Gun safes

[Historybuff]

I've done a bunch of research and I'm getting ready to purchase a rhino ironworks USA gun safe. Does anyone have any opinions or experience with higher end guns safes?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Buy bigger than you think you need. Those things have a tendency to fill up over the years.

 

[Reburn]

Buy bigger than you think you need. Those things have a tendency to fill up over the years.

They are also generally overrated on the capacity. A bunch of turreted scopes or pistol grip ARs eat up a bunch of capacity.

Like my liberty safe is a 36 gun but only usuable 24 gun The entire front row is useless when you close the door. This is made worse with my molle panel for my pistols.

 

[Billy Goat]

Buy way bigger than hand you think you need. I turn about every other firearm upside down to fit more. Some work better for hand others doing that.

That's just general gun safe advice. I don't know anything particular about high-end gun safes. I have a Heritage. The electric lock messed up on it and had to be replaced. I think I'd look at a different brand for another unless I found a good deal. Lock was warrantied on mine but it was a pia.

 

[Lvthntitall]

I am running all Browning safes and had good luck with them, last one has the biometrics on it and that IMO is defiantly worth the extra money.

 

[menhaden_man]

This guy messed my head up a bit... but has some great (maybe some not so great) points.

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[Outlaw99]

https://rhinosafe.com/about-us/

I really like the layout Rhino Metals uses. Made in Idaho, and the customer services has been outstanding. Long story short, being and idiot moving my safe alone, I dumped it, it landed on one of the handles on the door and snapped it off. I called them to purchase another one; they wouldn’t have it. They sent me a new one for free within 3 days. They have me as a customer for life

 

[h2so4]

No one can stress enough, but bigger than you think you’ll ever need.

 

[BluMtn]

Figure 2 to 1 on rifles as mentioned above. Rifles with scopes eat up two spots. Also don't let the salesman talk to about fire rating. Having been involved with fire departments for over 20 years if your safe is involved in a house fire your rifles are gone, no matter what they tell you.

 

[HuntHarder]

I agree they fill up way to fast. I suggest multiple safes, rather than one big one. I put personal stuff, handguns and ammo in one and long guns in the other one. All preference but that's how I do mine. I have liberty and cannon. Liberty is the nice aesthetically pleasing one. Cannon is no frills, but does what it needs to.

 

[Gatorgrizz27]

Figure 2 to 1 on rifles as mentioned above. Rifles with scopes eat up two spots. Also don't let the salesman talk to about fire rating. Having been involved with fire departments for over 20 years if your safe is involved in a house fire your rifles are gone, no matter what they tell you.

Not disagreeing with your experience, but Liberty seems to have more than a couple safes that were in significant fires and did their jobs. Apparently they have some type of heat activated gasket that swells up and seals them.

 

[Onstep]

Put me in the class of getting something 3 sizes bigger than you think is needed. I have 2 Liberty setups and would like more room yet.

 

[Fatcamp]

This guy messed my head up a bit... but has some great (maybe some not so great) points.

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If you want to protect your stuff you should read this.

 

[Touchdown88]

Definitely go bigger than you need.

I don't have any ARs but have been able to increase the number of rifles in my safe by making my own shelving out a 1" piece of plywood with holed bored in it and covered with felt.

 

[Jskaanland]

This guy messed my head up a bit... but has some great (maybe some not so great) points.

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+1
His information changed how I viewed safes. Take the time and read all this guys stuff.

 

[DenverCountryBoy]

Most "safes" are not much more than pretty foil over drywall.

I used this company for my vault door.

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1/2" steel plus 3/16" stainless plate protecting the lock mechanism. Solid, supported bolts.

 

[EJMK]

Do not get one with an electric push in the code locking mechanism. Get one with a manual dial. You will always be able to get into it. I’ve known multiple people that had the electronic ones malfunction and couldn’t get their safes open until a locksmith that is in contact with the manufacture came out to get them open.

 

[swampyankee2020]

I've done a bunch of research and I'm getting ready to purchase a rhino ironworks USA gun safe. Does anyone have any opinions or experience with higher end guns safes?

Browning is my choice. Great advice on the go larger.

 

[swampyankee2020]

Pendleton also makes great safes - pricey though. The circular model looks like a winner.

 

[Historybuff]

Wow, I appreciate all the input! I put an order in for Rhino ironworks USA. It is a 72"*42"*27" size safe with the swing out gun rack. And it's 25 percent off for Presidents day. What a great way to thin out the hunting room and store stuff right under the wife's nose in the living room haha. Thanks again for everybody's opinions.