Gunsafe - <$500 suggestions?

FLIPEXED · 04-10-2011, 10:18 PM

My small gunsafe is getting PACKED. I need room for 3-4 rifles and about a dozen handguns. Anyone have any good suggestions on a mid sized safe around 5 bills?

PiNk TCP · 04-11-2011, 04:36 AM

$550 at Sports Authority, the Centurion 12 by Liberty.

Entry Level Centurion Safes - Affordable Protection

FLIPEXED · 04-11-2011, 09:21 AM

Pink... thanks for the suggestion. Looks like this would fit the bill nicely. Great reviews online and it seems Lowes (of all places) sells this particular model. Do you have yours anchored down?

Shop Centurion by Liberty Safe 12 Cu. Ft. Black Gun Safe at Lowes.com

reppinthe509 · 04-11-2011, 09:50 AM

thats the one i have. i like it a lot

PiNk TCP · 04-11-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

Do you have yours anchored down?

Yes...into the foundation

James · 04-11-2011, 12:40 PM

Check this out- the video on that page is pretty good too.

LINKY HERE>>>Costco - Cannon Safe CS20 Executive Vault

FLIPEXED · 04-11-2011, 05:20 PM

holy crap James that one looks nice.... 24 long gun capacity and 420lbs! Thats gonna be some work lugging it upstairs.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check both out this weekend.

James · 04-11-2011, 09:20 PM

Did you watch the video? Good luck!

reppinthe509 · 04-11-2011, 09:26 PM

i got to lug mine up three flights of stairs. that was fun!

FLIPEXED · 04-17-2011, 09:59 PM

This Liberty is a nice safe. I do not recommend a 1 person carry up the stairs; I sweat a frekin bucket! I looked at the one in Costco but did not like the electronic lock. Something about a dial makes me feel better. Just need gun racks to increase handgun capacity then I'm all set... well that and maybe an AR and another shottie.

sunofnun · 04-18-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

.. well that and maybe an AR and another shottie.

TRUTH!!!!!

lol congrats on the new gun coffin.

WarriorDriver · 04-22-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by James

Check this out- the video on that page is pretty good too.

LINKY HERE>>>Costco - Cannon Safe CS20 Executive Vault

Damn, sold out, I need a big safe like that

kong49 · 04-22-2011, 05:36 PM

Costco has the $700 safe on sale for $550 all the time.

PiNk TCP · 04-22-2011, 05:56 PM

Next payday

Costco - ShotLock Universal Solo Vault Safe $129.99

WarriorDriver · 04-25-2011, 09:49 AM

Check these guys out, in WA and great prices! Im looking at the T220

Tracker Safe Products LINKY

sunofnun · 04-25-2011, 02:24 PM

That 220 looks like a lot of safe for the cash!

24 gun slots does NOT suck.

CanucksFan · 04-25-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiNk TCP

Next payday

Costco - ShotLock Universal Solo Vault Safe $129.99

I have this right now- you will love it!

FLIPEXED · 04-25-2011, 08:42 PM

damn thats a good damn deal. I can't imagine hauling a 480lb safe upstairs

WarriorDriver · 04-29-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

damn thats a good damn deal. I can't imagine hauling a 480lb safe upstairs

Hire someone to do it with the money saved over the other ones.

CanucksFan · 08-09-2011, 03:55 PM

Costco has that safe in stock again- it sold out in 2 days last time.

Costco - Cannon Safe CS20 Executive Vault

GixxerPete · 08-10-2011, 08:41 AM

I'll likely be camping at Costco soon waiting for one of those!

JayD1981 · 08-10-2011, 09:27 PM

Trying to be under $500 can be hard on a quality safe. But I have heard Costco carries several in the 500 - 1000 range. Also keep in mind that when they say 24 rifles, they are talking about 24 10/22's without scopes. When you start putting rifles in with scopes and/or handgrips, it will not hold the advertised amount.

deadshot2 · 08-11-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

I can't imagine hauling a 480lb safe upstairs

Take the door off first. They usually just slip up off the pins when open.

