Sturdy seems a little more no frills than the AMSEC
I to had narrowed by selections down to either a Sturdy, or an AMSEC 6030. I have decided that I am going for the AMSEC. I simply cannot get past how ugly the Sturdy safes are. They are a great safe as far as how well they are built, but they are just plain ugly. Do looks matter when what you really want is security? It does for me since I will be looking at it everyday. I am totally into features, and not foof, as far as making my decision. But, when I can get either brand RSC for about the same price, and the features are close in comparison.....I'm getting the one that looks best, and that's AMSEC. The Sturdy safes are built rugged, but man they look home made to me.
but more concerned about how I will get it where I want in the garage without some serious assistance
I'm not too worried about any of that. I own and operate a construction business and have been moving heavy objects for years. I'm going to have the freight driver drop the safe right in the bucket of my front end loader to move it from the curb to my shop. I will then grab some employees, and move the thing right in the house. If four of us can't pack the safe into the house with the door off, then something has to be wrong. Actually, I will most likely use a moving dolly.
I will be installing my safe in our small walk in closet. The closet is a little wider, and of course taller than the safe. It will be at one end. After it is bolted into place, I plan on framing a wall straight across the front of the safe, and over the top. I will then sheet rock it, and tape, texture, and paint it. When I'm done, only the front of the safe (the door) will be exposed, and the sides and top will be boxed in. A little oak trim around the front opening, and it will be built into the wall. Plus, it will provide a little something extra for a thief to demo before getting to the sides.