Opinion on Wilson Gun Safe?

[SecondAmdFirst]

Sorry to bother you guys with this, but nothing came up under google. Does anyone know anything or have an opinion on Wilson gun safes? I found an article that generally recommended certain features (8 gauge body, 1" bolts, etc.). However, all the safes I've seen with 8 gauge or thicker bodies are at least $4k. A local shop has a used Wilson in stock for $1500 fully installed. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Any opinions??? I was going to buy one tomorrow, but wanted to check with the NES community.

 

[Diggs]

Wish I could help but I don't know anythin about Wilson safes...sounds good though. I think you should just go buy one then show us some picts.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Wish I could help but I don't know anythin about Wilson safes...sounds good though. I think you should just go buy one then show us some picts.

Oh....someone wants some dirty gun porn, don't they??? A new fully loaded safe does it for ya, huh? LOL

 

[drgrant]

If you are putting in on a ground floor you can also get a used TL rated plate safe, like one of those big multipurpose office safes with the 2 doors. if you aren't moving anywhere soon and you are going to have someone else install it. Some of these are not "made for guns" but you can use your imagination to come up with supports and dividers.

-Mike

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

If you are putting in on a ground floor you can also get a used TL rated plate safe, like one of those big multipurpose office safes with the 2 doors. if you aren't moving anywhere soon and you are going to have someone else install it. Some of these are not "made for guns" but you can use your imagination to come up with supports and dividers.

-Mike

I looked into that, but they're VERY expensive and very few have the height for long guns. This shop owner seemed to think 8 gauge cases and such were a waste of money (like $5k and up). He said the difference between 12 gauge and 8 gauge was about 5 minutes for a pro. Supposedly you can't "knock" the bolts on this with a sledge hammer, the bolts are 1 1/4" chromed, multiple secondary locks.....oh....and I found out today when i went to see it.....it's not used....but brand new for $1500 installed in my basement.

 

[Titan]

Is this the model you're looking at?...

http://www.wilsonsafe.com/acatalog/Gun_Safe_6030.html

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Is this the model you're looking at?...

http://www.wilsonsafe.com/acatalog/Gun_Safe_6030.html

Yup! Opinion?

 

[Titan]

Yup! Opinion?

There's really not enough info there for me to say, but I can tell you my criteria for a safe purchase.

In that price range, I'd expect 12 gauge steel, anything else would be a bonus. For reference, Gun Vaults are 16 gauge, most safes in the 2.5 to 4k range would typically be 10 gauge or better.

Here's a link that converts sheet metal gauges to inches etc....
http://www.gkctcc.com/sheet_metal_gauge_conversions.htm

I would look for locking bolts on both sides of the door, with bolts of at least 1" diam.

I would hope to get a pass thru built into the safe, for electrical appliances like a Goldenrod heater.

There's a lot more here, covering safes of all values from budget to top notch custom...

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunsafes.html

Here's a link to a company that makes a lot of safes for LE, uses 7 or 8 gauge bodies, and has models in your range (for feature comparison)...
http://www.sturdysafe.com/model3627.htm

Good luck and post some pictures if you get it.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

There's really not enough info there for me to say, but I can tell you my criteria for a safe purchase.

In that price range, I'd expect 12 gauge steel, anything else would be a bonus. For reference, Gun Vaults are 16 gauge, most safes in the 2.5 to 4k range would typically be 10 gauge or better.

Here's a link that converts sheet metal gauges to inches etc....
http://www.gkctcc.com/sheet_metal_gauge_conversions.htm

I would look for locking bolts on both sides of the door, with bolts of at least 1" diam.

I would hope to get a pass thru built into the safe, for electrical appliances like a Goldenrod heater.

There's a lot more here, covering safes of all values from budget to top notch custom...

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunsafes.html

Here's a link to a company that makes a lot of safes for LE, uses 7 or 8 gauge bodies, and has models in your range (for feature comparison)...
http://www.sturdysafe.com/model3627.htm

Good luck and post some pictures if you get it.

Thanks for the info, I did go to that site. The problem is, their recommendation for minimum costs BIG BIG money. I looked at AmSec, Wilson, and even Liberty. Even at the inflated prices of Liberty, they don't meet those recommendations.

 

[Titan]

Thanks for the info, I did go to that site. The problem is, their recommendation for minimum costs BIG BIG money. I looked at AmSec, Wilson, and even Liberty. Even at the inflated prices of Liberty, they don't meet those recommendations.

Take a look at that link to Sturdy Safe. Their prices seem very reasonable for a 7 or 8 gauge safe with the features they have.

They look to be minimal frills safes but high on quality of workmanship. After all, how fancy does something need to be in your basement, closet, or gun room?

The Wilson is probably fine too. Just make sure it's not a really light gauge and that your satisfied with its features (i.e. S&G lock, etc.).

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Take a look at that link to Sturdy Safe. Their prices seem very reasonable for a 7 or 8 gauge safe with the features they have.

They look to be minimal frills safes but high on quality of workmanship. After all, how fancy does something need to be in your basement, closet, or gun room?

The Wilson is probably fine too. Just make sure it's not a really light gauge and that your satisfied with its features (i.e. S&G lock, etc.).

Got the official word...here are the specs

- 11 gauge body steel
- 1" chrome bolts that completely encircle the door
- External hinges
- Bolts completely extend into the far side of the firewarll
- Tamper-proof corners
- Multiple relockers
- I believe it is called "knock proof", meaning someone can't slam the sides with a sledge hammer and break the bolts

Furthermore, it is going is a very tight closet. That means if someone wants to tamper with the sides, they will have to break through a concrete wall on both sides to do so.

 

[Titan]

They sound like decent features in safe for that price. I don't think you'd regret it.