They are made out of 3/16" plate steel, the doors are 1/2", not gauge size sheet metal, the locks they use are good quality, the fire ratings are better than most, etc.What do you like about a Fort Knox?
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They are made out of 3/16" plate steel, the doors are 1/2", not gauge size sheet metal, the locks they use are good quality, the fire ratings are better than most, etc.What do you like about a Fort Knox?
I wonder if they will come out with anything that will qualify for RSC2.They are made out of 3/16" plate steel, the doors are 1/2", not gauge size sheet metal, the locks they use are good quality, the fire ratings are better than most, etc.
that's not a lot of clearance... are the lally and the wall perfectly plumb? And is that lally clean? Almost all the ones I've seen have some cement caked on them which would reduce your width.
Can you just move the lolly column over if need be? The 1/2 inch you might need wouldn't change anything, just a margin of error.
That is also an odd place for a lolly column...
And although its common practice, nobody said a safes gotta be in the basement. I know fire danger increases upstairs but it is a drier place to store guns too.
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Funny. There's more too it than that. The location makes it great to prevent manipulation, cutting, etc.If I was you I would just man up and tell the wife where it's going whether she liked it or not so screw the basement! Yeah because that's what I'd do!!
Can you just move the lolly column over if need be? The 1/2 inch you might need wouldn't change anything, just a margin of error.
That is also an odd place for a lolly column...
And although its common practice, nobody said a safes gotta be in the basement. I know fire danger increases upstairs but it is a drier place to store guns too.
I failed that ruleThe general rule is "buy the biggest thing that you can afford vs what you can fit through the door wherever it is going".
-Mike
Exactly.The real reason its a more common thing is because after a point safes are heavy and can f*** up your floor. With garage or basement option, there usually isn't a weight
limit problem.
-Mike
I failed that rule
It's not really the first time though. I'm trying to keep my head off a block, find a decent safe that will fit the spot I want because the spot doesn't advertise there's a safe there to other eyes & it's a good hardened spot.I said “I won’t have that much stuff” a couple years in I got a Liberty 30 gun 800 lb safe.
Do it right the first time
I doubt the doors are 1/2" steel, though the hardplate area may be. Your biggest concern should be the side, back, top and bottom doors.They are made out of 3/16" plate steel, the doors are 1/2", not gauge size sheet metal, the locks they use are good quality, the fire ratings are better than most, etc.
The listing includes a bunch of specifications but omits the gauge of steel. When this is done, there is usually a reason.HomeDepot has a sale today for the Stack On 18 gun option. $399
18-Gun Fire Rated Safe with Electronic Lock and Door Storage, Black
Armorguard 18-Gun Fire Rated Safe with Electronic Lock and Door Storage, Black A-18-MB-E-S - The Home Depot
Offering durability, this Armorguard 18-Gun Safe is fire rated for 30 minutes up to 1,400-degrees F. It features a drill-resistant, hardened steel plate that is located behind the lock for greater security.www.homedepot.com
Right, but real protection starts at RSC-2 which is for all intents and purposes TL-10. Short of that, you're keeping out curious little hands. I don't care if it's 14ga steel vs 10ga steel - either will open up right quick with a grinder.The listing includes a bunch of specifications but omits the gauge of steel. When this is done, there is usually a reason.
Yeah. The good news is it is not an emergency, and I have the luxury of time. I might roll the dice on the Wasatch anyway....I think you’re going to have to get something that’s going to leave more room than you originally wanted.
it looks like snap safe has something 22” wide
Modular Safes - SnapSafe
Modular design makes moving and assembly easy, eliminating the need for hired movers or installers.www.snapsafe.com
or this
MESA 7.6 cu. ft. Fire Resistant Combination 14-Gun Lock Capacity Gun Safe MBF5922C - The Home Depot
MESA Gun Safes protect your weapons and other valuables by combining all the features of a burglary and fire safe. The MBF Series safe keep firearms out of the wrong hands for your safety and theirs. Textured black finish.www.homedepot.com
Yeah, I'm up in the air. How is yours configured?Get whatever size safe you can fit in the space. Just remember to cut the capacity in half. If it's a 12 gun safe, figure that you'll be able to fit 6 or so in there comfortably. Any more than that and you're pushing your luck. Like I said, my Centurion has 4 long guns in it, and they're all close to touching.