Gary O
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Specifically the Patriot Series. What say you? Thanks...
Cannon gun safe opinions?
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If you get it at a good price, don't expect that it would deter beyond a smash-and-grab thief, and don't believe the hype i.e. "Massive 1-inch steel composite door" it may be worth a look-see.
You can check out what a "composite" (gypsum sandwich) door looks like:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=562445
If you get it at a good price, don't expect that it would deter beyond a smash-and-grab thief, and don't believe the hype i.e. "Massive 1-inch steel composite door" it may be worth a look-see.
You can check out what a "composite" (gypsum sandwich) door looks like:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=562445
lonegunman
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I had a biker buddy who was fond of saying, "If you got a twenty dollar head, buy a twenty dollar helmet." Something similar applies to gun safes.
Solid steel stops attackers, bent sheet metal and gypsum board does not. You can't really go wrong buying more safe than you need. I think American Security makes a safe with a 1/2" solid steel door for not much more.
Solid steel stops attackers, bent sheet metal and gypsum board does not. You can't really go wrong buying more safe than you need. I think American Security makes a safe with a 1/2" solid steel door for not much more.
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cue the safe salesmen!
"Buy mine, yours is crap."
Since I don't have a dog in this fight, I'll give you my advice.
Any safe is better than no safe.
A determined safecracker will open any safe. But why would he target me?
Buy one twice as big as you think you need, you will never regret the purchase.
I'd recommend one with external hinges, it doesn't hurt security and the door will open wider.
Buy the best you can afford and move on.
"Buy mine, yours is crap."
Since I don't have a dog in this fight, I'll give you my advice.
Any safe is better than no safe.
A determined safecracker will open any safe. But why would he target me?
Buy one twice as big as you think you need, you will never regret the purchase.
I'd recommend one with external hinges, it doesn't hurt security and the door will open wider.
Buy the best you can afford and move on.
788Ham
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I bought a safe about 28 years ago, I got it on sale as the store was moving. That door must weigh about #350 lbs, what a sucker to move, but its a heavy safe and locks tight. I'm sorry this guy got taken, nothing pisses me off more than a thief that steals other's firearms! The pic shown, it didn't appear to have a very strong/thick door, a true shame for the owner.
lonegunman
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Salesman?
I agree with the others here: probably best for keeping the smash and grab guys out but not going to hold off a determined attack for very long if some basic tools are involved; also, not much by way of fire protection on the Patriot.
I can say what did impress me of the Cannon safes I saw the other day while browsing the various stores while Christmas shopping, the tolerances on the Cannon safes were surprisingly tight and the doors were all recessed into the body all of which make a pry attack more difficult.
Better safes can be had though for not a lot more money but if it's a really good deal, it might be worth considering.
I can say what did impress me of the Cannon safes I saw the other day while browsing the various stores while Christmas shopping, the tolerances on the Cannon safes were surprisingly tight and the doors were all recessed into the body all of which make a pry attack more difficult.
Better safes can be had though for not a lot more money but if it's a really good deal, it might be worth considering.
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I could have been mixed up with THR's resident safe expert a1abdj. Dunno.
Regardless, whatever RSC/safe you buy, just about all of them hype their products. It's not just gun safe manufacturers; alarm sales people do it, locksmiths do it etc.
Get a RSC/safe (including Cannon) at a good price with the features you want, understanding what protection it actually offers, then you're good to go.
One thing I've thinking about is placement of handguns if you own any. A good place is not at the top but the very bottom toward the side that is against a wall. If they get the door open, yeah, it doesn't matter, but if the thieves are cutting their way in, they'll likely go for the exposed side first. Long guns are problematic for thieves since pulling them out is more work.
Anything to increase time and work for the bad guys....
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