So I'm down to three finalists. I figure I could use a model that will hold 24 rifles, but I know to buy a size that gives me room to grow. I realize that it seems that each safe has strengths and weaknesses, but what would you all think is the best "bang for the buck"? I noticed that the Cannon has internal hinges. Why is something you don't want?
I'm looking at a Cannon Patriot P40
www.cannonsafe.com/safespatriotseries.nxg for $1289 shipped, a Costco Cannon safe
www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...11&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 or a Zykan Diamond Back
www.zykansafe.com/diamondgunsafes.html (bottom of page)
Here's the specs on each....
Patriot P40
-40"x59"24"
-600 lbs
-1" steel composite door
-Commercial grade Group 2 lock with key-locking dial
-Triple fin intumescent cold smoke expandable seal that expands many times its size when exposed to heat
-1" Active-locking bolts
-Surefire multiple re-lockers
-3 layers extra-hard, 60+ RC steel hard-plate protects the lock
-Truelock internal hinges
-3-spoke handle
-Unibody construction
-Pre-drilled bottom for bolting to floor
-Heavy 12-gauge
-Pre-drilled dehumidifier hole
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Costco Cannon EV900
-72" H x 36" W x 24" D
-Antique Matte Black and silk-screen logo
-Heavy 12-gauge, uni-body construction
-Massive 3/16" solid plate steel door with 1" active locking bolts
-High security type 1 electronic lock
-Brass-plated 3 spoke handle
-Sure Fire multiple re-lockers
-True lock internal hinges
-Extra-hard, Rockwell-rated hard-plate
-Fully adjustable shelving with Upholstered inside walls
-Holds up to 30 firearms
-Predrilled bottom for bolting to floor
-Predrilled dehumidifier hole
-UL® listed residential security protection –Exceeds CA. DOJ requirements.
-36 Cubic Feet
-Weight: 700 lbs.
-UL® listed 5/8"-thick fire insulation is used on all six internal surfaces (door included)
Heat-activated door seal expands to many times its size when exposed to heat
Contents protected up to 1/2 hour at temperatures up to 1200 degrees F
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Zykan Diamond Back...
Volume: 35 Cubic Feet
External: 59.00" T x 40.00" W x 26.00" D
Internal: 56.25" T x 37.75" W x 18.50" D
Weight: 860 Pounds
-It provides 1 hour of fire
protection in a 1250 degree fire for up to 41 guns.
-10 gauge (1/8 inch) heavy steel body
-1/4 inch heavy steel door
-UL listed group 2 mechanical lock and tri-spoke handle
1 hour (1250 degrees) fire protection
-41 gun capacity
-(10) 1.5 inch diameter bolts locking on the left, top,
bottom and hinge side of door