Well, for the past year I have been reading forums and talking to salesmen in hopes of finding a gun safe, or more properly a RSC.
It seems that there are lots of opinions on the subject. I realize that the best thing would essentially be a bank vault in a hidden room in the house. However, for me, this is not an option.
I realize that a professional could get into any of the typical RSCs in a short period of time. I doubt a professional would be interested in a safe full of 870s, 10/22s, and a couple deer rifles. I mainly want one to keep things safe from your average thief and keep them away from kids.
Do they really offer any real fire protection? Seems like just another debate...Everyone tests differently and everyone has a testimonial of a safe that went through a terrible fire and everything inside was just like new and everything was sunshine and roses.
Amsecs look like they get good reviews, but they are about $2k for a 20-30 gun safe. Sturdy Safe is roughly the safe price, maybe a coupe hundred more. Heritage Centennial line looks good, and is right at $2k.
So for $2k it seems I can get a decent RSC. However, Tractor Supply has a Cannon 5934DLX on sale for $700. Sure, it has a stupid camo wheel and is similar to their scout series, but how much more protection are the $2k safes than one for around $1k for your average joe thief or when it comes to fire?
I have read some great advice from a few guys on different forums. Most are safe dealers, or something similar. Regardless, they are quite knowledgeable...
I've set out to buy an RSC twice, but have been defeated both times because I get frustrated by all the marketing and if you don't buy XXXX brand, its crap.
I really don't have a $2k budget to work with. Could I swing that much? Sure, I could, if the extra $1k is worth it. Thoughts?
It seems that there are lots of opinions on the subject. I realize that the best thing would essentially be a bank vault in a hidden room in the house. However, for me, this is not an option.
I realize that a professional could get into any of the typical RSCs in a short period of time. I doubt a professional would be interested in a safe full of 870s, 10/22s, and a couple deer rifles. I mainly want one to keep things safe from your average thief and keep them away from kids.
Do they really offer any real fire protection? Seems like just another debate...Everyone tests differently and everyone has a testimonial of a safe that went through a terrible fire and everything inside was just like new and everything was sunshine and roses.
Amsecs look like they get good reviews, but they are about $2k for a 20-30 gun safe. Sturdy Safe is roughly the safe price, maybe a coupe hundred more. Heritage Centennial line looks good, and is right at $2k.
So for $2k it seems I can get a decent RSC. However, Tractor Supply has a Cannon 5934DLX on sale for $700. Sure, it has a stupid camo wheel and is similar to their scout series, but how much more protection are the $2k safes than one for around $1k for your average joe thief or when it comes to fire?
I have read some great advice from a few guys on different forums. Most are safe dealers, or something similar. Regardless, they are quite knowledgeable...
I've set out to buy an RSC twice, but have been defeated both times because I get frustrated by all the marketing and if you don't buy XXXX brand, its crap.
I really don't have a $2k budget to work with. Could I swing that much? Sure, I could, if the extra $1k is worth it. Thoughts?