Gun Safe Questions

[Naptown]

I have a Centurion that is made by Liberty. It was $600 at GM and I like it a lot. It'll keep the honest ones out (and the kids too).

 

[Titanium Man]

I saw these guys also and thought if I ever bought a back-up for my monolith, it would be from them.


Steelwater Gun Safes - The Best and Most Affordable Gun Safe Company In The World

 

[jss1956]

Thanks to everyone for the input. Based on what I've read here and the info I found in my research it sounds like I'm OK rolling a safe across the floors upstairs as long as I stay under ~600 lbs. It's getting it up the steps that I'm sweating. I've got some trusty friends that can help me. If anyone has tips on how to get a 600 lb object up a flight of steps I would love to hear how you did it.

Thanks again.

 

[shootinghoosier]

Thanks to everyone for the input. Based on what I've read here and the info I found in my research it sounds like I'm OK rolling a safe across the floors upstairs as long as I stay under ~600 lbs. It's getting it up the steps that I'm sweating. I've got some trusty friends that can help me. If anyone has tips on how to get a 600 lb object up a flight of steps I would love to hear how you did it.

Thanks again.

One step at a time.

 

[Sheltie]

I bought my safe from a locksmith in Plymouth Indiana. He was knowledgeable and had a stair dolly. He literally moved the safe himself up and down steps to get it in my house. He delivered it with a box truck with a lift. I think the safe weighs around 800#. If I sell the house it comes with it.

Best investment I have made. I am all for saving money but I felt it was worth more to listen to the advise of a professional and with his ability to deliver and provide service I was willing to pay more for that.

One last thing, what ever size safe you think you need, go one size bigger.

FWIW, I'm not related to or associated with the gentleman that owns the company I just appreciated his service and knowledge.

 

[HK Guy]

My safe weighs around 1800 pounds empty, to move it I simply called DB Safe in Plymouth. Dave showed up with the tools (pallet, pallet jack, railroad jacks, aluminum plate, plywood, pry bars, stair climbing dolly, lift gate truck) and most importantly the knowledge to get it moved no muss no fuss.

I originally was going to move it with some strong friends and he laughed (I bought it from him) and told me a number of horror stories of guys DIYing with ropes and such. The end results were ambo rides and/or broken safes.

Best $250 I ever spent....

 

[Titanium Man]

When I brought in my 2000+ lb. monolith (empty), I left it on the 4x4's, lifted the carpet inside, removed the lag bolts, drilled completely through to the concrete, and secured it into the concrete in the garage slab. Very secure. I was impressed that even before it was loaded with guns, before it was bolted down, I could open the door and hang my 275lb body, and not even make the safe so much as shudder. With my golden rod, it stays nice and toasty inside, and I'm very satisfied.