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myright · Aug 10, 2014

I tried the search a few times came up with an error.

This would be my first gun safe. I have 3 soon 4 rifles a shotgun, 2 handguns. Is this a good deal? I wouldn't mind used if larger. Do I need to get a fire safe?

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p...=4406646.4413993.4414427.4414433#BVRRWidgetID

deerhtr · Aug 10, 2014

probably not big enough, they test safes on gun capacity without scopes so if your rifles are all scoped then four rifles and a shotgun will fill it to capacity and or be a pain in getting them in or out

Long1MD · Aug 10, 2014

Don't do it! Waaaay too small! Most shooters new to safes don't keep in mind that you need a place for keeping ammo dry/away from heat also. Trust me, I made this mistake when I first started. My rule of thumb is always keep 1000 rounds of each caliber you own on hand (except for shotgun). That being said, figure how big of a safe you need for all firearms, and future firearms, and 1k rounds of each caliber. BAM! recipe for success!

Long1MD · Aug 10, 2014

Or...you may need more than one safe

myright · Aug 10, 2014

can you guys suggest other places to shop. I was at dicks today and these were on sale. IP?. I know that at least two members here are locksmiths/ safe crackers.

awdnick2986 · Aug 10, 2014

If you are not in a rush for one right now I would wait until Black Friday time. I know Dick's and other places are not that bad on black friday and you can get some really good deals. But like everyone else said, bigger is always better if you have the room. I will say I have their field and stream corner safe which I think is a 3 gun safe. Very small but serves the purpose I need it to and well built for the money.

Long1MD · Aug 10, 2014

I got a$699 Field and Stream for $399 Black Friday a few years ago at Dicks. If you have some extra cash (whats that?) take a look at these...top notch.

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/catalog.asp?catalog_=F

myright · Aug 10, 2014

I would prefer to get one sooner. No kids here but god forbid if we are burglarized.I could get a lager one but it wouldn't be fire rated.

Long1MD · Aug 10, 2014

Not sure where you are located, but there's a great place called Carolina Safes in Waldorf, MD

myright · Aug 10, 2014

Crownsville area.I would drive to waldorf.

Safetech · Aug 10, 2014

Buy the biggest/best safe you can afford.

If you can only afford a $400 safe, buy it. If you can afford more, don't cheap out.

If you can't come up with the cash at one time, put it on a CC an pay it off over a year.

Sorry, but without knowing your true budget, that's the best advice I can give you.

Edit: That said, I wouldn't give Dick's on dime of my money.

babalou · Aug 10, 2014

And on other threads here it was mentioned numerous times to try to stay away from the locks that have the digital locks? I saw the Safari ones at Walmart that had that. They were fire rated. I assume those are a no-no? It was the 24 gun one for like $499 or something and around 286lbs. Perfect to slide down my townhouse stairs to the basement. No walk out at my place. Underground. The comparable ones at the Ghettosburg Dicks at the Rio cost just a little more, are heavier, and do not have the digital lock. So, still the rule of thumb to try to stay away from the digital locks?

Sunir · Aug 10, 2014

I've been told that the S&G manual rotating dial locks are very reliable ... The digital ones seem quicker though.

Long1MD · Aug 10, 2014

If you sift through youtube, you will find videos on how to bypass a digital keypad safe in no time at all. Go with a dial if you can.

babalou · Aug 10, 2014

Long1MD said:
If you sift through youtube, you will find videos on how to bypass a digital keypad safe in no time at all. Go with a dial if you can.

Damn, quick replies. That and something about what happens after the battery fails. Thanks so much..

tommy gunn · Aug 11, 2014

It's digital lock but tractor supply has a 24 gun safe on sale for $499. Saw it in the sale paper today.

BossmanPJ · Aug 11, 2014

Tractor Supply has Winchester safes. I have one and love it. I think it was around $700.00

j_h_smith · Aug 11, 2014

Most safes won't hold the number of guns they say they do. I would say, if it says it will hold 10 guns, then you'd probably only get 7 in there safely. I would look for something in the 20 gun capacity.

Tractor Supply has a decent selection at good prices. Give them a try.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

Pinecone · Aug 11, 2014

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=105193

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nBhOjWHbD6M

The cheap safes may give you a bit of piece of mind, but they are not really burglar proof. In the second link above, they break into a safe in 1 minute 42 seconds.

The heavier the safe, the better. And you DEFINITELY want to attach it the wall and floor. And preferably put it so the side of the safe away from the hinges is against a wall (makes it harder to pry open).

And no matter what, GET A BIGGER SAFE THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED. As mentioned, the ratings are for uncsoped rifles or shotguns. Very slim. Also, at full capacity, you will not be able to get things in and out without banging them into each other. And finally, do you really think you will not be buying any more firearms?

I do NOT store ammunition in a safe. In case of fire, if it gets too hot inside, the entire safe could become a bomb with shrapnel.

vinjet700 · Aug 11, 2014

bossmanpj said:
Tractor Supply has Winchester safes. I have one and love it. I think it was around $700.00

j_h_smith said:
Most safes won't hold the number of guns they say they do. I would say, if it says it will hold 10 guns, then you'd probably only get 7 in there safely. I would look for something in the 20 gun capacity.

Tractor Supply has a decent selection at good prices. Give them a try.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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