sturdy safe got my vote
I enjoy the info posted on this site and just wanted to post a quick note about my experience. I picked up my Sturdy Safe last week in Fresno and I have to say it was a real pleasure to actually meet and talk with Terry ... I found him to be genuine and down to earth, and he is absolutely customer focused. I have no background in metal fabrication or welding, but I found him very knowledgeable by far, and very patient in explaining things to neophytes such as my son and me. He showed us around the shop and gave us demonstrations that amazed us.
I had done some reading and checking on the internet before choosing to buy a Sturdy safe. The thing that really got my attention was the video on the Sturdy safe site where Terry is cranking on the safe with a pipe wrench trying to break the locking mechanism ... VERY impressive IMO and worth watching - no clutches or pins to break. The other thing is that the Sturdy safe I chose is 7 gauge - most of the ones I checked were 12 or 10 gauge bodies (if the specs listed this info). And this product is made here in the USA by good folks. I definitely would buy another.