KP Texan
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Okay guys, I've been browsing this site for a number of years and you seem like by far the best resource for gun safe advice. A little background on my situation: some of my firearms ended up missing several weeks ago and I'm distraught to say the least. The value of these weapons probably wasn't much over $1500 but they had more sentimental value than anything. I've now come to the realization that I need to secure my remaining guns and any guns that I purchase in the future. Due to my financial situation, I've set my spending limit to about $800. Trust me, I would love to have a nice Graffunder but that simply is not an option at this point in my life. After quite a bit of research, I think I've narrowed myself down to three viable options:
Winchester TS-22-11 ($758 after tax): http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/safes/winchester-reg-gun-safe-1043297
Pros:
Fit and finish
La Gard Lock
12- 1.25" locking bolts on all 4 sides of door
External hinges
Like the color and silver hardware
Cons:
I have to transport it myself
Made in China
Lifetime safe warranty but 1 year lock warranty ($50 more will get me 10yr on the lock)
Liberty CN23-GM ($745 after tax): http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=183114
Pros:
Made in USA
Sargent and Greenleaf Lock
Lifetime safe warranty and 5 year lock warranty
Cons:
I have to transport it myself
Internal hinges
Only has locking bolts on one side of the door
Interior Fit and Finish Didn't seem that great
Bighorn Classic 5928ECC-SPL ($600 no tax): http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Pros:
Cost
Delivered to my house
8 - 1" Locking bolts on two sides of door
External Hinges
Internal lighting
Storage on back of door
Cons:
Can't see it in person
Securam lock
Made in China
Lifetime safe warranty but 1 year lock warranty ($75 more for 10yr lock warranty)
Gold Trim
Those are the three best choices I've found. While I was at TSC, I looked at a Cannon safe but I didn't think it was as nice as either the Winchester or the Liberty that I saw at Sam's. I called all three manufacturers today to get a feel for customer service and they all seemed surprisingly good. Right now, I like the Winchester (made by Granite) the best and my gut us telling me to go that way even though it is the most expensive of the three. I really liked the fact that it had 12 bolts all the way around the door; just seemed the most secure to me. Also, the La Gard lock had a solid feel to it and I'm pretty sure it was metal. One of the Cannons at TSC had a Securam lock (same as on the Bighorn) and it did not seem as nice as the La Gard or the S&G on the Liberty. I will, of course, be bolting this thing down to my foundation within a closet. What do you guys think? Which one would you choose?
Thanks so much,
Wes
Winchester TS-22-11 ($758 after tax): http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/safes/winchester-reg-gun-safe-1043297
Pros:
Fit and finish
La Gard Lock
12- 1.25" locking bolts on all 4 sides of door
External hinges
Like the color and silver hardware
Cons:
I have to transport it myself
Made in China
Lifetime safe warranty but 1 year lock warranty ($50 more will get me 10yr on the lock)
Liberty CN23-GM ($745 after tax): http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=183114
Pros:
Made in USA
Sargent and Greenleaf Lock
Lifetime safe warranty and 5 year lock warranty
Cons:
I have to transport it myself
Internal hinges
Only has locking bolts on one side of the door
Interior Fit and Finish Didn't seem that great
Bighorn Classic 5928ECC-SPL ($600 no tax): http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Pros:
Cost
Delivered to my house
8 - 1" Locking bolts on two sides of door
External Hinges
Internal lighting
Storage on back of door
Cons:
Can't see it in person
Securam lock
Made in China
Lifetime safe warranty but 1 year lock warranty ($75 more for 10yr lock warranty)
Gold Trim
Those are the three best choices I've found. While I was at TSC, I looked at a Cannon safe but I didn't think it was as nice as either the Winchester or the Liberty that I saw at Sam's. I called all three manufacturers today to get a feel for customer service and they all seemed surprisingly good. Right now, I like the Winchester (made by Granite) the best and my gut us telling me to go that way even though it is the most expensive of the three. I really liked the fact that it had 12 bolts all the way around the door; just seemed the most secure to me. Also, the La Gard lock had a solid feel to it and I'm pretty sure it was metal. One of the Cannons at TSC had a Securam lock (same as on the Bighorn) and it did not seem as nice as the La Gard or the S&G on the Liberty. I will, of course, be bolting this thing down to my foundation within a closet. What do you guys think? Which one would you choose?
Thanks so much,
Wes
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