Gun safe opinions

[irishfan]

I am wanting to buy a new gun safe that will serve the dual purpose of storing some long guns as well as important items such as paperwork, pictures and other small items. Now, I am limited to a width of about 32 inches and can't exceed that for it to go where I am wanting. I have looked at some of the Stack-On line and they have a couple ok safes for what I am wanting but I was also looking at Liberty as well. It seems that the Liberty safes have a mixed review if you read the web and I can't find an updated website for Johnson safes so I will be counting them out. If anyone can give me some info of pros and cons of what they have used and what kind of experience they have had I would appreciate it. Even if it is a Stack-On or Liberty I would still like your opinion and if anyone has bought a smaller safe such as the 32 inch limit I am facing then I would appreciate your opinions.

thanks

 

[IN50]

Mine in not under the 32 inch limit but I really like the Liberty I have.

 

[kwatters]

I wouldn't dismiss Johnson, I think he is so busy he doesn't care about the web site. Here is a recent thread.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...nson_safe_delivery_03_19_2013_seven_pics.html

 

[the1kidd03]

Save some money and check out options at tractor supply company.

 

[atvdave]

[STRIKE]I have the 40"[/STRIKE] version of this safe and have no complaints.. Here is the 30" version.

Please let me correct myself.. I have the 30" safe. I like it very much. I have a few different safes so I wasn't sure of the width. No complaints.

Winchester® Gun Safe, 24 Gun Capacity - Tractor Supply Online Store

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

What I have traces its genes to Stack-On, which itself draws mixed reviews. I'd look into Johnson, or do my own welding in place, make something truly impressive that can't be moved.

 

[copo]

If your close to northern IN try DB Safes in Plymouth IN. I bought mine form him years ago and love it. Only draw back is I out grew it so need to buy another one. Mine is 72" high 40" wide and 30" deep.

 

[ReadnFool]

+1 for the Winchester from tractor supply.

Good 10 gauge steel, locking bolts on all 4 sides of the door, great price, especially if you wait for one of their 10% off coupons.

Light enough (especially if you take the door off) that a couple of people can move it into a closet or up some stairs, but heavy enough that door locked and safe loaded its not going anywhere quick.

 

[irishfan]

The winchester has so so reviews but looks good for what I am needing. Also I am not looking to wait a long time for one to be built custom. How heavy was it without the door roughly? I have three steps it needs to go up is why I ask

 

[Bunnykid68]

Here is the Stackon I have, 511Lbs 29.5 inches wide Stack-On | Products | 28-Gun Safe with Combination Lock and Door Storage Water proof for up to two days, 1400 degrees for one hour

 

[atvdave]

The winchester has so so reviews but looks good for what I am needing. Also I am not looking to wait a long time for one to be built custom. How heavy was it without the door roughly? I have three steps it needs to go up is why I ask

I never took the door off of mine, but I just used a old dolly, and the help of my oldest son. I went up 4 steps to get it into my house.

 

[Thegeek]

I'm torn between the Johnson and the Liberty myself...

I went to GM yesterday and spent about 45 minutes looking at all the Liberty safes, their options, etc. Really nice safes. But at the same time, I know the Sentry fire safes say after 10 years, you have to replace them because the fire insulation breaks down. Johnson uses a ceramic to line their safes, so they will last longer. I fully intend to make this a life long purchase, so I'm taking my time.

You can find a lot of data on typical house fires and how hot they burn, and for how long. This will be a general purpose safe for the home as well, so I'll be storing backup drives, CD's of wedding photos, and some family mementos that are irreplaceable. So I really want to make the right choice.

 

[gemihur]

Tractor Supply is your one-stop shop. Save your $ and invest in a good gun safe there. The homeowners clause will carry you past any calamity beyond normal expectation of loss.