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kelly56 · 20 August 2009, 11:18 AM

I've been considering buying a safe to store my valuables. If you own one please post some pics and offer advice on what to look for and what brands are the best bang for the buck.

Mosco · 20 August 2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kelly56

I've been considering buying a safe to store my valuables. If you own one please post some pics and offer advice on what to look for and what brands are the best bang for the buck.

Mike,

what part of Kentucky are you in? I'm in Cincinnati and I know a guy who sells and delivers pre-owned safes, he services N.Ky, Indiana and Cincinnati/Dayton area. I bought a TL-30 rated safe (commercial grade) for less than 3rd of the cost of a new one. I would highly recommend one.

kelly56 · 20 August 2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Mike,

what part of Kentucky are you in? I'm in Cincinnati and I know a guy who sells and delivers pre-owned safes, he services N.Ky, Indiana and Cincinnati/Dayton area. I bought a TL-30 rated safe (commercial grade) for less than 3rd of the cost of a new one. I would highly recommend one.

Sounds great, Greg. I live in Louisville.

Rebel1 · 20 August 2009, 11:34 AM

Absolutely, and we love it. Pics and details later.

Mosco · 20 August 2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kelly56

Sounds great, Greg. I live in Louisville.

May be a bit far for him, but I can ask... PM me if you need my help!

kelly56 · 20 August 2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

May be a bit far for him, but I can ask... PM me if you need my help!

Just started the search. What brand do you own?

Lion · 20 August 2009, 10:54 PM

I own an Amsec safe and bought it from a local locksmith. They told me the brand is one of the best on the market so check with the locksmiths in your area!!!

redshirt1957 · 20 August 2009, 11:05 PM

I own four. Majors and Browning.

JimSnyder · 20 August 2009, 11:07 PM

"Is it safe"

redshirt1957 · 20 August 2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

"Is it safe"

Let me get my dental drill out and check.

JimSnyder · 20 August 2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I own four. Majors and Browning.

You forgot about the "Red" one

Brushpup · 20 August 2009, 11:13 PM

I own one, and its full of things we can't talk about here, so no pics. However, I'm with Joe on this, at least with Browning unless you can afford high end commercial. Brownings are very good for the dollar. I don't know about Majors, but I'm sure they are excellent. I have a custom made unit from a respected company I wont mention. It's an Excellent unit, very customized to my needs, but I will never do business with them again. Matters of principal....

JimSnyder · 20 August 2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Let me get my dental drill out and check.

just the comeback I was looken for

AWATCH · 20 August 2009, 11:37 PM

Own two, one very large and heavy, built in to a wall. keep most of the valuables, watches and unnamed items in it. Have a small one built into a wall for some readily available items.
suggestion get the best and heaviest you can afford and secure it the best way you can, I have seen so many small safes that are really good quality, but can be picked up and carried away...

al

sexner · 21 August 2009, 12:22 AM

I think there are a couple "safes" in the drawer in the bathroom.

redshirt1957 · 21 August 2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AWATCH

I have seen so many small safes that are really good quality, but can be picked up and carried away...

al

Lost a wife because of that little fact.

kelly56 · 21 August 2009, 04:44 AM

Thank you all for your input.

Jocke · 21 August 2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I own four. Majors and Browning.

So that is where you store your ex wifes?

Jocke

BigHat · 21 August 2009, 04:59 AM

If I can ask a question of those of you that own one. Sorry for the minor hijack, but the OP seems happy with his answers.

Is the security of a safe largely (or heavily ) a function of the weight? I'd like to get one, but frankly the idea of toting something super heavy into a high-rise seems daunting. I have great building security, so thinking I really don't need something to resist the efforts of a skilled thief, just deter the efforts of his lesser-trained cousins.
How much attention do you pay to the locking mech.? How much attention do you pay to the fire resistance aspect?

Thanks

AWATCH · 21 August 2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

If I can ask a question of those of you that own one. Sorry for the minor hijack, but the OP seems happy with his answers.

Is the security of a safe largely (or heavily ) a function of the weight? I'd like to get one, but frankly the idea of toting something super heavy into a high-rise seems daunting. I have great building security, so thinking I really don't need something to resist the efforts of a skilled thief, just deter the efforts of his lesser-trained cousins.
How much attention do you pay to the locking mech.? How much attention do you pay to the fire resistance aspect?

Thanks

A GOOD QUALITY SAFE WILL USUALLY HAVE A GOOD LOCKING MECHANISM, THE SAFE WILL BE FIREPROOF, THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE ABILITY OF A THIEF BEING ABLE TO CARRY THE WHOLE THING AWAY... IT NEEDS TO BE HEAVY ENOUGH OR SECURED WELL ENOUGH THAT IT WOULD BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TOTE AWAY

Prince · 21 August 2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AWATCH

A GOOD QUALITY SAFE WILL USUALLY HAVE A GOOD LOCKING MECHANISM, THE SAFE WILL BE FIREPROOF, THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE ABILITY OF A THIEF BEING ABLE TO CARRY THE WHOLE THING AWAY... IT NEEDS TO BE HEAVY ENOUGH OR SECURED WELL ENOUGH THAT IT WOULD BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TOTE AWAY

LOL!!! Don't SHOUT, Al. Turn your "caps lock" key off!

redshirt1957 · 21 August 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

If I can ask a question of those of you that own one. Sorry for the minor hijack, but the OP seems happy with his answers.

