RedHead 1856 Collection Fire-Resistant Gun Safe

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I picked one of these up from Bass Pro this weekend. It seems like a really nice safe, but I know nothing about safes. I liked the fact that there is a dial and you are not relying on a battery to get to your guns. It is fire resistant for 30 min up to 1200*. It will hold 21 long guns. and weighs in at almost 500 lbs. Plus it is very appealing to the eyes.

It list for $999.00 on the B.P. website, but was on sale for $699.00, + 10% off with reward card, and no tax!!

Was this a good buy? Any reviews or experiences with this brand or similar safes?

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[deafdave3]

No, that's a terrible safe! The worse in the market! You got swindled! I'll take it off your hands for fifty bucks.

 

[Richard in LA]

No, that's a terrible safe! The worse in the market! You got swindled! I'll take it off your hands for fifty bucks.

Dave,
Evidently you have $50 and a link of boudin burning a hole in your pocket

 

[deafdave3]

Dave,
Evidently you have $50 and a link of boudin burning a hole in your pocket

OH, MAN!!! That one made me laugh! Thanks!

Seriously, though... that is an awesome safe; you did well.

 

[Richard in LA]

OH, MAN!!! That one made me laugh! Thanks!

Seriously, though... that is an awesome safe; you did well.

That appears to be a nice safe, probably worth the money, although the Cannon safe deal at Tractor Supply Co is also a good deal, but has an electronic lock.

BTW, I prefer my electronic pad over a dial, as I can get into it in pitch black, just by feel, since the keypad is laid out like a phone.

 

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I would have loved an electronic lock, but it just seems like more stuff to go wrong. I would imagine reliability is pretty high with e-locks. I just kept thinking about that 1 time when I need a gun fast and the battery is dead, or a loose connection just happen to develop.

 

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I just checked out that cannon at TSC. Man that is a nice safe; I would have bought that one just for the warranty.... They'll replace it if ever stolen or damaged by fire or flood.

I sure wish someone would have passed this little piece of info along to me Thursday. I mean, really, WTF is Tractor supply doing selling gun safes?