Gun Safes - Page 2

mrsnipy · 02-17-2010, 02:28 PM

I looked at the digital combo locks and passes for a dial tumbler type. The dealer who I bought my theftguard(Browning) had 3 digital and coud not open any of them to show me the safe.I had a few problems with the dial on my safe due to spinning the knob...DO NOT DO THIS...this will cause a sticky tumbler syndrom.due to the timblers which are packed in grease to stick. Browning customer service was outstanding and the tech walked me thru reseting my tumblers almost an hour on the phone. BTW 24 gun with golden rod deliverd 675.00
mrsnipy

SOUTHPAW · 02-17-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsnipy

I looked at the digital combo locks and passes for a dial tumbler type. The dealer who I bought my theftguard(Browning) had 3 digital and coud not open any of them to show me the safe.I had a few problems with the dial on my safe due to spinning the knob...DO NOT DO THIS...this will cause a sticky tumbler syndrom.due to the timblers which are packed in grease to stick. Browning customer service was outstanding and the tech walked me thru reseting my tumblers almost an hour on the phone. BTW 24 gun with golden rod deliverd 675.00
mrsnipy

I'm picking up a safe tomorrow with a dial. How much did you spin the dial to cause a sticky tumbler??

triker · 02-17-2010, 02:58 PM

Hey there Southpaw, finally pulled the trigger and got it bought? Got mine anchored down today and was already loaded up with everything we wanted in it. Get it anchored, loaded and set back with somewhat peace of mind. Triker

SOUTHPAW · 02-17-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by triker

Hey there Southpaw, finally pulled the trigger and got it bought? Got mine anchored down today and was already loaded up with everything we wanted in it. Get it anchored, loaded and set back with somewhat peace of mind. Triker

Yep, picking one up tomorrow. Putting it in a closet and lag-bolting it to the floor asap.

Ruger Redhawk · 03-02-2010, 11:55 AM

Safes are great things to have. Mine are all bolted down to a concrete slab.Butted up against eachother so side entry will be hard especially the middle safe.I highly recommend if you get a safe don't stop there. Get a alarm system installed.I've used ADT for years and they are on the ball.If the power goes out they call us to see what's happening.Anything shows up on the alarm they call first. If they get no answer the local police are sent out.Our system is set up if they cut the phone lines it's monitored by satellite.Once you get over the shock of the initial cost having it installed you have a monthly monitoring fee. Depending what all you have it runs about a 1.00 a day.Ours is a little more a month but we went overboard.

A Golden Rod is a must. I also added socketless fixtures and burn 2 low wattage light bulbs 24/7. I found the curl cue light bulbs last for months if not years. They don't put out as much heat as the standard light bulbs.

SOUTHPAW · 03-02-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruger Redhawk

Safes are great things to have. Mine are all bolted down to a concrete slab.Butted up against eachother so side entry will be hard especially the middle safe.I highly recommend if you get a safe don't stop there. Get a alarm system installed.I've used ADT for years and they are on the ball.If the power goes out they call us to see what's happening.Anything shows up on the alarm they call first. If they get no answer the local police are sent out.Our system is set up if they cut the phone lines it's monitored by satellite.Once you get over the shock of the initial cost having it installed you have a monthly monitoring fee. Depending what all you have it runs about a 1.00 a day.Ours is a little more a month but we went overboard.

A Golden Rod is a must. I also added socketless fixtures and burn 2 low wattage light bulbs 24/7. I found the curl cue light bulbs last for months if not years. They don't put out as much heat as the standard light bulbs.

Wow, sounds like you have it all covered redhawk! I'm iterested in switching to ADT. If you have a chance can you PM me the cost details? And as far as bolting it down, next week mine is going to be lag bolted to the hard wood floor inside of a closet. Obviously not as good as concrete but still a major PITA for most to saw the entire floor out around the safe... If my collection grows substantially, we'll see about moving the safe to the garage... But I worry about humidity down there... Hmmm

Ruger Redhawk · 03-02-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHPAW

Wow, sounds like you have it all covered redhawk! I'm iterested in switching to ADT. If you have a chance can you PM me the cost details? And as far as bolting it down, next week mine is going to be lag bolted to the hard wood floor inside of a closet. Obviously not as good as concrete but still a major PITA for most to saw the entire floor out around the safe... If my collection grows substantially, we'll see about moving the safe to the garage... But I worry about humidity down there... Hmmm

Southpaw I sent you a PM.

you said,
we'll see about moving the safe to the garage... But I worry about humidity down there... Hmmm

When I lived in FL the humidity is very high. I had my safes in the garage and never had a moisture or rust problem. As long as you keep a Golden Rod in the safe. For added protection I added a couple of the Socketless fixtures in them and burned a couple light bulbs 24/7.
If you are going to have long term storage I suggest using RIG and a sheep skin wipe.It works for me.

SOUTHPAW · 03-02-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruger Redhawk

Southpaw I sent you a PM.

you said,
we'll see about moving the safe to the garage... But I worry about humidity down there... Hmmm

When I lived in FL the humidity is very high. I had my safes in the garage and never had a moisture or rust problem. As long as you keep a Golden Rod in the safe. For added protection I added a couple of the Socketless fixtures in them and burned a couple light bulbs 24/7.
If you are going to have long term storage I suggest using RIG and a sheep skin wipe.It works for me.