Is the security of a safe largely (or heavily ) a function of the weight? I'd like to get one, but frankly the idea of toting something super heavy into a high-rise seems daunting. I have great building security, so thinking I really don't need something to resist the efforts of a skilled thief, just deter the efforts of his lesser-trained cousins.
How much attention do you pay to the locking mech.? How much attention do you pay to the fire resistance aspect?

Thanks

Hey Matt...long time no speak and hope all is well with you. Three ways to defeat a safe; carry it out, defeat the locking mech., or penetrate the outside skin.

My best safe is a Browning, and there are better ones, and it weights in at 900lbs and is bolted to the floor and wall. I have it set up such that you need a finger scan and two combinations to open it. I have seen some "quality safes" that you could open with an axe. The Browning would need an acetylene torch as the walls are very strong. The locking mech. is a 7 out of a ten and will deter most common crooks. I did get one with a high fire resistance since I keep my wills, backups from work and other important papers in it. Bolting it down did decrease the fire rating. What does all that mean? My goal was to make the theif take a lot of time to defeat the safe and acquire the contents. Finally, another safe is in my basement and I would love to see someone manage a 1,500lb safe from the backyard up to the driveway. It took a lot of effort, time, and manpower to get the damn thing in the basement. They make good quality small safes, you just have to secure it such that it cannot easily be removed.

AWATCH · 21 August 2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

LOL!!! Don't SHOUT, Al. Turn your "caps lock" key off!

Sorry, when you get old and blind like me you just don't pay no tension

Troy · 21 August 2009, 12:15 PM

Bought one 2 weeks ago 200 lbs and bolted to concrete floor in 4 corners with 5/8" hilti shields and rod go ahead steal it

champion5 · 21 August 2009, 09:59 PM

here is a pic of my remington sportsman... very good price and has 5 bolts... they start to cost a lot more when they have the bolts that go on the top and bottom as well.

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Lion · 21 August 2009, 10:11 PM

My safe is small and only weighs in at 300 lbs. but it has a very good rating for fire resistance and will stop all but the best burglars(Amsec))!!!

Rebel · 21 August 2009, 10:11 PM

no

Prince · 21 August 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AWATCH

Sorry, when you get old and blind like me you just don't pay no tension

I hear ya, Al. It's DEAF with me! Too many rock concerts too close to the speakers...

Lion · 21 August 2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I hear ya, Al. It's DEAF with me! Too many rock concerts too close to the speakers...

And probably too many extracurricular chemicals!!! LOL!!!

Prince · 21 August 2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

And probably too many extracurricular chemicals!!! LOL!!!

Dave's not here, man!!!

20 August 2009, 11:18 AM	#1
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Do you own a safe? I've been considering buying a safe to store my valuables. If you own one please post some pics and offer advice on what to look for and what brands are the best bang for the buck. __________________

20 August 2009, 10:54 PM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I own an Amsec safe and bought it from a local locksmith. They told me the brand is one of the best on the market so check with the locksmiths in your area!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 August 2009, 11:07 PM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	"Is it safe" __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

20 August 2009, 11:13 PM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I own one, and its full of things we can't talk about here, so no pics. However, I'm with Joe on this, at least with Browning unless you can afford high end commercial. Brownings are very good for the dollar. I don't know about Majors, but I'm sure they are excellent. I have a custom made unit from a respected company I wont mention. It's an Excellent unit, very customized to my needs, but I will never do business with them again. Matters of principal.... __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

21 August 2009, 12:22 AM	#15
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	I think there are a couple "safes" in the drawer in the bathroom. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

20 August 2009, 11:34 AM	#4
Rebel1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: SS Daytona - White Posts: 99	Absolutely, and we love it. Pics and details later.

20 August 2009, 11:05 PM	#8
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I own four. Majors and Browning.

20 August 2009, 11:37 PM	#14
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Own two, one very large and heavy, built in to a wall. keep most of the valuables, watches and unnamed items in it. Have a small one built into a wall for some readily available items. suggestion get the best and heaviest you can afford and secure it the best way you can, I have seen so many small safes that are really good quality, but can be picked up and carried away... al

21 August 2009, 04:44 AM	#17
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Thank you all for your input. __________________

21 August 2009, 04:59 AM	#19
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	If I can ask a question of those of you that own one. Sorry for the minor hijack, but the OP seems happy with his answers. Is the security of a safe largely (or heavily ) a function of the weight? I'd like to get one, but frankly the idea of toting something super heavy into a high-rise seems daunting. I have great building security, so thinking I really don't need something to resist the efforts of a skilled thief, just deter the efforts of his lesser-trained cousins. How much attention do you pay to the locking mech.? How much attention do you pay to the fire resistance aspect? Thanks

21 August 2009, 12:15 PM	#24
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	Bought one 2 weeks ago 200 lbs and bolted to concrete floor in 4 corners with 5/8" hilti shields and rod go ahead steal it

21 August 2009, 09:59 PM	#25
champion5 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: adam Location: erie, pa Watch: ss sub Posts: 187	here is a pic of my remington sportsman... very good price and has 5 bolts... they start to cost a lot more when they have the bolts that go on the top and bottom as well. [IMG][/IMG]

21 August 2009, 10:11 PM	#26
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My safe is small and only weighs in at 300 lbs. but it has a very good rating for fire resistance and will stop all but the best burglars(Amsec))!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 August 2009, 10:11 PM	#27
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,258	no __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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