Zanotti Armor Safe

[steven58]

Re curbside:

When the safe was delivered the driver offered to place it anywhere I liked as long as his pallet mover could get there. So, I could have chosen to have it put in the garage, near the back door whatever. I chose to have it closest to where I wanted to move it which happened to be 1/2 way down the driveway, nearest the front door.

 

[a1abdj]

I too looked at the Zanotti safe. But it just fell short of what I wanted.

I wanted a safe that would cost me LESS than $1,000. AND have fire protection of 2300 degrees. For an HOUR.

I also wanted a safe that would be delivered to my garage door, NOT the street corner. Also wanted to be able to move it, piece by piece, any place I wanted.

I found all of this in a SNAPSAFE TITAN. www.snapsafe.com

Anyone look at Snapsafes, and go with Zanotti instead? If so, why? Just matching them up side by side online, Snapsafe was a no-brainer to me.

Well I guess I'm just going to call you out. Like I said, gun safe manufacturers are well known for distorting the truth. You would have better success selling your product based on its merits than you would promoting it as if you were a consumer.

http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?t=17544

My Uncle is the Owner and President of SnapSafe, Inc. He was up this past weekend deer hunting with us, and I thought that maybe some of you would appreciate a look-see at his products.

The Snapsafe is a modular safe that can be moved and taken anywhere. It's great for a home safe, but can be broken down and taken to your hunting cabin or duck blind as well. It can be assembled in 30 minutes.

Here is a chart that shows how they measure up to the competitors: http://www.snapsafe.com/downloads/Sa...risonChart.pdf

Also, here is a short video on how it assembles! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTzLsu_MhoI

If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with a $20 discount.

 

[ICALL2MUCH]

The PDF is what it is. A little research says it's telling the truth. It's black and white, I think.


I have no knowledge as to who manufactures the snapsafe, and I wouldn't know Mr. Mcgunn if he walked in the door. I do know people who pedal their product, and only back the product because the numbers speak for themselves. Their are parts of the PDF where Snapsafe doesn't "win".

If you assume the 2300 is inaccurate, can I assume other gun safe manufactures fudge a little?

If Snapsafes 2300 is 20% over telling it.....it still burns (pun absolutely intended) their competitors. I truly believe the 2300 is accurate.

I'll admit the curbside thing isn't a huge deal. But it doesn't hurt.

 

[a1abdj]

The PDF is what it is. A little research says it's telling the truth. It's black and white, I think.


I have no knowledge as to who manufactures the snapsafe, and I wouldn't know Mr. Mcgunn if he walked in the door. I do know people who pedal their product, and only back the product because the numbers speak for themselves. Their are parts of the PDF where Snapsafe doesn't "win".

If you assume the 2300 is inaccurate, can I assume other gun safe manufactures fudge a little?

If Snapsafes 2300 is 20% over telling it.....it still burns (pun absolutely intended) their competitors. I truly believe the 2300 is accurate.

I'll admit the curbside thing isn't a huge deal. But it doesn't hurt.

You wouldn't know your uncle if he walked in the door?

Could you explain your post I quoted on the other forum then?

You might want to start fessing up, and quick. Google will pick up this thread in very short order, and it will not reflect well on your Uncle's company.

 

[ICALL2MUCH]

a1adbj,

A simple google search shows that. It still doesn't change anything. I have no clue who manufactures it, and I also have no clue who Mr. Mcgunn is.

But, yes, my uncle owns Snapsafe. I'm not sure that changes anything?

 

[a1abdj]

But, yes, my uncle owns Snapsafe. I'm not sure that changes anything?

You tell me.

At first it appeared that you were an average consumer with a suggestion and review of a product others may not have been aware of. Now, it's a bit more clear that you joined this forum, and brought up this product, as some sort of marketing ploy.

I would think that would make everything you say somewhat suspect.

 

[ICALL2MUCH]

I'm not sure what kind of marketing ploy it would be.

Again, I only back the product because it is what it is. The numbers speak for themselves.

If you want a heavy safe, the Snapsafes certainly aren't for you. If you want incredible fire protection, quick shipping, and more "bang for your buck" - it wouldn't hurt to give Snapsafe a call.

Just creating more awareness for a product I truly believe in, and trust to keep my valuables stored in!

 

[a1abdj]

If you want incredible fire protection, quick shipping, and more "bang for your buck" - it wouldn't hurt to give Snapsafe a call.

The last two may very well be true. If you want incredible fire protection, you should be using a safe with a UL fire rating.

