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Name a good safe
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Basically, a safe is just a steel box with a door and lock. You pay more for guarantee, thicker metal, prettier finish, electronic or biometric lock, fire ratings, etc. To me the lock is the part that is most used and I believe paying for a quality lock and it is worth it to me. I have two safes. One has a dial lock and the other is electronic. I personally think that the electronic lock is more convenient. I have had the one with the dial lock for over 25 years. I've had the one with the electronic lock for over 5 years. I've had no problems with either. I'm not a Costco customer so as always buyer beware, but you might want to check this out. It is little over your price range, but a seemingly good deal: http://www.costco.com/BIGHORN-Safe-...-20"D-|-Electronic-Lock.product.11625662.html
OP, I think what thegeek is trying to say is, in that price range, the box that you'll get is more accurately referred to as a "residential security container," (if it has an industry rating at all, usually TL-5) than a proper safe.
But, you can call the box whatever you want. Calling it a "safe" is certainly fine in common parlance. Some people just don't consider a box a real safe unless it has a Class B or higher rating.
We all have budget limitations. What's important is that you know what kind of protection the box you get provides so you can add compensating layers of security as necessary.
Good luck shopping.
But, you can call the box whatever you want. Calling it a "safe" is certainly fine in common parlance. Some people just don't consider a box a real safe unless it has a Class B or higher rating.
We all have budget limitations. What's important is that you know what kind of protection the box you get provides so you can add compensating layers of security as necessary.
Good luck shopping.
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I wouldn't call it good, but it's better than nothing: Cannon TS5926-AR Challenger Gun Safe, 24 Gun Capacity - Tractor Supply Co.
I agree with above. Fort Knox is the best. Superior is a lot of bang for your buck.
If your guns are not worth a bunch and kids are of concern any department store safe will suit you fine.
My definition of good starts at about four grand. I see it as an insurance policy without the annual fee.
Also consider a serious safe if you are putting other valuables like jewelry, etc. in there.
THOR
A name for a good safe should be Thor.
Oh and here you go -
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...365849-truth-about-gun-safes.html#post5434063
The black friday ads next week should have something in that range. Just looking around, I don't see any fireproof safes in the $450 dollar price range. There are a couple of good safes for that price but non-fireproof. I think I would wait for a fire-proof one, if anything just for the extra weight. I would give it a week and see what pops up in the ads.
AFAIK, there are no fireproof safes, nor bullet proof vests.
Wow, thanks for the wonderful input
That REALLY helps the conversation out. I'm sure everyone was clueless until you interjected.I guess it just depends on one's point of view. If I had purchased a safe described by the manufacturer as "fireproof" and stored my original copy of the Declaration of Independence in it and it was destroyed in a house fire, I wouldn't be happy with the term. If I purchased a vest described as "bulletproof" and someone shot me with a rifle that went through and through, I'd complain. If I were the grammar police, I'd point out your failure to use an apostrophe.
Wow, thanks for the wonderful input
Wow, a bit testy. By the way, I named my safe Fred. He's just an okay safe, though. He's not fireproof.
451_Detonics
Grandmaster
mine are named Larry, Curly, Moe, and Shep...they are good safes but a bit confused at times...
Touchy subject in here.
I have 2 of the referred to "Residential cabinets.
After a few weekends in my shop it will take maximum effort to get them open short of a cutting torch and even then you will have to know where to cut. Pry bar will not do it either.They are secured to the house and they are not going to move. Best I can do with the room I have. No, not fire resistant either.
A thief usually does not come well tooled for this level of activity. Unless it is someone that knows what you have and what it will take to get it a thief is more smash and grab.
My house is alarmed and someone is always close by.
I have 2 of the referred to "Residential cabinets.
After a few weekends in my shop it will take maximum effort to get them open short of a cutting torch and even then you will have to know where to cut. Pry bar will not do it either.They are secured to the house and they are not going to move. Best I can do with the room I have. No, not fire resistant either.
A thief usually does not come well tooled for this level of activity. Unless it is someone that knows what you have and what it will take to get it a thief is more smash and grab.
My house is alarmed and someone is always close by.
I would say not so much "testy" as more of my extreme level of sarcasm coming out. I admit I have problem. "My name is scott, and im a sarcastaholic". See I admitted to the problem. Whats the next step to recovery?