I had to move one into a 3rd floor apartment once. And then move it again when I moved out.

A refrigerator dolly and a fifth of tequila for afterwards was all it took to get a friend to help.

qballrail · 08-11-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD1981

Trying to be under $500 can be hard on a quality safe. But I have heard Costco carries several in the 500 - 1000 range. Also keep in mind that when they say 24 rifles, they are talking about 24 10/22's without scopes. When you start putting rifles in with scopes and/or handgrips, it will not hold the advertised amount.

For a non-gun-friendly store, I find it curious they sell anything like that.

philster · 08-11-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLIPEXED

damn thats a good damn deal. I can't imagine hauling a 480lb safe upstairs

it's not getting it up stairs that scares me. It's putting near 500 lbs, in such a small footprint, on my creaky wood floors! Anybody have any input/experience on putting a safe in the garage? Obviously the HD guns would be under a different system at close reach.

deadshot2 · 08-12-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by philster

it's not getting it up stairs that scares me. It's putting near 500 lbs, in such a small footprint, on my creaky wood floors! Anybody have any input/experience on putting a safe in the garage? Obviously the HD guns would be under a different system at close reach.

Once I moved out of my apartment my safe has always resided in a garage, bolted to the floor. If the garage isn't heated it is a good idea to use a dehumidifier. I have two 10 lb bags of dessicant that get "re-charged" twice a year by drying in oven. Some also use an electric rod type heater that keeps the interior of the safe above the dew point.

It would be a good idea, if you have the safe in the garage, to make sure the garage itself is secure. Don't need the neighbor's kid wandering in and bashing the dial off, thinking he can get in that way. Of course with a good safe all he's going to do is set the "relocks" and give you a large bill to have it drilled open by a Locksmith.

philster · 08-12-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadshot2

Once I moved out of my apartment my safe has always resided in a garage, bolted to the floor. If the garage isn't heated it is a good idea to use a dehumidifier. I have two 10 lb bags of dessicant that get "re-charged" twice a year by drying in oven. Some also use an electric rod type heater that keeps the interior of the safe above the dew point.

It would be a good idea, if you have the safe in the garage, to make sure the garage itself is secure. Don't need the neighbor's kid wandering in and bashing the dial off, thinking he can get in that way. Of course with a good safe all he's going to do is set the "relocks" and give you a large bill to have it drilled open by a Locksmith.

I figured I'd cut the back out of one of these and slid it over it

RCJIM · 08-12-2011, 10:19 PM

dude sportco fife has a badass safe on the floor right now for 450.00 its huge.

deadshot2 · 08-13-2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by philster

I figured I'd cut the back out of one of these and slid it over it

This is actually a great idea. Over the years I've seen gun safes hidden in closets, covered with blankets/tarps, disguised as refrigerators, and even hidden behind movable shelving (like the old secret agent spy room door).

For some reason, nothing shouts "Guns Here" more than a huge Gun Safe. Camouflage wouldn't hurt.

James · 08-13-2011, 08:58 AM

CAMO is a Great idea! No, not the green stuff but, an 'cover'!

WAL-MART also sells safe's 'On-Line'

CanucksFan · 08-25-2011, 03:25 PM

Costco safe is supposed to be delivered tomorrow!

McWeaze · 08-25-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by reppinthe509

i got to lug mine up three flights of stairs. that was fun!

I got a 36 gun safe about 600 pounds and we lugged it up a flight and a half...

We used some heavy duty pump style suction cups like they use for sheet metal or large panes of glass and that gave us 4 handles to carry it by

CanucksFan · 08-30-2011, 06:53 AM

Safe arrived yesterday and I must say I am impressed with the quality. Hopefully, I can bolt it to the floor tonight and then start filling it up!

04-10-2011, 10:18 PM	#1
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	Gunsafe - <$500 suggestions? My small gunsafe is getting PACKED. I need room for 3-4 rifles and about a dozen handguns. Anyone have any good suggestions on a mid sized safe around 5 bills?

