Best Gun Safe In Your Opinion and why? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

whitetailfanatic · 01-13-2021, 08:09 PM

Narrowed down to 3 so far, warranty and fire rated,old school dial no batteries, opinions wanted
1)Champion
2)Browning
3)Liberty

TxMedic · 01-13-2021, 08:19 PM

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.

QuackHunter · 01-13-2021, 08:20 PM

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

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Walker · 01-13-2021, 08:21 PM

Non keypad for sure. Lot of other variables. Fire rating, especially if you are rural. I'd probably go with price.

ken800 · 01-13-2021, 08:23 PM

I shopped a good bit and got a Liberty with an old-school combo as I don't trust the electronic locks. Decent safe for the money.

kkp005 · 01-13-2021, 08:25 PM

I can strongly recommend browning hells canyon from experience

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TX03RUBI · 01-13-2021, 08:28 PM

Amsec is considerably better is you’re speaking of quality alone and not value.

txheartshot · 01-13-2021, 08:30 PM

AmSec is the best bang for buck in my opinion. I’ve had mine for 4+ years and love it. Thankfully I haven’t fire tested it.

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bdubb · 01-13-2021, 08:34 PM

Graffunder

Only time I wouldn’t suggest them is if you think you’ll be moving around homes any as moving them multiple times gets pricey.

SaltwaterSlick · 01-13-2021, 08:36 PM

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.

http://www.graffundersafes.com/produ...es-weapon.html

timoub007 · 01-13-2021, 08:50 PM

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.

Tim

TxMedic · 01-13-2021, 08:59 PM

Homeland Security and Safes

http://m.homelandsafes.com/site/index.html

bdubb · 01-13-2021, 09:00 PM

I’ll expand on my Graffunder experience.

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.

RR 314 · 01-13-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by txheartshot

AmSec is the best bang for buck in my opinion. I’ve had mine for 4+ years and love it. Thankfully I haven’t fire tested it.

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I just had a friend give me an AMSEC and it is awesome. If I have to buy another safe it will be an AMSEC.

hoythunter02 · 01-14-2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kkp005

I can strongly recommend browning hells canyon from experience

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****, Browning should use this as advertising if you'd allow them. That's impressive. That was a fully involved fire that was getting it. Sorry man.

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whitetailfanatic · 01-15-2021, 07:29 AM

Went through apartment fire also, wish champion would show some fire testing results online
Saw videos on bad customer service on brownings also not USA made, liberty kind of bland but warranty sounds good,I was told add up value of storage items and judge from there as to how much

chaseh · 01-15-2021, 12:29 PM

I've had 3 safes, 1 American eagle by Cannon, 1 liberty fat boy jr, and my current Browning hells Canyon 72.

First 2 were dials, but the Hells canyon is electric. I wouldn't have bought it if wasn't for my locksmith telling me that the keypads have upgraded a lot in the last 10 years and he was very confident in their quality. I bought it at Orschlens Farm store and it was silently onsale. Gave 2500 for it plus 300 to get it delivered to the house. I REALLY like the features of it. Still not quite enough room, but my wife likes it so that's a plus.

I also bought my american eagle back from my buddy (who upgraded to my old fat boy jr) to use for ammo and misc items.

I like the hells canyon the best. The fat boy jr was a nice sized safe and around 1500 when purchased

bowhntrmatt · 01-15-2021, 01:17 PM

I’m not big on brands, because other than the really high-end safes, they aren’t all that different.

I have a dial lock on my safe, and if I could do it again, would be digital. The dial has never given me issues, but takes so darn long to get into.

Tommy1123 · 01-15-2021, 01:22 PM

Liberty 64T

BIG
Well built
Reasonably priced

rtarcher · 01-15-2021, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowhntrmatt

I’m not big on brands, because other than the really high-end safes, they aren’t all that different.

I have a dial lock on my safe, and if I could do it again, would be digital. The dial has never given me issues, but takes so darn long to get into.

