Need Gun Safe Advice

Hugh · 12-14-2001, 11:55 AM

Luke,

I have a Browning, and I believe it is one of the best for looks and protection, but there are others out there that are equally good. Rick brings up a lot of good points, especially in looks and where the safe will be located, as you pay for looks. Be sure that it has a top quality lock, and that the bolts are hardened and extend from the door on all four sides. Definitely get one BIGGER than you think you need, as I outgrew mine in 5 years.

If you are handy with your hands, you can buy one without the interior racks and shelves a little cheaper, as I did, and design & build your own. I was able to get 1/3 more guns in mine by putting in my own interior. I built the racks/shelves of 3/8" plywood and covered them with auto carpet from an auto supply store.

12-14-2001, 11:55 AM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Need Gun Safe Advice Luke, I have a Browning, and I believe it is one of the best for looks and protection, but there are others out there that are equally good. Rick brings up a lot of good points, especially in looks and where the safe will be located, as you pay for looks. Be sure that it has a top quality lock, and that the bolts are hardened and extend from the door on all four sides. Definitely get one BIGGER than you think you need, as I outgrew mine in 5 years. If you are handy with your hands, you can buy one without the interior racks and shelves a little cheaper, as I did, and design & build your own. I was able to get 1/3 more guns in mine by putting in my own interior. I built the racks/shelves of 3/8" plywood and covered them with auto carpet from an auto supply store.