92xj Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I am in the market for a new safe. One thing I will be doing with this safe is getting a 3/4 - 1" plate cut to lay on top of the safe tack welded to the sides. I will also be bolting this safe down. The reason is because I had a buddy recently get broken into, they went to his safe in the den rock it enough to get it to fall over, then used a cutting wheel on an angle grinder to cut the top open with a 8" square and take all his guns. The safe was a big safe, 24 gun holder, it was heavy, they still managed to get it over. So this is the reasoning behing my safe gaurds to my new safe. So here are some questions for you. Where is your safe located? Would you prefer it inside the garage, inside a family style room, bedroom or closet? Do you have yours bolted down? What do you have to protect your safe from people that really want to get into it? Where did you get your safe? How much, if you mind me asking? What is the weight? Any other advice you would like to give me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Seriously? None of the 30 views have safes or dont want to talk about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Seriously? None of the 30 views have safes or dont want to talk about them? :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 First time I have looked at this thread Ben. Been looking at some safes for the new house and have plans to get one when we get out from under some bills. Whatever we get will be bolted down whereever it goes, weight of the safe might be an issue with where we would put it, would not want to put something extremely heavy where it was not supported underneath, might cause the floors to sag over time. Sams club had about the best price in comparable safes of any we have looked at, believe the safe we looked at there was a cannon. Do not remember the exact weight or price. Not really sure where we will put it, basement would be too damp. If the safe is bolted firmly to the wall and floor, it is not going to be tipped over. If the scumbags want in bad enough though, suppose they could cut the top with the safe standing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Where is your safe located? Currently it is right by my back door.....but that is because that is where my man room is. When I lived in my other house it was down stairs in the basement. Would you prefer it inside the garage, inside a family style room, bedroom or closet? Inside the house for me. Do you have yours bolted down? Currently no I do not have mine bolted down. But in my last home I did. What do you have to protect your safe from people that really want to get into it? nothing Where did you get your safe? bp How much, if you mind me asking? Honestly I don't remember it was several years ago What is the weight? not so heavy that one person couldn't tip it over. Any other advice you would like to give me? When I lived in a bigger city I did bolt my safe down and did have it down the stairs into my basement......but where I currently live in a small rural farm town community I don't fear my home being broke into as much so I don't have it bolted down or hidden as much..... Buy the biggest and baddest safe you can afford. you will quickly fill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) I bought a safe a few years ago and I thouroughly researched for months prior to that purchase. I spoke with different safe companies, locksmiths, some jewelers, and steel fabricators. I wound up getting a safe from Sturdy Safe company. They have the thickest steel and best fire protection of any gun safe you're going to find and for less money than a lot of the bigger named safe companies. They aren't the prettiest safe out there, but I'll put it up against any other one out there for safety and fire protection. If you're looking for a safe, check them out. www.sturdysafe.com Give them a call for pricing as they drop ship. On another note, if they had the time to use a grinder to cut the safe open and make that much noise, he should have a security system in addition. I don't care how good the safe is, if you have the right tools and time there's not much that's going to stop them from getting in. "Buy the biggest and baddest safe you can afford. you will quickly fill it. " I second that... and also, buy the next bigger size than you think you need as you will fill it up quickly. Edited October 18, 2010 by Orion_70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ben...buy a bigger safe than you think you need. They fill up fast. Take my word on it . Mine is in my finished basement, anchored to the concrete slab from within. It weighs 750lbs and is a Browning. I paid $1400 and change. The floor is the weakest part(steel wise) of the safe I am told. With new tools, die grinder wheel, plasma cutter ect. Virtually no safe is impenetrable. It will stop the casual thief from kicking in the door and making off with valuables, but James Bond or a pro will get in if they have the time and right tools. I have an active alarm system in my home with the safe being a zone tied to the alarm system. I also have power and light inside the safe for a dehumidifier. Most safes come with a removable floor panel to anchor the safe to the floor through. If you wish to anchor the safe to a concrete slab, let me know and if you have access to a hammer drill, I will ship you heavy duty anchors to secure your safe to the floor. The garage is a bad place to store it because of the inconsistent temps and who could see it when the door is open. Unless the garage is climate controlled and safe is concealed like a big freezer or fridge.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I also have power and light inside the safe for a dehumidifier. . yup I too have a dehumidifier in mine.......I am surprise how much that thing does actually....SO I would high recommend one. And as Anthony mentioned one in the garage would/could be scary based on the constant temp changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I dont think having a safe in my garage would be an issue with temperatures and humidity. Being where I live we have zero humidity. I do not want it in the garage because it would be seen by others when the door was open but I would also have concrete to bolt it down to, whereas in the house I would not. Its a dang catch 22 here. I also, completely understand not wanting to post info about your safe on the net, Its pretty easy to find an address of someone based on their screen name and then go from there. Thanks for the replies so far guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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