Typically, it is no trouble to retrofit an electronic lock on most gun safes. What brand and model do you have?

Todd
Whitley's Lock & Safe
San Antonio

01-13-2021, 08:09 PM	#1
whitetailfanatic Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA	Best Gun Safe In Your Opinion and why? Narrowed down to 3 so far, warranty and fire rated,old school dial no batteries, opinions wanted 1)Champion 2)Browning 3)Liberty Last edited by whitetailfanatic; 01-13-2021 at 08:27 PM.

01-13-2021, 08:34 PM	#9
bdubb Four Point Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas	Graffunder Only time I wouldn’t suggest them is if you think you’ll be moving around homes any as moving them multiple times gets pricey. Last edited by bdubb; 01-13-2021 at 08:37 PM.

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01-13-2021, 08:19 PM	#2
TxMedic Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgetown Hunt In: Kimble County	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.

01-13-2021, 08:20 PM	#3
QuackHunter Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015	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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-13-2021, 08:21 PM	#4
Walker Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	Non keypad for sure. Lot of other variables. Fire rating, especially if you are rural. I'd probably go with price.

01-13-2021, 08:23 PM	#5
ken800 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Liberty Hill Hunt In: Lampasas	I shopped a good bit and got a Liberty with an old-school combo as I don't trust the electronic locks. Decent safe for the money.

01-13-2021, 08:25 PM	#6
kkp005 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison County	I can strongly recommend browning hells canyon from experience Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-13-2021, 08:28 PM	#7
TX03RUBI Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Hall County	Amsec is considerably better is you’re speaking of quality alone and not value.

01-13-2021, 08:30 PM	#8
txheartshot Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Needville, USA Hunt In: Webb & Gillespie counties	AmSec is the best bang for buck in my opinion. I’ve had mine for 4+ years and love it. Thankfully I haven’t fire tested it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-13-2021, 08:36 PM	#10
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	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. http://www.graffundersafes.com/produ...es-weapon.html

01-13-2021, 08:50 PM	#11
timoub007 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SE TX	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. Tim

01-13-2021, 08:59 PM	#12
TxMedic Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgetown Hunt In: Kimble County	Homeland Security and Safes http://m.homelandsafes.com/site/index.html

01-13-2021, 09:00 PM	#13
bdubb Four Point Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas	I’ll expand on my Graffunder experience. 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.

01-15-2021, 07:29 AM	#16
whitetailfanatic Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA	Went through apartment fire also, wish champion would show some fire testing results online Saw videos on bad customer service on brownings also not USA made, liberty kind of bland but warranty sounds good,I was told add up value of storage items and judge from there as to how much

01-15-2021, 12:29 PM	#17
chaseh Spike Join Date: Mar 2016	I've had 3 safes, 1 American eagle by Cannon, 1 liberty fat boy jr, and my current Browning hells Canyon 72. First 2 were dials, but the Hells canyon is electric. I wouldn't have bought it if wasn't for my locksmith telling me that the keypads have upgraded a lot in the last 10 years and he was very confident in their quality. I bought it at Orschlens Farm store and it was silently onsale. Gave 2500 for it plus 300 to get it delivered to the house. I REALLY like the features of it. Still not quite enough room, but my wife likes it so that's a plus. I also bought my american eagle back from my buddy (who upgraded to my old fat boy jr) to use for ammo and misc items. I like the hells canyon the best. The fat boy jr was a nice sized safe and around 1500 when purchased

01-15-2021, 01:17 PM	#18
bowhntrmatt Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wimberley Hunt In: Comstock, Runge	I’m not big on brands, because other than the really high-end safes, they aren’t all that different. I have a dial lock on my safe, and if I could do it again, would be digital. The dial has never given me issues, but takes so darn long to get into.

01-15-2021, 01:22 PM	#19
Tommy1123 Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Houston Hunt In: East Tx	Liberty 64T BIG Well built Reasonably priced