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#99763 - 01/06/12 03:41 PM

Gun Safe

SBHunter81
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Was looking into Safes the other day and there are so many options. I am sure many of them will suffice. Does anyone know of one they would highly recommend or highly avoid?

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#99764 - 01/06/12 03:59 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: SBHunter81]

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The only suggestion I have is get the biggest one made. They don't hold near as much stuff as they advertise if you have any scoped rifles or things like AR's.

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#99767 - 01/06/12 04:09 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: Gary]

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Originally Posted By: Gary

.......get the biggest one made........

Yes sir!! Mine is a 45 gun (45 cubic feet) and it's too small.

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#99768 - 01/06/12 04:11 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: Dan B.]

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Do they typically say 1 cubic foot per gun, or is that simply how it works out for your model?

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#99769 - 01/06/12 05:24 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: SBHunter81]

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just picked up a Winchester one from tractor supply. my first fire proof one. really like it. 24 gun. and I have almost that many in it. but some a short guns. i would buy two smaller ones over one large one if your thinking of moving alot.

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#99771 - 01/06/12 06:06 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: tyler.woodard04]

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They will hold as many as they advertise but you have to put everything in a gun sock or they come out looking like they been on a few safaris. The benefit of a large one over two smaller ones is the weight makes them hard to steal even if they aren't bolted down.

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#99774 - 01/06/12 07:37 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: EricS]

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depends on where it's going to be placed also, with the larger safes it's common to need to reinforce the floor where it's going to sit if it's going inside a house.

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#99775 - 01/06/12 08:13 PM

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I've had a Liberty Presidential model for ages. It's the largest they have. Had all shelves put in it for handguns. Excellant quality.

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#99778 - 01/06/12 08:36 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: EricS]

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Some of the Redhead-branded models from BassPro are made by Granite (who makes for Browning), and usually run on seasonal sales. And get one bigger than you think you need...they breed in there. Versatile brand gun racks will help you organize everything from wheelguns to singleshots.

Originally Posted By: EricS

They will hold as many as they advertise but you have to put everything in a gun sock or they come out looking like they been on a few safaris.

I was just putting some stuff back in mine and repositioning some long guns in the safe this evening...ducks on the menu tomorrow. I hate hearing the clank of metal on metal or metal on a pretty wood stock. I know some would say get rid of those silly long guns, but sorry guys, can't give up the rifles (nor shotguns) just yet...I'm an equal opportunity "Hitman" still...bows, rifles, shotguns, but yes, mostly handguns.

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#99786 - 01/06/12 09:53 PM

Re: Gun Safe [Re: SChunter]

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don't have one yet, but it WILL be a liberty. local dealer has em n they are great quality. actually they are only a bit more than the cheaper brands found at the other various outlets.
local tractor supply has a cheaper "cannon" that is pretty big and a few hundred less. maybe it would suffice, but yer talkn scrimpin on an heirloom that can protect a fortune for generations....lol.

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