Question about safes

shooter.45

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In the process of getting a new safe. Dont know which to get fireproof or just a regular one Heard fireproof ones are a pain have to keep on top of them due to moisture??
Is this true any opinions welcome.
And it will be used mostly for Handguns.
Thanks

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shooter.batcave.net
 
shooter, I have a National safe and it is fireproof. I believe if I remember correctly it is one of the highest rated safes. It sits in my finished basement and I have no problems with moisture. I do have a Golden Rod heater in it. The heater keeps a moderate temp in the safe and vents out the top. I did monitor temp and humidity inside for awhile and was satified that I would have no problems. I have had this for about two years now and have noticed no rust or any other problems.
I'm pleased with the safe and would not hesitate purchasing another one which I may have to do in the near future ;)
Hope this helps :)

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Anonymous
 
I too have mine (Liberty) in the basement/family room with a Goldenrod. No problems over the last 18 months. The only thing that I can strongly suggest is that you get it big, your guns will breed in the dark. Or at least that's what I just told my wife when I mentioned the 3 new ones that I got today. :)

Greg
 
All (or almost all) of the quality gun safes out now are fireproof. A burglary safe that is not fireproof (like would be found in a jewelry store) would be much more expensive.

I did quite a bit of research into safes earlier this year and decided on a Cannon. It had a higher fire rating than others I looked at and came with an electronic lock which I find to be -much- better than a dial combination lock. This type of lock is an option on most other safes but is standard on the Cannon.

Yes, you have to be concerned with moisture but, as others have noted, a Dri-Rod or Goldenrod will take care of most of that for you. It's not really a pain and the only extra effort required is running an electical cord through the back of the safe. I also have a large can of dessicant on the top shelf of mine for extra insurance but I doubt it's needed.

One last thing, be sure to look at what size you need now and double it.....at least. You know how collections can grow and a fire safe is also a great place to store those important papers, the wife's jewelry, all kinds of stuff you want to keep safe. This is not a purchase you want to have make again in a year or two.

A good safe in a good size is not cheap by any means but it should be a once in a lifetime purchase that will protect it's contents well.

Joe/Ga
 
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