3 Recommended Good Rifle Safes…

If you want to keep your long firearms secure and out of harms way, a high quality rifle safe can give you peace of mind when you sleep at night. Now traditionally gun safe tend to be incredibly expensive – the reinforced materials that they are constructed of demand a high price point. Listed below are 3 safes that are recommended, starting with the cheapest that we could find. Each model below slots in at a different price point, but as the price goes up so does the standard of security that the safe affords.

 

1) SentrySafe Rifle Safe  (5 Gun Capacity) |  Our Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars

The SentrySafe comes in at a very low price point which may just raise some people’s eyebrows. This is an ecomony safe, yes, but it is very well constructed and compares very favorably with just about any other model in the same price range. While it is true that this model is not fire proof or built to survive a bomb blast, if all you are looking for is a high quality item for storing firearms inside the home it is hard to look past it.

 

 

2) SentrySafe Electronic Lock Safe -  14 Gun Capacity |  Our Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

While this model is expensive the build quality justifies the price. Just like its little brother above, this is a well made safe – however this model features an electronic lock (more on this later) and a higher storage capacity for those of you that have a large collection of firearms. The locking mechanism features 3 live and 3 deadbolts so no-one is going to be able to get into this safe unless they have a degree in thievery. Available with free shipping at the present time, so if you are looking for a larger capacity safe with a strong security rating then this is a good deal.

 

 

3) GS8 Stack-On Rifle Safe |  Our Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars

Not everyone likes or trusts electronic safes, so we thought it would be a good idea to include a combination lock safe in this small round-up. Again this is an economy safe, but don’t let the price fool you – this is a very high quality model that can help keep your gun collection away from criminals and your grandchildren. As always when mounting a safe, be sure to mount it securley against a wall or in an enclosed space so that it cannot be pried onto the ground. This is in now way the best safe around, but in a value for money competition this model gives even the SentrySafes a run for their money.

 

 

 


SentrySafe G0135 Black Safe 5 Long Gun Maximum Capacity Safe, 3.5 Cubic Feet, Black
List Price: $355.00
Sale Price: $158.48
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours


SentrySafe G1459E 14-Gun Electronic Lock Safe, Black Powder Coat
List Price: $609.99
Sale Price: $488.26
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 weeks


Stack-On GS-8 8-Gun Safe with Combination Lock, Green
List Price: $279.99
Sale Price: $494.99
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days



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Rifle Safe Buying Guide

A rifle safe gives you security and peace of mind in the home…

In the past, folks displayed their rifles and shotguns in gorgeous wood and glass velvet-lined interior-lit display cases. As many have found to their great chagrin, however, these display cases often said “take me” to theives. These beautiful display cases provided no security whatsoever, in spite of the tiny door key lock. They simply kept all your heirloom guns in an easy to see, easy to steal location.

Practicality takes precedence over showmanship, so security-conscious folks nowadays prefer the less showy but infinitely more secure gun safe. If you’re in the market to purchase a safe, this rifle safe buying guide will give you some things to consider.

 

Capacity…

How many guns do you wish to store? If you only have one or two, then a small rifle safe will suit you fine. However, if you’re a collector or if you’ve just inherited your grandpa’s entire collection, then you’re going to need a significantly larger one. Keep in mind, though, that unless the safe is fireproof, it’s not really a safe. It’s a firearms cabinet. Which may also suit you if you’re willng to bolt it to the floor/walls and don’t mind it being flammable.

That being said, standard gun safes range from a tiny 55″ high and about a foot square to over 5 feet tall and over 3 feet wide. Check the length of your guns to be sure they will fit inside with plenty of overhead so you can easily remove them. Once you’ve decided on the size you need, the next thing to consider is the weight.

 

Weight Matters…

The heavier the safe is, the more secure it is. Safes range from 250 lbs to upward of 2000 lbs (while the aforementioned cabinet goes for about 70 lbs), with the typical choice being approximately 750 lbs. When you consider weight, consider where you’re going to place it and how you’re going to get it in there. If you have to hire someone to install it, it’s going to be more expensive. And if you want it upstairs, be sure your floors can withstand the weight.

Some other things to consider in your search: If you have handguns or ammunition you want to store, then adjustable shelves or drawers are nice. If you have scoped rifles, a rotary rack is helpful and keeps you from banging the scope when you remove your rifle. Padding keeps your valuable collection from scratching.