04-11-2011, 12:40 PM	#6
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Safe at Costco‏ Check this out- the video on that page is pretty good too. LINKY HERE>>>Costco - Cannon Safe CS20 Executive Vault

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04-11-2011, 04:36 AM	#2
PiNk TCP Rifleman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 173	$550 at Sports Authority, the Centurion 12 by Liberty. Entry Level Centurion Safes - Affordable Protection

04-11-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	Pink... thanks for the suggestion. Looks like this would fit the bill nicely. Great reviews online and it seems Lowes (of all places) sells this particular model. Do you have yours anchored down? Shop Centurion by Liberty Safe 12 Cu. Ft. Black Gun Safe at Lowes.com

04-11-2011, 09:50 AM	#4
reppinthe509 Marksman Joined: Jul 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 423	thats the one i have. i like it a lot

04-11-2011, 05:20 PM	#7
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	holy crap James that one looks nice.... 24 long gun capacity and 420lbs! Thats gonna be some work lugging it upstairs. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check both out this weekend.

04-11-2011, 09:20 PM	#8
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Did you watch the video? Good luck!

04-11-2011, 09:26 PM	#9
reppinthe509 Marksman Joined: Jul 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 423	i got to lug mine up three flights of stairs. that was fun!

04-17-2011, 09:59 PM	#10
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	This Liberty is a nice safe. I do not recommend a 1 person carry up the stairs; I sweat a frekin bucket! I looked at the one in Costco but did not like the electronic lock. Something about a dial makes me feel better. Just need gun racks to increase handgun capacity then I'm all set... well that and maybe an AR and another shottie.

04-22-2011, 05:36 PM	#13
kong49 Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2009 From: bellevue, WA Posts: 42	Costco has the $700 safe on sale for $550 all the time.

04-22-2011, 05:56 PM	#14
PiNk TCP Rifleman Joined: Feb 2011 From: Seattle, Wa Posts: 173	Next payday Costco - ShotLock Universal Solo Vault Safe $129.99

04-25-2011, 09:49 AM	#15
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 237	Check these guys out, in WA and great prices! Im looking at the T220 Tracker Safe Products LINKY

04-25-2011, 02:24 PM	#16
sunofnun Moderator Joined: Jan 2009 From: lynnhood Posts: 631	That 220 looks like a lot of safe for the cash! 24 gun slots does NOT suck.

04-25-2011, 08:42 PM	#18
FLIPEXED Rifleman Joined: Feb 2009 From: Lacey, Wa Posts: 113	damn thats a good damn deal. I can't imagine hauling a 480lb safe upstairs

08-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#20
CanucksFan Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2011 From: Kennewick, WA Posts: 45	Costco has that safe in stock again- it sold out in 2 days last time. Costco - Cannon Safe CS20 Executive Vault

08-10-2011, 08:41 AM	#21
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 518	I'll likely be camping at Costco soon waiting for one of those!

08-10-2011, 09:27 PM	#22
JayD1981 Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Richland, WA Posts: 150	Trying to be under $500 can be hard on a quality safe. But I have heard Costco carries several in the 500 - 1000 range. Also keep in mind that when they say 24 rifles, they are talking about 24 10/22's without scopes. When you start putting rifles in with scopes and/or handgrips, it will not hold the advertised amount.

08-12-2011, 10:19 PM	#28
RCJIM Rifleman Joined: Mar 2009 From: lake tapps, wa Posts: 172	dude sportco fife has a badass safe on the floor right now for 450.00 its huge.

08-13-2011, 08:58 AM	#30
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	CAMO is a Great idea! No, not the green stuff but, an 'cover'! WAL-MART also sells safe's 'On-Line'

08-25-2011, 03:25 PM	#31
CanucksFan Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2011 From: Kennewick, WA Posts: 45	Costco safe is supposed to be delivered tomorrow!

08-30-2011, 06:53 AM	#33
CanucksFan Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2011 From: Kennewick, WA Posts: 45	Safe arrived yesterday and I must say I am impressed with the quality. Hopefully, I can bolt it to the floor tonight and then start filling it up!