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[Gtracer]

I have been looking at safes for about a year now on and off and finally decided I am going to use some tax $$ tto pick one up.

Only problem is all of the options. I like the power outlet, shelving and bolts on all 4 sides of the door, but I am limiting myself to a $1.5k budget

Any opinions, referrals? I have spoken to a couple of guys at the gun shows but nothing has really peaked my interest yet, except the safes out of my $$ range lol.

I lost all of my guns in a boating accident but I might buy some more in the future.

So far I like the Amsec line, but I also like the Liberty line as well.

[jw33]

Pulled the trigger on a SturdySafe. Built in the USA and I haven't really heard anything bad about them. Nothing fancy, but it should last a lifetime trouble free and keep the kids/crackheads out. Had it delivered inside the garage by the freight company for free and myself and a buddy moved it in the house pretty easily. It is just a bit under 650lbs.

[CJ]

After tax and delivery, it was about that...

They had a few in that price range - I'm pretty sure for $1500 you could get something very nice.

It was a good experience, I got to walk around and see/feel all of the differences in safes and it's true - you'll definitely get what you pay for.

Also where I bought my safe.

[CJ]

I run a champion trophy 60.

[mikec]

Good stuff! Was actually beginning to think about a larger safe, now I know what I'm looking for...

[Roscoe]

Nice safe. I looked at that one in Garland.

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Yeah, I ordered it from them in March and it was sitting there for over a month before they delivered it. Great guys, but I had to push them out far enough until I closed on the new house.

Verrry nice.

I have an Amsec and am in love with it. Yours looks to be a slighty higher end than what I got (I don't have that pull handle)

Thanks. It's the BF6636... and I already think I should've gone larger....

[IHaveAMustang]

I have chosen.......................... wisely.......

Verrry nice.

I have an Amsec and am in love with it. Yours looks to be a slighty higher end than what I got (I don't have that pull handle)

[fordracing19]

Nice safe. I looked at that one in Garland.

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[Roscoe]

I have chosen.......................... wisely.......

[loc712]

Anyone wanna explain to me the difference in a liberty brand safe and the cabelas safes made by liberty?

Are they a lower end model? Or just rebranded?

Private Labled for Cabelas still a Liberty.

[whitetrash]

Anyone wanna explain to me the difference in a liberty brand safe and the cabelas safes made by liberty?

Are they a lower end model? Or just rebranded?

[ceyko]

Yes, and the fire rating is just funny numbers anyway. No real standards on it.

[Scott Mc]

Ive looked at them all and fit and finish on Fort Know is the best on the market.

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http://www.ftknox.com/

Yep, I have a friend that owns a safe moving business and I used to help him a lot several years ago. With moving several brands and having to evaluate anything cool I have to say the FT Knox were amazing safes. Perfect paint, custom builds inside and out, and lots more. My favorite at the time was the Chuck Yeager edition, that bastard was heaaaaavy. Definitely the best brand I have seen. A decent local safe is the Winchester brand and they have lots of options you can choose from. FYI guys, the fire insulation is just sheet rock material. Add more for longer defense time.

[stangin4lyfe]

I have narrowed it down to 2 models that I am thinking about.
If anyone has any input, please chime in...

Winchester Legacy 26 Black *Electronic Lock*
$1,199

or

Pioneer 40 Gun Safe 1300 deg Fire safe
$1,288

From what I have read...a Winchester safe was beat open with a sledgehammer within 3 minutes, but it looked to be a much cheaper Winchester safe than this model. The specs on this one look pretty good.
Also I read that Pioneer Gun Safes are what used to be Frontier Safes.
Any input?
Which would you choose?


Winchester specs:
2 hours at 1400 degrees
59x30x25
890 lbs
26 cubic ft
Door Organizer
Interior Dims 53.5x25x15.75
6.75" thick door
Available in Black and Granite Powder coated finish
5 spoke handle
14- 2" locking bolts
4 way bolt action
11 guage hardened steel body
UL- listed Electronic lock
Holds up to 28 long gun cpacity
Gray interior
UL Listing- RSC
Hole for a dehumindifier
Anchor holes
Auxiliary Relocker
Beveled Front Edges
Composite door construction includes a 1/4" steel plate
Drill resistant hard plate 60-61Rc


Pioneer specs:
CLASS B RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SAFE
HEAVY DUTY 1/8 INCH STEEL PLATEBODY
1/4 INCH SOLID STEEL PLATE DOOR
1300 deg FIRE RATING FOR 60 MIN
9 EXTRA LARGE CHROME BOLTS (1 1/2") ON THE SIDES AND TOP
ALL ACTIVE BOLTS
UL LISTED COMBINATION LOCKS
HIDDEN INTERNAL HINGES FOR ADDED BEAUTY & PROTECTION
PLUSH FABRIC INTERIOR TO PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES
GUARANTEED AGAINST FIRE AND THEFT
HEAT-ACTIVATED DOOR SEAL
RICH DURABLE TEXTURED COLORS
LOCKING MECHANISM PROTECTED BY A SLIP CLUTCH
2 RELOCKERS 1 INTERNAL & 1 EXTERNAL

[Roscoe]

How much did you pay?
about $3,500??

I am in the market as well, but only want to spend $700-$1,500 on a safe.

After tax and delivery, it was about that...

They had a few in that price range - I'm pretty sure for $1500 you could get something very nice.

It was a good experience, I got to walk around and see/feel all of the differences in safes and it's true - you'll definitely get what you pay for.