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  • bigj480

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    I was chatting with a locksmith back and forth when I purchased my safe. He was of the opinion that the overwhelming majority of gun safes are not that great. I was surprised that most of them having drywall layers as fire protection (no UL fire protection rating) and the metal was thinner than I imagined. I ended up buying a commercial safe off of craigslist from a jewelry wholesaler for something like $700. Actual UL fire rating and burglary rating, metal and concrete, 1200 lbs and an S&G lock like you see on the nice gun safes. No provisions for gun storage of course. That said, most people would probably be well served by the type of safe that was linked to. We should all have insurance on our firearms anyway. I just think the high end gun safes get a bit overpriced for what they are compared to commercial safes.
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    Gummi Bear

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    You can always buy a budget friendly safe, and upgrade the lockset to a S&G 6730 or similar.


    My safe is about 10 years old, with an electronic lock. I've changed the battery on it once in that time.

    I plan to upgrade my lock one of these days, and I'll do my Dad's at the same time.

    I plan to cut the bottom off my safe, and make it a foot taller one of these days too. I regret buying a 60" tall safe. I'll redesign the interior at that time as well for something that suits my needs better.



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    Mikewood

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    I can’t speak to some of the electronic locks on the market but about 20 years ago I purchased a Sargent and Greenleaf electronic lock to replace my S&G mechanical lock. It has followed me all over the country and moved many times. I got it at a little family locksmith and shop and installed it myself. Just game them the model of my mechanical and it was an easy swap.


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    bigj480

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    I didn't know it was that easy to swap, that's pretty cool. I think most would-be thieves would just try to brute force the thing and cut a hole in the side or something. If they are idiots they might go after the door instead, which is harder to get through on most safes.
     

    AustinN4

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    I didn't know it was that easy to swap,...........
    I didn't either, and also didn't realize the electronic pads were as reliable as they are. One of my safes has some creep in the combos. Nothing that I can't compensate for but am now considering replacing it with one of the S&G electronics.
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    For the record, if speed is a concern for those of you with mechanical locks, just put all the numbers in up till the last one during the final spin.
    Stop at a good point, and just don't forget what number it needs to stop on, and which direction you need to go to complete the combo.
     

    deemus

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    My AMSEC electronic lock has lasted twice as long (so far) as the 2 mechanical dials prior to it.

    And I can get into it 3-5x faster.


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    I have both, and the electronic is awesome. Love it.
     

    avvidclif

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    Some time back I was looking for another safe and was considering the Cannon brand. I found a website talking about them. Nothing against the electronic locks but if they die or get damaged you get to pay a locksmith to get in your safe. Cannon had no back-up plan and I passed. I thought the Stack-On safes were toys until I saw one of the larger ones (27-30 gun). It weighed more than the same size Cannon or most of the others of that size (450 lbs) PLUS you can remove the electronic dial and it has a weird looking key that can open the safe. So I got one. It's not the quality or weight (>600lbs) of my old Winchester safe (w/S&G mechanical lock) of the same size but it'll do. The door on the Winchester is 1/4" steel plate, not rolled 12ga.
     

    pbridges

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    I’m looking at building one out 5mm steel temp,ed. So far it’s 150$ in steel, next pricing good locking bolts and the spin handle.


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    Brassguy

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    I've bought two of them from Costco in the past. Couldn't be more pleased. Reallly loved that delivery was included. I didn't have to worry about trying to transport it.
     

    RoadRunner

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    Someone who knows what they are doing can get into most safes in just a few minutes. It is simple to do. If you want your guns or what ever you keep in your safe to be really safe then your safe should be hidden. If the thieves can't find it, they can't get in it.
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    Safes are not generally as big as a room. But a hidden room would be ideal. I built a couple of hidden rooms when I did carpentry work.
    But some are as big as a refrigerator.
    How would one go about hiding that?

    The house I grew up in had a hidden room.
     

    Shady

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    the only way a crook is coming into your home prepared to take out a properly secured safe is because they know its there. And if they are that determined then you will probably not keep them out.
     

    rman

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    the only way a crook is coming into your home prepared to take out a properly secured safe is because they know its there. And if they are that determined then you will probably not keep them out.
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    i keep my guns hidden in plain sight. Some are disguised as floor lamps, others disguised as kitchen appliances, etc.

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    pronstar

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    this

    i keep my guns hidden in plain sight. Some are disguised as floor lamps, others disguised as kitchen appliances, etc.

    Sent from my SIG Sauer



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