Depends on what you want. All that you listed are quality safes that will no doubt meet your needs. When we built a new house, I looked at all of them and decided to go custom. I couldn’t be happier. Built to my specs and delivered to my door.
I’ve heard good things about all of them, I’ve also heard people trash talk liberty saying they’re not that nice. The Winchester’s seem nice as well but I’m waiting on a Liberty Lincoln 25 currently, my boss has a large browning he’s going to be getting rid of as well as a large Winchester he will likely be getting rid of. He’s also got a Pendleton which is cool
In my “opinion” since you asked... none of the ones you listed are real “safes”. They are RSC’s. Residential Security Containers. If you want the best, look at Graffunder. You can see them at Lone Star Gun Safes in northwest Houston. When you see a real certified safe, you will appreciate the difference. ...since you asked.
When I was shopping about ten years ago I wanted a better fire rating than the ones sold at TSC, Academy, etc. My research led me to Sturdy Safe. The only ting I did not like about them is that they are a California company but believe they have a good product. So far no issues with it and thankfully have not needed to test that fire rating.
Compare what is actually used for the fire retarding insulation. I wanted something more than sheetrock.
Pros:
They are simple and stout with no gimmicks. Build quality is good with a great fit and finish. Outside of someone showing up with Broco rods and experience you’ll do fine against just about any intrusion attempts. They have the weight to keep them in place and still have the ability to anchor to the slab. Group 1 locks on the E and F and the door, outside of its weight, glides open and closed with ease.
Cons:
You’re buying a heirloom quality safe in my opinion and you pay for it, even in just the cost of steel these days. The name alone will raise delivery costs but you can usually negotiate the delivery with the seller. If you get a heavier Graffunder you can expect a $1,000 move fee and limited options due to the need for a hydraulic trailer. Safe Moves is the go to for the Houston area and I believe they may also support San Antonio and Dallas too. Closing the door watch your fingers or they may become shorter. Also slow the door as you close the door. The air pressure as you close the door may eventually knock off the heat expanding smoke seals in a few places but they stick back on without issue.
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