Thanks for the PM redhawk! Very helpful indeed! As far as putting the safe in the garage goes, I guess the only real reason Id ever want it there is: the concrete. Besides that; it's location would be inconvenient, as my office where I clean and tinker is on the opposite side of the house. Also it's freezing in
the winter... Ahhh I don't know...

Ruger Redhawk · 03-03-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHPAW

Thanks for the PM redhawk! Very helpful indeed! As far as putting the safe in the garage goes, I guess the only real reason Id ever want it there is: the concrete. Besides that; it's location would be inconvenient, as my office where I clean and tinker is on the opposite side of the house. Also it's freezing in
the winter... Ahhh I don't know...

I didn't have much choice where to put mine. I wasn't about to put that much weight on the second story on wood decking.Mine is in the basement well anchored and pretty much climate controlled.

SOUTHPAW · 03-03-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruger Redhawk

I didn't have much choice where to put mine. I wasn't about to put that much weight on the second story on wood decking.Mine is in the basement well anchored and pretty much climate controlled.

Well, I'm not really worried about the weight since it's only one safe and the floor can probably support 1,000+ lbs I'm guessing...

I would love a climate controlled lower level office where I could bolt it to the slab though! Next house maybe?

Ruger Redhawk · 03-03-2010, 10:29 AM

We keep the A/C- heat pump running 24/7 so the temperature stays pretty much the same.

You said............ Well, I'm not really worried about the weight since it's only one safe and the floor can probably support 1,000+ lbs I'm guessing...

Is it guessing or hoping? LOL. I would sure make sure before putting it there.That could be a very dangerious and costly mistake if you guessed wrong.

SOUTHPAW · 03-03-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruger Redhawk

We keep the A/C- heat pump running 24/7 so the temperature stays pretty much the same.

You said............ Well, I'm not really worried about the weight since it's only one safe and the floor can probably support 1,000+ lbs I'm guessing...

Is it guessing or hoping? LOL. I would sure make sure before putting it there.That could be a very dangerious and costly mistake if you guessed wrong.

Actually, I thought about it and considering my kitchen island with granite top and wine fridge and contents is about 1000+ lbs, I'd say a 600lb safe will be fine. I'm pretty confident you can park a car on my floors. Haha

And I don't even want to know what your utility bills are!

frankiestoys · 04-06-2010, 03:28 AM

I better get a new safe

Thought mine would be ok not so sure now.

02-17-2010, 02:28 PM	#41
mrsnipy Joined: Feb 2008 From: bloomsburg, Pa Posts: 17	safes I looked at the digital combo locks and passes for a dial tumbler type. The dealer who I bought my theftguard(Browning) had 3 digital and coud not open any of them to show me the safe.I had a few problems with the dial on my safe due to spinning the knob...DO NOT DO THIS...this will cause a sticky tumbler syndrom.due to the timblers which are packed in grease to stick. Browning customer service was outstanding and the tech walked me thru reseting my tumblers almost an hour on the phone. BTW 24 gun with golden rod deliverd 675.00 mrsnipy

03-02-2010, 11:55 AM	#45
Ruger Redhawk Joined: Jun 2007 From: Southeastern USA Posts: 945	Safes are great things to have. Mine are all bolted down to a concrete slab.Butted up against eachother so side entry will be hard especially the middle safe.I highly recommend if you get a safe don't stop there. Get a alarm system installed.I've used ADT for years and they are on the ball.If the power goes out they call us to see what's happening.Anything shows up on the alarm they call first. If they get no answer the local police are sent out.Our system is set up if they cut the phone lines it's monitored by satellite.Once you get over the shock of the initial cost having it installed you have a monthly monitoring fee. Depending what all you have it runs about a 1.00 a day.Ours is a little more a month but we went overboard. A Golden Rod is a must. I also added socketless fixtures and burn 2 low wattage light bulbs 24/7. I found the curl cue light bulbs last for months if not years. They don't put out as much heat as the standard light bulbs. Last edited by Ruger Redhawk; 03-02-2010 at 11:58 AM.

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02-17-2010, 02:58 PM	#43
triker Joined: Jan 2010 From: SW Iowa Posts: 28	Hey there Southpaw, finally pulled the trigger and got it bought? Got mine anchored down today and was already loaded up with everything we wanted in it. Get it anchored, loaded and set back with somewhat peace of mind. Triker

03-03-2010, 10:29 AM	#51
Ruger Redhawk Joined: Jun 2007 From: Southeastern USA Posts: 945	We keep the A/C- heat pump running 24/7 so the temperature stays pretty much the same. You said............ Well, I'm not really worried about the weight since it's only one safe and the floor can probably support 1,000+ lbs I'm guessing... Is it guessing or hoping? LOL. I would sure make sure before putting it there.That could be a very dangerious and costly mistake if you guessed wrong.

04-06-2010, 03:28 AM	#53
frankiestoys Joined: Feb 2010 From: South Florida Posts: 101	I better get a new safe Thought mine would be ok not so sure now.