Ditto buy QUALITY make sure it is fire rated and as stated figure out what size you think you need then buy two sixes larger this will be the best decision you make.I have a Winchester and one just like mine was in a fire here. When the safe was opened, cash money in the safe was just as it was when it was put in the safe, no changes from the heat. The house burned down. When you decide on the size you want, buy a bigger one. You will regret not having a larger safe pretty quickly.
Some things to think about. External hinges allow you to remove the door when you move it, lessens the weight by around 30%. Many low end safes use internal hinges instead of bolts and provide less security. Also if someone tries to break into your safe the hinges are one of the first things they attack. External hinges are not part of the safe security, just load bearing for the door.
Make sure you bolt it to the floor. If they can lay it down it is much easier to break into.
Some safe companies (sorry can't remember right now the names) will at their expense open your safe for you in the event it is damaged by fire or attempted theft.
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The Big horn safe I was looking at from Costco says free repair or replacement in the event of an attempted or actual Burglary attack or fire. Don't know about their quality though.
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For now the only questions I have is how do you like it and how hard is it to move? I wanted a mechanical lock too but I might just take this deal.I have that safe.... from Costco.
If you have specific questions let em fly......
I really wanted a mechanical lock but went with that model because it was a killer deal.
I have had the safe for a year and still like it.
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For now the only questions I have is how do you like it and how hard is it to move? I wanted a mechanical lock too but I might just take this deal.
Is there a website or something that compares multiple safes? Also, what do we need specific about fire ratings, security ratings, FFL safe requirements.
Thanks all..........
I do like it. It isn't really large, but is the best I could do in my price range. Overall I have no complaints. I have called the company twice and both times they were extremely polite and helpful.
I moved the safe by using a truck jack to lift the door off of the hinges and then making two trips with an appliance dolly. I had to take it around a real tight corner on a split flight of stairs and to get it down the bottom flight I had to squeeze between it a nd the wall. That worried me quite a bit but I moved it without issue. The second trip with the door was a piece of cake. Used the truck jack to put the door back on and whola......... happy as a clam.
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That's on the top of my list for my next safe along with the LincolnI'm doing the same research. I think I have decided on the fatboy (64) by liberty. But I'm very interested in what others have to say.
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