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Desert Jeepin · 01-29-2007, 12:06 PM

What do you have? I know some of you have home-made safes, but want something nice, and fire-rated.

I have a lot of documents that really aren't replacable, and I don't want my guns melting in a fire, nor do I want something that can be carried off in a 15minute house burglery...

Suggestions?

What do you think about elec. combos? Nice, but battery issues? Key only? Mechanical with key? I don't want to spend 30 minutes trying to get into the thing in an emergancy evac. situation.

aloharover · 01-29-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Jeepin

What do you have? I know some of you have home-made safes, but want something nice, and fire-rated.

I have a lot of documents that really aren't replacable, and I don't want my guns melting in a fire, nor do I want something that can be carried off in a 15minute house burglery...

Suggestions?

What do you think about elec. combos? Nice, but battery issues? Key only? Mechanical with key? I don't want to spend 30 minutes trying to get into the thing in an emergancy evac. situation.

My pistol safes are electronic keypad and key.
I change out the batteries every six months just like the smoke alarms, when we do the time changes. I might need to rethink that now that DLS is extended

The pistol boxes, 2cu foot fire safe, and my long gun box are all boltable to the floor.
This is my document safe
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...781&lpage=none

For unreplaceable documents you should really look at a safety deposit box at your local bank and get notorized copies made.

I have been looking at one of the long gun safes that is sold at Lowes. Smallest is 400 largest is 800.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...523&lpage=none
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...251&lpage=none
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...251&lpage=none
I need something out in the shop. I need to get something as part of setting up a part time bussiness. Already have the doors alarmed and a motion detector out there.
But I need to get something that can be bolted down, fireproof, etc prior to submitting the Form 07

Redmist · 01-29-2007, 02:10 PM

I have a large Heritage safe that holds 44 guns...

It weighs about 1000 pounds unloaded and has a decent fire rating. I found it used for $1200... I have an electronic lock on it and it has worked great so far. Takes me about 5 seconds to get into, and I can do it in the dark if I had to.

edit to add: Find the safe you want, and then double it's size and get that one!!!

aloharover · 01-29-2007, 02:57 PM

Redmist, what are the outside dimensions on that?

kodiak1232003 · 01-29-2007, 04:08 PM

thats funny i just checked out the same safe at the depot.

370.00 + tax here in commiefornia.

touted as a 14gun safe, it looks like it would hold 6-8 handguns as well as maybe 500 rounds of ammo...

hmmmm....

aloharover · 01-29-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kodiak1232003

thats funny i just checked out the same safe at the depot.

370.00 + tax here in commiefornia.

touted as a 14gun safe, it looks like it would hold 6-8 handguns as well as maybe 500 rounds of ammo...

hmmmm....

The one I posted from lowes?

If so I think it will do for a start. To get the bussiness up and running I am just going to do 1911 builds and suppressors so no need for tons of storage. But I like the idea of being able to put longer ones in there if needed. If it starts doing well and I need bigger then I can get a bigger one.

dubbyx · 01-29-2007, 06:43 PM

/forum/misc-stuff-sale/499111-large-gun-safe.html

that's what I've got... I've grown really attached to it, but like everything else it's still for sale. Price listed in that thread is very negotiable if a good trade is involved

Desert Jeepin · 01-29-2007, 06:49 PM

Nice safe, but "shinier" than I want. I'd rather spend the same amount for twice the size

None-the-less, $3k is way outta my budget.

I'm thinking $800 to $1200...

909K5 · 01-29-2007, 08:44 PM

Check out www.cannonsafe.com They in SoCal and have a lifetime warranty. If something brakes they will send a safe cracker to your house, if he can't fix it, they will send a truck to pick it up and take it to the factory for repair.

Redmist · 01-29-2007, 09:34 PM

36x66x28 is the outside dimensions on my safe.

kodiak1232003 · 01-29-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aloharover

The one I posted from lowes?

If so I think it will do for a start. To get the bussiness up and running I am just going to do 1911 builds and suppressors so no need for tons of storage. But I like the idea of being able to put longer ones in there if needed. If it starts doing well and I need bigger then I can get a bigger one.

yeah, same one, buddy.

i think you'd do well with that one. looked nice and sturdy...i'd trust it.

dubbyx · 01-29-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Jeepin

Nice safe, but "shinier" than I want. I'd rather spend the same amount for twice the size

None-the-less, $3k is way outta my budget.

