Anyone have any recommendations? Looking for something to fit between standard 16” OC studs. Won’t break the bank ($300 or less would be nice) and can accommodate at least one handgun and one long gun. Preferably something a bit heavier duty than the stack-on IWC-55 cabinet. Fire protection not necessary (but I wouldn’t mind it). Keyed entry is not a negative.
But super flimsy construction not okay.
From what I am finding my choices are a handgun safe that may actually be legitimately pry and tool resistant (I said resistant), or basically in in wall gun cabinet that a minute with a mallet and pry bar would have torn open.
Primarily looking to keep kids out and quick access, but if something exists that might resist a mildly curious robber I wouldn’t be upset by that (obviously nothing will stop a determined robber who is going to use power tools)
Wife would need to be able to open it (hence key that can go on her key ring and my key ring. Or biometric. Combo won’t work as she won’t remember it).
I've got one made by Mosler that fits between standard 16" OC studs and 4" deep. About 55" tall. Full flange on the front to cover the hole you cut in the wall. Lags into the studs from inside the safe in 8-10 locations. It's very sturdy with a 1/4" thick steel door. Push button combo lock. Weighs about 80-90 pounds. I picked it up used 10 years ago. Holds 2 or 3 long rifles with two shelves at the top. Quick and easy access and easy to conceal behind a door or in a closet.