What are your thoughts on this approach? Wouldn't it be prudent to distribute a collection over two or three smaller quality safes rather than putting everything in one safe? I've been looking at safes from Sturdy Gun Safe Manufacturing and a 2723 safe combined with a 3224 safe, both with fire protection, would cost $4,373 delivered. Combined, these two safes could hold 37 rifles and each safe weighs 775lb and 850lb respectively. A 4824 safe with fire protection would cost $3,209 and could hold 39 rifles but that safe weighs 1060lb.
PROS of multiple smaller safes
1. Each safe weighs less making them easier to move into the home
2. Smaller safes are easier to locate/fit
3. Two safes allows for placement in different parts of the house
4. A thief would need to break into both (or more) safes in order to steal the entire collection
CONS of multiple smaller safes
1. Additional upfront cost
This thread isn't purely academic. I'll be moving to a different state soon and will need to purchase one or more safes.
PROS of multiple smaller safes
1. Each safe weighs less making them easier to move into the home
2. Smaller safes are easier to locate/fit
3. Two safes allows for placement in different parts of the house
4. A thief would need to break into both (or more) safes in order to steal the entire collection
CONS of multiple smaller safes
1. Additional upfront cost
This thread isn't purely academic. I'll be moving to a different state soon and will need to purchase one or more safes.
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