Looking for a quality Gun Safe

[sidebite252]

Yeah I’m in the market now. Looking for a “Deal”. Delivery will be a plus. I unloaded and had my last one on a dolly when my buddies finally showed up to help me put it in the house (had to use a motor hoist to lift it off the trailer). I’m not doing that again. I can’t do it 100% alone and I hate depending on buddies for things like this.

 

[pronstar]

If I was to get a safe. I'd get a Browning. They seem good enough for the price point.

Made in the USA also


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[mroper]

In houston you might try Houston safe and lock , they sell used safes.

 

[Charlie]

I'll say it again, be aware that Cannon indicates it has a lifetime warranty. That is a lie. A couple of years after I bought a Cannon, it failed to open. Couldn't figure out why. Several people tried it (yes we had the correct combination) but couldn't get it to unlock. I called Cannon and they said that wasn't covered (whaaat?). They refused to do anything. We finally got it to open and never really knew what had caused the problem. Several people tried it so I can't say it might have been "operator error".

 

[avvidclif]

The complaint to kudo ratio for Cannon is well over 1000-1 (complaints winning). My only comment is if you get one with an electronic lock make sure it has a key emergency access.

 

[Charlie]

Mine is all mechanical. Kinda' glad to have it with no electronics now.

 

[pronstar]

Cannon warranty issues:


https://www.trustpilot.com/review/cannonsafe.com


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[benenglish]

Cannon warranty issues:

From the first review I see on that site:

Cannon said I can pay them $40 for a master reset...

How many folks are comfortable with there being a "master reset" floating around out there? I've never known a default password that didn't escape containment, allowing anyone to use it.

 

[Hoji]

I'll say it again, be aware that Cannon indicates it has a lifetime warranty. That is a lie. A couple of years after I bought a Cannon, it failed to open. Couldn't figure out why. Several people tried it (yes we had the correct combination) but couldn't get it to unlock. I called Cannon and they said that wasn't covered (whaaat?). They refused to do anything. We finally got it to open and never really knew what had caused the problem. Several people tried it so I can't say it might have been "operator error".

Plastic tumblers.( or the piece that goes behind the dial)Same issue with mine. Finally got it open and had a locksmith come to the house and replace the locking mechanism with a S&G high end lock( manual not electric) best $275 I have spent on a safe. They were the ones that clued me in on the plastic wearing out on the cannon safes.

 

[Charlie]

Plastic tumblers.( or the piece that goes behind the dial)Same issue with mine. Finally got it open and had a locksmith come to the house and replace the locking mechanism with a S&G high end lock( manual not electric) best $275 I have spent on a safe. They were the ones that clued me in on the plastic wearing out on the cannon safes.

Sounds exactly like what may have happened! Didn't get mine replaced but if it ever happens again I will get it replaced by a high end lock. Thanks for your input!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Sounds exactly like what may have happened! Didn't get mine replaced but if it ever happens again I will get it replaced by a high end lock. Thanks for your input!

Is it possible that if it happens again, you'll need to have the door drilled?

Maybe it should be done as a preemptive.

 

[avvidclif]

S&G's website shows how to replace a lock. It doesn't look to be hard. I have one with an electronic lock with key backup, another with a mechanical lock, and another SAFE with mechanical lock, Melink brand. I like the mechanical but the one most used is the electronic version. It has the range guns in it. The other two have seldom used guns and ammo.

 

[Charlie]

Is it possible that if it happens again, you'll need to have the door drilled?

Maybe it should be done as a preemptive.

If it happens again (and it's been several years ago that it happened), I'll buy a new safe! Or (heh) I'll let my youngsters worry about it as they are getting closer every year to that point.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I'll say it again, be aware that Cannon indicates it has a lifetime warranty. That is a lie. A couple of years after I bought a Cannon, it failed to open. Couldn't figure out why. Several people tried it (yes we had the correct combination) but couldn't get it to unlock. I called Cannon and they said that wasn't covered (whaaat?). They refused to do anything. We finally got it to open and never really knew what had caused the problem. Several people tried it so I can't say it might have been "operator error".

There is the wisdom I was looking for

Just fun'n bud

 

[Hoji]

Sounds exactly like what may have happened! Didn't get mine replaced but if it ever happens again I will get it replaced by a high end lock. Thanks for your input!

Not if. When. I ignored mine and thought the problem went away. I got lucky getting it open the next time. If they had had to drill it to open it it would have been another $200. It will happen again. Cheaper and easier to replace it if the door is open.
If you choose to wait, what I did to get it open and save $200, was take a 4lb rubber mallet and knock the shit out of the area around the dial, try the combo, and repeat.
This is what the locksmith suggested with the caveat that it only works about half the time.

 

[festering]

I bought a Cannon safe about 12 years ago. It had a S&G electronic lock. Last year sometimes after entering combination, the audible click was not as loud as usual and would not open. It always opened on second try. I called Cannon and they sent me a new lock, no charge, within a few days.

 

[pronstar]

I bought a Cannon safe about 12 years ago. It had a S&G electronic lock. Last year sometimes after entering combination, the audible click was not as loud as usual and would not open. It always opened on second try. I called Cannon and they sent me a new lock, no charge, within a few days.

How did you get the safe open?


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[TexasRedneck]

Usually, if you try again it'll open. It's also a common symptom when the battery is getting real weak.

 

[Texan-in-Training]

I replaced the electronic lock on my Liberty with a S & G manual combination lock.
I didn't want to deal with a safe I couldn't open if it failed when I really needed to get inside.
Oh, yeah... my career was electronics.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I've been quite pleased with my Ft Knox safes. The oldest is about 16 years old now, electronic lock - never an issue other than the battery dying every 3 or so years. It's a piece of cake to replace, so no complaints there. Although at the rate I'm going, safe #6 isn't too far down the road......lol