I just install the things, I don't have any part in the selling of them, sorry. But if your in the Austin area, Cothron's safe and lock carries a very good selection, all the stores have a few to choose from, but the store on 4th and IH-35 is the main warehouse. There's another safe dealer in austin, but the name escapes me, they should be in the phonebook.gigag04 wrote:How about a deal for the CHL forum members?? :)
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- Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:33 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Gun Safes
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- Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:15 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Gun Safes
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Something I can answer, as I deal with them on a daily basis.
I'd recommend something from American Security AKA: Amsec. Quality manufacturing, and not that high on the price. Don't worry so much about getting one thats burglery proof, focus on a fireproof model that has good hinges and locking bolts on all sides of the door. And as Stevie said, a standard dial is my preference as oppossed to electronic pads. I've seen more people either screw up the comination change (thus making the lock a paper weight you'll have to pay to replace) or forget the combination.
PROTIP: Amsec safes that come with a standard combination dial from the factory have the default factory combo tied to the serial number of the safe, if it hasn't been changed then in the event of a lost combo a known locksmith can simply call AMSEC and get it, saving it from being drilled. No other manufacturer that I know of does this.
And the best advice I think I can provide is to shop around as the markup on safes is pretty high. Find the model you want and stores that sell it, then either play them off each other for a better deal, or cheaper/free delivery.
And finally since I install these things, look into bolting it to the floor, in the back at the very least, as gun safes are very top heavy, and most of the weight is the door, so it's easier than you'd think to tip one.
PS. invest in a Goldenrod, even if it's not going in the garage. Fireproof safes have humidity and condensation problems due to the fact the fireproofing material contains water, and put any documents that will be stored inside in a ziplock baggy of some sort.
I'd recommend something from American Security AKA: Amsec. Quality manufacturing, and not that high on the price. Don't worry so much about getting one thats burglery proof, focus on a fireproof model that has good hinges and locking bolts on all sides of the door. And as Stevie said, a standard dial is my preference as oppossed to electronic pads. I've seen more people either screw up the comination change (thus making the lock a paper weight you'll have to pay to replace) or forget the combination.
PROTIP: Amsec safes that come with a standard combination dial from the factory have the default factory combo tied to the serial number of the safe, if it hasn't been changed then in the event of a lost combo a known locksmith can simply call AMSEC and get it, saving it from being drilled. No other manufacturer that I know of does this.
And the best advice I think I can provide is to shop around as the markup on safes is pretty high. Find the model you want and stores that sell it, then either play them off each other for a better deal, or cheaper/free delivery.
And finally since I install these things, look into bolting it to the floor, in the back at the very least, as gun safes are very top heavy, and most of the weight is the door, so it's easier than you'd think to tip one.
PS. invest in a Goldenrod, even if it's not going in the garage. Fireproof safes have humidity and condensation problems due to the fact the fireproofing material contains water, and put any documents that will be stored inside in a ziplock baggy of some sort.