[JTofGPD]

I have about a dozen long guns and half dozen handguns that need to be in a safe. That number is growing also. I am looking at 24 gun (19 cu ft) or larger safe. Here are a few:

Woodsman

Provault

Sentry 36

Sentry 24

Any others I should look at? Any advice/input? Thanks.

 

[rcairflr]

Of the ones you listed, I like the Woodsman. Its a good safe that will prevent most gun thefts. It will not prevent anyone with a few tools and some time from breaking in.

Whichever one you choose, be sure it has an S&G lock, whether a rotary mechanical lock or electrical lock. It could cost you a chunk of money getting into the safe in the future if you get one with a cheap lock that has gone bad.

 

[Double D]

http://stores.ebay.com/Pioneer-Safe?_rdc=1

 

[JTofGPD]

Thanks. I like the size of the Pro-vault, but quality of the woodsman.

 

[soundguy]

also look at the winchesters, cannon, and field and stream. many are fire and water rated...

 

[dad2thebone]

I was just going to ask that.Im ready for one now. I see no need to tempt the little bas*ards around here.

 

[dbcooper]

you really should look into a Liberty

 

[CampingJosh]

Forget the brand names. When you compare build to build, the safes Double D posted would cost $500+ more if they had a "Liberty" or "Cannon" or whatever painted on the front. They are the best value I've ever seen.

 

[Double D]

Forget the brand names. When you compare build to build, the safes Double D posted would cost $500+ more if they had a "Liberty" or "Cannon" or whatever painted on the front. They are the best value I've ever seen.

I have tried to tell them over and over Josh. You can lead a horse to water.....the pioneer that sells for a grand is better built than just about any name brand safe that cost a grand more. Check the steel thickness, the lock bolt thickness and the number of lock bolts, the fire rating and also look at whether the safe you are buying has external or internal hinges. I have done the homework. You can buy a name brand safe for the same price, but I guarantee you it will not be built as well. There may be an exception here or there, but I have yet to see it. The one selling for a grand has 1/8 solid steel plate body and 1/4 solid plate steel door. Most of the competitors safes in the same price range are 12ga steel.

 

[380guy]

Gandermountain had Fat Boy Jr's on sale around here for just under 1k, I'm leaning towards that one come spring.