Best Rifle Safe...

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I have a liberty centurion that seems nicely built and is very heavy, almost 600lbs or something. It takes 3 really strong people to move it safely up or down stairs and 4 would probably be recommended. I'm probably going to sell for something lighter that I can move and bolt down myself since I move every few years.
 
Still looking...anyone know the thickness of Gardall safes, I can't find the info on them anywhere. :banghead:
 
go look at tractor supply... I dont remember what brand they have, but i do remember look at safes there a while back and was fairly impressed with quality and the biggest most expensive one I saw was right at $1000... I want to say it was cannon safes but not sure on that! anyways best of luck
 
go look at tractor supply... I dont remember what brand they have, but i do remember look at safes there a while back and was fairly impressed with quality and the biggest most expensive one I saw was right at $1000... I want to say it was cannon safes but not sure on that! anyways best of luck
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LOL, I just returned from Tractor Supply to look at the safe you mentioned [before reading your post]. It is a lower end Cannon and is priced at $699.99. Looks like a good deal, but it is a bit large for what I want to use it for, however it is still probably the best candidate so far. :)
 
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Just figured out how to search (and find something on safe), searching "gun safe", "fire safe", et cetera doesn't work. Searching for specific brands does...and there is a wealtho of info. when you do. Looks like American Security (AMSEC) takes top honors, is within the budget, and I found a local dealer. I appears that I have found my safe, but by all means continue to post if you have any ideas, info, or thoughts. Thanks, Mav. :)
 
Update: I was told (not verified in person) that the safe that I found (new "last year's model" TF5924) has 10Ga. body and 0.25in. door, but can find no evidence of such a model, is anyone aware of such a RSCs existence? I think the person I spoke to may have been very much incorrect in the thickness of these components. If all goes well I plan to make a visit to the store tomorrow to verify the information (is it possible to measure the door thickness or is it several layers like other competing manufacturers?). Again thanks for any information. :)
 
I have not seen one , but the snapsafe.com looks interesting. Only 2 models and they are assembled in place. This would be a easy moveable safe.
 
I appreciate the thought and input, however I do not think it meets my needs (would like more security) and I have a built in drawer system under the bed (that I would like to keep, but how could you possibly know that?). The SnapSafe on the other hand seems like it meets my needs, and all of my design constraints, but the system that holds it together seems very insecure (looks like it could be shaken apart). If it works as advertised then it is about ideal, but I would like to see it in person before committing to buy. Portability is not a big factor (3 steps into the house), but I would not turn one down simply because it is a multiple piece unit (so long as it is strong and secure). Again thank you all, Mav. :)
 
Electronic Safe Locks

Not to play the paranoid gun nut here, but one of the things that has always charmed me about safes with electronic locks is that, in the event of an electromagnetic pulse, you can still defend yourself by picking up the now inert safe and tossing it at looters. :)
 
GG Leonard, did you look at the date? The [electronic] safe has long since been purchased, installed, and filled to the brim. I like my electronic safe as it affords me quick and easy entry. I have other firearms outside of this particular safe should the need arise. I also have the skill and ingenuity to crack my own safe should the need arise (read: I have tools [that are securely locked up] and know how to utilize them). :D
 
Mav,

Since we've resurrected this thread, which safe did you ultimately decide on? Just curious as I may have need of a smaller bedroom closet safe in the future as well.
 
I decided upon the Diamond Back Heavy (10ga body and 1/4" plate door) 30". It has served me well so far. I did have the local locksmith install a S&G electronic keypad...just for you Leonard. :p I would recommend talking to (and buying from, if you haven't a local safe dealer) Frank Zykan (AKA: a1abdj here) as he sells the safe for a great price, however shipping is pretty steep so buy local if you can. I installed it with help from a friend with the aid of an appliance dolly to get it over the threshold (it weights in the neighborhood of 800lbs). The safe was easy to move inside just by sliding it on the carpet. If you have to move it upstairs (I live in a single story ranch house) you may want to consider a multi-piece safe like the Zanotti Armor gun safe. Happy hunting, Mav.

:)
 
I realize this is a revived thread but on a side note since moving a safe has been brought up I found an absolute amazing way to move them around the same floor. I was in a situation where simple sliding wasn't going to happen. Looking around I noticed I had cut up a bunch of half inch pvc pipe to roughly the width of the safe. All I had to do was tilt the safe enough to get the first piece under the edge and then line a few pieces up and before I knew it I was basically on wheels. The pipe allowed the safe to roll effortlessly. The worst part was picking up the pieces as I rolled beyond them and repositioning them where I wanted the safe to move to. Its a simple way to save your back on install. I had to move that safe twice now and both times were one man jobs, though I was always on the same floor.
 
I realize this is a revived thread
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No big deal, just wanted to give Leonard a hard time.

benzy2, I have talked to others that have employed your method (but using dowels), and they said that it works well. I will have to keep that in mind if I have to move the safe over a non-carpeted portion of the house.

:)
 
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