Let's just try to be more honest here. I have spent years in here trying to clear up some of the misconceptions that exist in the gun safe industry. One of my biggest complaints is the dishonesty/truth stretching that many gun safe manufacturers engage in. I'm sure you can understand where I'm coming from.

 

[ICALL2MUCH]

With all do respect sir, I've not lied here, once.

Have a good day!

 

[Tim the student]

Well, ICALL2MUCH, I don't know what you call a lie, but I know this looks to me like you were lying.

With all do respect sir, I've not lied here, once.

I have no clue who manufactures it, and I also have no clue who Mr. Mcgunn is.

But, yes, my uncle owns Snapsafe. I'm not sure that changes anything?

 

[ICALL2MUCH]

Just because I know who owns the company, has absolutely nothing to do with who manufactures the safe. I know who owns the company. Beyond that, I'm clueless to the company. That is the truth.

Again, I wouldn't know Mr. Mcgunn is, if he walked in the door. Simply put, Mr. Gcgunn doesn't own Snapsafe, my Uncle does.

 

[Tim the student]

Right, but it looks to me like you intentionally misrepresented your relationship to Snapsafe.

I call intentional misrepresentation a lie. YMMV.

 

[ICALL2MUCH]

How so?

 

[rbernie]

Y'all have completely derailed a Zanotti thread with shilling for another brand, and that's simply not a High Road activity.

No more.

 

[zoom6zoom]

I'm seriously looking at the Zanotti as well, since my situation is similar to the OP's (hardwood stairs, tight corners, narrow doors).

Does Zanotti have dealers/distributors, or do they just sell direct?
Anyone have a comparison with the Dakota modulars?

 

[a1abdj]

Zanotti only sells direct to my knowledge.

 

[steven58]

As far as I know Zanotti sells only direct and the safes are made to order as to size, color, interiors and type of lock. Zanotti is US made and specifies UL Group II locks with the option of a mechanical dial lock or electronic. They don't have a fire liner. You will wait several months for A Zanotti safe. My wait was just over 8 months.

I believe that he Dakotas are not US made, nor do they specify what type of lock they use other than to say it's "deluxe". There is no option for a mechanical dial lock. They do have a fire liner but I don't know how good it is. Dakota's website shows a limited distributor network. These RSCs should be an in stock item ready for immediate delivery.

They assemble in different ways. Zanotti has a cap effect using a 3/16" solid top and bottom that slides down over the 1/8" curved edge sides and flat back panel so all seams are overlapped by at least 1.5" of 1/8" sheet steel along the sides and by 1.5" of 3/16" at the top and bottom. All of this is held together with 3/8" steel pins that slide into welded steel tubes on the panels, kind of like how a hinge pin connects a door to the frame in your house. This seems to provide a large bearing surface for each pin and there are several pins for each panel.

Dakota has the top, and bottom panel edge to edge seams exposed as they are dropped into recesses formed by connecting the sides, back and front panels. The sides, front and back panel edge to edge seams are also exposed. These are bolted together. I don't know how many bolts per panel.

Keeping in mind that these are both merely RSCs, to my inexperienced eye, the Dakota has more exposed edge to edge seams that I count as an increased exposure to prying or cutting attack. The number of seams increases if I were to add the expansion kit (not even available yet) to bring the Dakota RSC to the size I wanted.

From the literature and personal experience I can conclude the Zanotti has thicker body steel (claimed 1/8" actually measured thicker at .1265"). The top and bottom sections are claimed 3/16 (actually measured thicker at .1880"). Dakota claims 12 ga. which should be .1094" for the whole body. Doors on both are 3/16"

As I have never seen a Dakota safe, I can't state empirically which I believe to be a more effective RSC. If anyone has one I'd be curious as to how tightly the panels really are when they are bolted together, what the measured thickness of the steel is, also the inner door construction and the type of linkages and bolts.

My main considerations in choosing the Zanoti were RSC size, lock type, steel thickness, reputation, US manufacture and assembly method.

 

[Canuck-IL]

I like the Zanotti's pegboard front door liner ... shelves are free for scopes and such that don't hang so well.

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/m1ark31/Safe/Safe3.jpg
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[jspence]

Right now Zanotti is quoting Dec 2011 deliveries. The guy said the long delay had to do with something to do with the fear of this, the second term of the Carter administration. I think he was wrong, Jimmy was just a goober, BHO is much, much worse.

I sent my $200 deposit today.
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