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Title: Gun Safes
Post by: Mossy on March 04, 2011, 11:37:35 PM
I understand you get what you pay for and always buy bigger than you think you need.  Needing some recommendations for a fireproof case.  This might not happen soon but would like a heads up as to what to look for.  I understand costco has some good sales throughout the year.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 04, 2011, 11:42:22 PM
I have a champion, great safe for a "mid + " price range. You are right get the biggest one you can get! They fill up quick and they never fit half the guns they say :chuckle: Well maybe if they all don't have scopes :chuckle: Some of the bigger farm stores have safes, and they have some good deals :IBCOOL: Mine was the last one and it had a scratch on the back of it. So I got a 1000.00 28 gun safe for 700.00 :IBCOOL: Good luck! lots to choose from.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: timber tiger on March 04, 2011, 11:49:20 PM
i got a 28 gun liberty for 250 off of craigs list :dunno: maybe look there???
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: Mossy on March 05, 2011, 12:08:51 AM
Been looking on craigslist, not much lately.  Problem is, everytime I have the cash for a safe, I end up buying a new gun.  So digital or old school?

Seen some that have pistol pouches built into the door, great idea.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 05, 2011, 12:51:10 AM
Yeah those sleeves are nice. I have not got any, but thought about it. I like digital locks! very easy, very fast, in fact I just had to change the battery for the first time in mine. I have had it for 6 years!
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: xd2005 on March 05, 2011, 06:02:38 AM
Yeah those sleeves are nice. I have not got any, but thought about it. I like digital locks! very easy, very fast, in fact I just had to change the battery for the first time in mine. I have had it for 6 years!

Agreed, digital is nice, but make sure there is the manual override (maybe they all do). I had the solenoid go out on mine so I had to replace it, but fortunately I have a manual key override so I was still able to get into it. 
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: Alchase on March 07, 2011, 09:48:51 AM
Do not forget to check WallyMart as well. I got my 24 gun Sentry for $200.00 cheaper at Walmart then Costco, $300.00 cheaper then Sportco cough "ripoff" cough.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: twinners on March 18, 2011, 01:51:08 AM
The only time I was in Big R on the Newport highway they had several different models.  Didn't check any prices at that time so no help there.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: CastleRocker on March 18, 2011, 02:26:22 AM
I bought mine from "Charlie" at Mountain View Safe company.  Seems like a good safe, and not a lot of money for what you get.  Plus, he's a great guy to deal with. 
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: rgalanti21 on March 18, 2011, 02:30:08 AM
I'm a big fan of liberty! Great value and awesome product. I would leave my guns in the burning depths of hell in a liberty  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: dannysdaddy on March 19, 2011, 09:07:14 PM
i was going to buy another one.  the best one i could find for the price was from costco.  the one i have now was bought from a scratch and dent store.  the only "problem" with it is the paint is fisheyed on the back that sits against the wall.  who cares anyways.  paid 50% of the retail price and they threw in a free digital lock....
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: Whitelightning on March 26, 2011, 10:45:36 AM
I have a liberty I with the Cabelas name on it, great safe digital lock and fire seal also. The fire seal I found is not on all safes so take some time and do your research before you buy.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: seth30 on March 26, 2011, 10:46:36 AM
stack on :chuckle:
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: Wacenturion on March 26, 2011, 07:54:20 PM
Buy one that will do the job for what you have and expect to accomplish.  Buying a $400-$500 safe to protect thousands of dollars worth of guns and optics is not realistic.  If they are to small, they don't hold what you want them to.  If they are not built well (and this is where you get what you pay for), in terms of thickness, fire protection, weight and locking system, it also will not do the job.  Fire will destroy the contents and thieves can literally hack in or carry the whole safe away to open later.

With that being said....shop.....some good deals on safes if you research and look for models on the floor too long or people upgrading to larger units. 

 
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: bwhntr350 on March 30, 2011, 01:21:58 PM
 Bought  mine a few years back. After some research ended up at Welcher's for a Browning safe. They had a very good fire rating, best I could find, but like I said, that was a few years back. Also researched prices through a guy that could buy the same safe wholesale, and Welchers price was lower than what this guy could get it for, let alone his mark up to me.
 
 It could all be different, now :dunno:
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 30, 2011, 01:27:04 PM
COSTCO online has a great deal on a delivered safe for 399.00 right now. You have to use debit or AMEX.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: calawahsteelie on March 30, 2011, 06:15:49 PM
Cannot say enough about the "BIGGER Safe" theory. I bought a browning 24 gun model about 10 years ago and it's a nice safe. But that 24 gun is really 12 because you end up using the safe for mama's jewelery, passports, birth certificates, bino's, ammo, camera's and so on. You get the picture. I have been looking at a 48 gun safe. I figure that's 24 guns and everything else that you want to protect. They aren't cheap but you have to look at it as more than a gun safe.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: Klyne3 on March 30, 2011, 06:29:06 PM
Cannot say enough about the "BIGGER Safe" theory. I bought a browning 24 gun model about 10 years ago and it's a nice safe. But that 24 gun is really 12 because you end up using the safe for mama's jewelery, passports, birth certificates, bino's, ammo, camera's and so on. You get the picture. I have been looking at a 48 gun safe. I figure that's 24 guns and everything else that you want to protect. They aren't cheap but you have to look at it as more than a gun safe.



lol and here I thought I was the only one that had other things beside gun's in mine, but truly good advise bigger is ALWAYS better when it comes to safe's. Another thing to look at is what kind of warranty does the safe have. It's interesting to see what some cover and others do not
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: bow-n-head on March 30, 2011, 06:56:12 PM
Don't they make tracker safes in Wa? I think they are pretty reasonable, look comparable to a liberty.
Title: Re: Gun Safes
Post by: Mossy on March 30, 2011, 10:04:30 PM
COSTCO online has a great deal on a delivered safe for 399.00 right now. You have to use debit or AMEX.

Didn't see one for that price online, besides hand gun safe
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