handgun safe.

[Wacko]

hey guys i need a handgun safe. i have about 125$ bucks to spend. i want something durable and secure and quick access. look to hold about 3 handguns with some ammo boxes. any suggestions?

 

[41mag10mm]

Have you looked at Wal :barf: mart? They have some small safes in the home office supply section that are in your range. A bit more for a fire resistant option.

 

[Sixer]

Lowe's or Home Depot might have something in that $ range as well.

 

[jp_over]

office max or office depot also

 

[Mtn Biker]

Try this security locker. Not fire proof but will slow down a thief. Price is right.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20799&hasJS=true

VL

 

[revolverrandy]

with those fire proof things ,wouldn't you want it to get a little air in the safe?would it be good for the gun to be airtight?
Walmart sells a winchester little handgun safe that holds 2 handguns for like $25.I bought that and keep it in my bedroom so I can get at it fairly quick in the night if needed if someone is breaking in and it still keeps kids and other curious cats out

 

[imthegrumpyone]

 

[COgunner]

I have one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45891

and one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93575

For Harbor Freight stuff, they are remarkably well made. The larger one has 9 gauge walls and 5 gauge door - thicker than a lot of the cheaper large gun safes.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

For Harbor Freight stuff, they are remarkably well made.

Not so surprising. I am impressed with much of the stuff I've bought from them.

 

[bababooey32]

Try this security locker.

I just ordered one of these from Cabelas..They're on backorder with no date indicated on when they might ship. I am using it to keep the kiddos out and slow down any theft. I have no illusions that this thing is a safe, but just a convenient place to store handguns and ammo out of sight and secure from honest folks...

 

[Expypate]

Check these by Pro-Lok. I've been selling them for a while and they seem to hold up pretty well.

http://www.pro-lok.com/s-67-electronic-safes.aspx

 

[Blue Steel]

Overstock.com has handgun lockers by Gun Vault and Winchester, ranging from $40 to just over $100. The single pistol Gun Vault model is $75 I think.

 

[ScottRiqui]

Beware of fireproof safes unless you have a good plan for keeping the humidity down. Often, fireproof safes are fireproof because there's moisture-impregnated insulation inside the walls. I left a pistol in a fireproof safe in my bedroom for two years while I went to school out-of-state, and came back to a pitted rusty mess.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Beware of fireproof safes unless you have a good plan for keeping the humidity down.

Putting them individually in those silicone gun socks takes care of that. I have a fire-proof safe that I used to keep my guns in, and every one of them were also in those gun socks. It kept them padded against nicks as well. Even after over 10 years of storage, they NEVER showed any signs of rust.

 

[bogieb]

We use a Stack-On pistol safe from Dick's Sporting Goods ($80).

 

[Uncle Buck]

My only concern with a digital safe is what if the battery goes dead while the guns are inside. Most people can not remember to change the batteries in their smoke alarms...

Make sure you can still access the safe if the batteries go dead and not have to get a lock smith to drill it for you.

 

[Skans]

I have one of those minivault safes. The battery thing is a real PITA - they go dead about every 2 months and it takes something like 8 AA's. I gave up putting batteries in it long ago. I just keep the key right next to the safe. It's good enough to make sure the kid won't get into it....for now. That's all I really wanted it for anyway.

I don't know why I'd need a small fireproof safe for a gun. Small pistol safes make sense for keeping kids out. Other than that, I see no purpose in having one. But, whatever you do DON'T get the battery only one.

 

[Sose]

Someone here mentioned that fire-proof safes can rust a weapon due to a layer of moisture built into them. To avoid this, someone suggested a silicone lined gun sock.

Should I worry about damage to ammo stored in a fireproof safe? Should a similar item like a gun sock be used for them?

 

[gwnorth]

The Sentry and similar home/office fire proof safes use a layer of high density water impregnated foam between the steel of the walls. So yes, the relative humidity inside the safe when closed does get high. If you are going to use one of those, you would be wise to take some measures to protect the weapon. Either be sure to keep it regularly wiped down with CLP or some other rust inhibiting oil, or use a bore sock or something similar.

Personally, I'd prefer just a security safe for firearms, not a fire proof one.

 

[Skans]

Personally, I'd prefer just a security safe for firearms, not a fire proof one.

Ditto. The safe companies pitch their fireproofing because it's cheap....much cheaper than offering 1/4" steel on the body. If your house is really on fire - to the point that there's only going to be ash left, then no amout of fire protection is going to help protect your guns.

I suppose if I lived in an appartment complex, condominium, or zero-lot line subdivision, I'd be more worried about fire.

I want my next safe to be large, 1/4" steel body, and premium S&G mechanical combination lock. I don't care what it looks like, and I can do without the fire protection (drywall), although some amount will probably come with it.