vdub5818 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Not sure if this is the right section or not, feel free to move mods. I am visiting a local safe specialist this week to check out some of his recommendations for a proper safe. I know this is a market where ALOT of sales gimmicks are used and most of them are lies/half truths. In order to not fall victim, i have done lots of research but I am still curious to get anybodies experience with safes in advance. FWIW I am looking to spend around 1800-2500 for a 24-32 rifle safe. Looking for rough OD of 60x26x24. Thanks for any help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just my humble opinion but: #1 - go with a mechanical lock and not an electronic one. I've never heard of a mechanical lock failing. #2 - go with as large a safe as you can handle. I replaced a big safe with a bigger safe a few years ago and its still not big enough. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 When you count the slots for number of rifles it can hold divide it by 2 to get the real number. Barrels take up a lot less room than a butt stock does. A pouch/ hook system that attaches to the door can save you a lot of room normally used for pistol and magazine storage Decide where you want the safe to reside and then measure ALL of the doors, ceilings, halls and stairways between where the safe enters the building and its final resting place. More than a few people have been caught by surprise dealing with doors and stairways that are narrower than the safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) #2 - go with as large a safe as you can handle. I replaced a big safe with a bigger safe a few years ago and its still not big enough. Bill +1. Good advice! You have an idea what you are going to put in the safe now but in 5, 10, 20 years from now you'll have other valuables of various kinds that you and the family will have acquired. Think BIG! Pat Edited February 26, 2013 by Pat Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I will second the buying larger than you think you need and dividing the number of long gun slots by 2. I bought larger than I thought I needed and I am very close to needing a larger one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedemon45 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 +1 on go big. They tend to fill up fast. Look into Cannon safes. They are a lot of bang for the buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lppd4 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I agree big is better. Don't fall victim of ultra high security safes, the truth is a $99 safe from walmart will defeat 99% of the burglars that enter your home. Bolt it down and you should be good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I agree big is better. Don't fall victim of ultra high security safes, the truth is a $99 safe from walmart will defeat 99% of the burglars that enter your home. Bolt it down and you should be good to go I would argue that point. I agree about the ultra high security safes but my money would not be on a safe made of sheet metal, bolted down or not. You get what you are paying for with a $99.00 safe from Wally World. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I would agree with go big... I have a Champion safe and my wife likes to store items in it also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 For most criminals a regular winchester cannon etc safe in that range is adequate. The 100 buck ones are junk and can be popped oped in about 10 seconds max. The cannon level willll stop the majority of thieves as they want to be in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Athouse Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Door racks are a great space saver, glad I paid the extra, make it convenient to get to handguns and you can keep jewelry on them easy too. Consider getting shelves inside, to keep documents. Remember if you have rifles with optics that they're going to take up more room than advertised, as others pointed out. I've had good experience with ft knox brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Think of the safe you want. Picture one that's large enough to hold what you want to purchase in the future and hold everything you need. Once you get that picture in your head and am clear about it , get the next size up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebwake Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The only downside to the LARGE (32 gun and bigger) safes are getting them into your house, especially if its going into a basement. I went with a "30" gun safe and plan on getting a second one here shortly. Make sure you get a model that is waterproof and has the expanding fire seal. IMO fire risk is higher than theft. Like most have stated, the normal quality of safe will keep a common burglar out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonBullit Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Some good info in this video I went with a Champion Triumph series and am very happy with it. The one thing I wish it had is external hinges so the door could open fully. It came with a nice door organizer which was a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I listened to Pat Miles. I purchased my first safe when I had one rifle, pistol and shotgun. I sold it to my friend when I needed to upgrade. So I counted my guns, multiplied by three and purchased one that size. I decided to buy a lot bigger than I thought I would need, but following Pat's advice, I went big. It also holds important papers and other stuff when I travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfowl-widowmaker Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Bigger is better. It want take long and it will be full cause you will store more than just guns in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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