With the imminent acquisition of 2 shotguns, Jedi and I are wanting to purchase a gun-safe in the near future. Neither of us really know much about them, but we do know that we want something big enough to hold handguns as well as long-guns, something that's "fire-proof," tamper-resistant, hinged on the inside, and also relatively affordable (ie we don't want to spend $3000 on a safe!).
I've looked at Liberty Safe and Cannon Safe's websites, but feel a little overwhelmed with all the different models and features there. That being said, what is essential in a gunsafe and what are some other good brands to look at?
I've noticed that they come with different thicknesses of steel, so what's a good thickness without overdoing it? Weight isn't really a problem for us (other than being a monster to move) as our house is on a slab . Also do manual locks seem to work better/be more reliable than the electronic ones? What is the minimum number of tumblers necessary for adequate security? Would the safes rated at 1200 Deg for 30 minutes fire protection be adequate in a house fire, with firearms and other valuables coming out intact?
I know opinions will vary, but hopefully not so much as the oft repeated, beaten-into-the-ground "which gun for self-defense" thread.
Thanks in advance for helping educate us on such an important decision!
OOOPS, I meant to post this in General, I guess I had a brain fart. Moderators feel free to move to general!
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Liberty or death, what we so proudly hail... DON'T TREAD ON ME!!-Metallica
"Many's the men who've battled foe
many the number slain,
many the lads have fallen though
Scotland shall rise again."
Behind the walls of thoughts there lyes, Something timeless something wise. Within us all the prize of our past; From father to son, from the first to the last. And so full circle the image reappears; to this second son born, the hazy mist clears. An echo swamped in youthful rage, revealed once more with the coming of age. So forget ye not the departed ones, for the souls they live on, in the blood of the sons..."-Steve McDonald
[This message has been edited by Darthmaum (edited May 24, 2000).]
I've looked at Liberty Safe and Cannon Safe's websites, but feel a little overwhelmed with all the different models and features there. That being said, what is essential in a gunsafe and what are some other good brands to look at?
I've noticed that they come with different thicknesses of steel, so what's a good thickness without overdoing it? Weight isn't really a problem for us (other than being a monster to move) as our house is on a slab . Also do manual locks seem to work better/be more reliable than the electronic ones? What is the minimum number of tumblers necessary for adequate security? Would the safes rated at 1200 Deg for 30 minutes fire protection be adequate in a house fire, with firearms and other valuables coming out intact?
I know opinions will vary, but hopefully not so much as the oft repeated, beaten-into-the-ground "which gun for self-defense" thread.
Thanks in advance for helping educate us on such an important decision!
OOOPS, I meant to post this in General, I guess I had a brain fart. Moderators feel free to move to general!
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Liberty or death, what we so proudly hail... DON'T TREAD ON ME!!-Metallica
"Many's the men who've battled foe
many the number slain,
many the lads have fallen though
Scotland shall rise again."
Behind the walls of thoughts there lyes, Something timeless something wise. Within us all the prize of our past; From father to son, from the first to the last. And so full circle the image reappears; to this second son born, the hazy mist clears. An echo swamped in youthful rage, revealed once more with the coming of age. So forget ye not the departed ones, for the souls they live on, in the blood of the sons..."-Steve McDonald
[This message has been edited by Darthmaum (edited May 24, 2000).]