I'm thinking $800 to $1200...

I ain't arguing with ya there. It'll sit here in my living room until the FIL sells it, or I get a good enough deal and decide to work it off out at his place.

I have to agree with the sizing deal though... figure out how big you need, and then double it. I've got plenty of room for more guns--as long as they're handguns. I'm out of room for long guns though, and that just sucks.

Desert Jeepin · 01-30-2007, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 909K5

Check out www.cannonsafe.com They in SoCal and have a lifetime warranty. If something brakes they will send a safe cracker to your house, if he can't fix it, they will send a truck to pick it up and take it to the factory for repair.

That I like to hear!

I was just lookat at one on Craigs list. LOL

Time to wander back to their site!

What's the consensus on Hinges. Some are hidden, so are external... All safes seem to have bolts on that side of the door, so does it matter what hinges it has?

Desert Jeepin · 01-30-2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 909K5

Check out www.cannonsafe.com They in SoCal and have a lifetime warranty. If something brakes they will send a safe cracker to your house, if he can't fix it, they will send a truck to pick it up and take it to the factory for repair.

That I like to hear!

I was just lookat at one on Craigs list. LOL

Time to wander back to their site!

What's the consensus on Hinges. Some are hidden, so are external... All safes seem to have bolts on that side of the door, so does it matter what hinges it has?

Cue-Ball · 01-30-2007, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Redmist

If you post that picture one more time, I'm gonna have to get a new keyboard because it will be soaked with drool.

Cue-Ball · 01-30-2007, 05:16 AM

ON another note, what is that there in the circle

aloharover · 01-30-2007, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cue-Ball

ON another note, what is that there in the circle

His 9mm AR, look in the gun photos thread

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showp...1&postcount=65

Redmist · 01-30-2007, 07:43 AM

Thats a phased pulse plasma rifle in the 40watt range....

tonka22 · 01-30-2007, 02:53 PM

I found a used whichester for 50% of retail at an estate. Look for deals there out there. Also I thought it was said but take what size you want and double it .

lttlbddy · 01-30-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Jeepin

That I like to hear!

What's the consensus on Hinges. Some are hidden, so are external... All safes seem to have bolts on that side of the door, so does it matter what hinges it has?

I would say that hinges are a non issue. If I needed to break into one of these, I would be going straight through the side, I wouldn't bother with the door.

I bought a Cannon 28 gun safe. 72" x 30" x 18". So far so good.

I agree with the others that say UPSIZE. Remember, guns are not the only thing you can keep inthe safe. Until I get more guns, my video cameras, and 35mm camera gear live in the safe too.

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Redmist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43646 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,649	I have a large Heritage safe that holds 44 guns... It weighs about 1000 pounds unloaded and has a decent fire rating. I found it used for $1200... I have an electronic lock on it and it has worked great so far. Takes me about 5 seconds to get into, and I can do it in the dark if I had to. edit to add: Find the safe you want, and then double it's size and get that one!!! Last edited by Redmist; 01-29-2007 at 02:13 PM.

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01-29-2007, 04:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
kodiak1232003 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44006 Posts: 2,391	thats funny i just checked out the same safe at the depot. 370.00 + tax here in commiefornia. touted as a 14gun safe, it looks like it would hold 6-8 handguns as well as maybe 500 rounds of ammo... hmmmm....

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dubbyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52028 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 316	/forum/misc-stuff-sale/499111-large-gun-safe.html that's what I've got... I've grown really attached to it, but like everything else it's still for sale. Price listed in that thread is very negotiable if a good trade is involved

01-29-2007, 08:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
909K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29131 Location: Over the mountains and through the woods Posts: 834	Check out www.cannonsafe.com They in SoCal and have a lifetime warranty. If something brakes they will send a safe cracker to your house, if he can't fix it, they will send a truck to pick it up and take it to the factory for repair.

01-29-2007, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redmist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43646 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,649	36x66x28 is the outside dimensions on my safe.

01-30-2007, 07:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Redmist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43646 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,649	Thats a phased pulse plasma rifle in the 40watt range....

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tonka22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34433 Location: alberta. cunuckland Posts: 259	I found a used whichester for 50% of retail at an estate. Look for deals there out there. Also I thought it was said but take what size you want and double it .