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Liberty Franklin vs Superior Master
2/11/2012 4:05:28 AM
In the market for a safe/RSC. $1800 budget. Small collection of 4 long rifles and 3 pistols. I am sure it will grow a little but my budget is firm (for all the GO BIGGER dudes.) I plan on buying a much larger safe (Probably a Sturdy 4824) in the next 5 years and I can move this smaller one to the bedroom. After much research I had initially decided on the Liberty Franklin 25. Seems like a nice safe/RSC. Made in America. Good warrenty. 60min fire rating. Come standard with the light kit, electrical kit, dehumidifier and door storage. After calling around for prices to a local safe depot, I am now conflicted.
The salesman told me that he had what in his opinion was a better safe/RSC for about the same money (+$100) in the Superior Master series. I have never checked them out but seems like a good safe/RSC. 90min fire rating. Looks like a more secure door. External hinges (big plus for me). Believe it comes standard with door kit, electrical, dehumidifier as well. Light kit is extra but I have heard the Liberty light kit is a joke and basically just 2 batt powered LEDs that don't put out much light anyway. I tried researching online and the Superior company website is WEAK. I am having a hard time finding too many reviews/good sites that talk about the Superior. Looks pretty good/comparable though and now I am torn on which one to get. Its a big purchase and I want to make the best informed decision I can. Which is why I come to you guys.....thoughts?
The salesman told me that he had what in his opinion was a better safe/RSC for about the same money (+$100) in the Superior Master series. I have never checked them out but seems like a good safe/RSC. 90min fire rating. Looks like a more secure door. External hinges (big plus for me). Believe it comes standard with door kit, electrical, dehumidifier as well. Light kit is extra but I have heard the Liberty light kit is a joke and basically just 2 batt powered LEDs that don't put out much light anyway. I tried researching online and the Superior company website is WEAK. I am having a hard time finding too many reviews/good sites that talk about the Superior. Looks pretty good/comparable though and now I am torn on which one to get. Its a big purchase and I want to make the best informed decision I can. Which is why I come to you guys.....thoughts?
2/11/2012 10:04:25 PM
Own a Franklin and am pleased with it. Don't know anything about the Superior. Home Depot has the same LED lights that Liberty used for around $12 a piece if you need more light.
2/11/2012 10:22:23 PM
Originally Posted By swampfox3:
Own a Franklin and am pleased with it. Don't know anything about the Superior. Home Depot has the same LED lights that Liberty used for around $12 a piece if you need more light.
Own a Franklin and am pleased with it. Don't know anything about the Superior. Home Depot has the same LED lights that Liberty used for around $12 a piece if you need more light.
Thanks, Swampfaox3. Good to know about the LEDs. I thought that was pretty much what they were. Have you had any issues with your Franklin at all? Do you find the door storage useful? Seems like a nice safe.
2/11/2012 10:28:25 PM
I think the door storage is great. It saves storing all those handguns in the main part of the safe which may not be a big issue for you now but when you expand your collection you will enjoy having it.
No issues. The only "issue" I had was having to take off an interior door frame to get it into my basement.
No issues. The only "issue" I had was having to take off an interior door frame to get it into my basement.
2/11/2012 11:00:40 PM
Originally Posted By swampfox3:
I think the door storage is great. It saves storing all those handguns in the main part of the safe which may not be a big issue for you now but when you expand your collection you will enjoy having it.
No issues. The only "issue" I had was having to take off an interior door frame to get it into my basement.
I think the door storage is great. It saves storing all those handguns in the main part of the safe which may not be a big issue for you now but when you expand your collection you will enjoy having it.
No issues. The only "issue" I had was having to take off an interior door frame to get it into my basement.
Roger that. Thanks again for the info.
2/12/2012 8:44:00 AM
Upon re-reading this morning I realized you said the 25 above. I have the 50.
2/12/2012 9:25:40 PM
Originally Posted By swampfox3:
Upon re-reading this morning I realized you said the 25 above. I have the 50.
Upon re-reading this morning I realized you said the 25 above. I have the 50.
No worries. Same safe, only yours is on steroids.
Thanks again for the feedback. Glad you like the Franklin.2/13/2012 8:27:07 PM
I also currently have the Franklin 50. I am going to be adding a Graffunder when we move to the new house, but will definitely keep the Franklin. For the money, it is a great safe. And the door storage is really nice. I put things like pocket knives, choke tubes, speed loaders etc. into all the little pockets.
2/13/2012 9:42:43 PM
I just got a superior Master. I got a deal on it because it had a couple scratches. So far I really like it, but I can't say it's much better or worse than the Franklin.
2/13/2012 11:53:44 PM
I vote for the Superior Master. Go look at the two of them, you will see the difference in construction and it will make you a believer. The Master does come with door storage as well. Not quite as laid out as the Liberty system, but it is still nice.
2/14/2012 3:08:19 AM
Cool, fellas. Thanks for the replies.
I'm headed down to the local safe store this week to check them out. I am leaning towards the Superior Master at this point. IF I can fit it into my budget. Ill check back in with an update/review later if all goes well.
I'm headed down to the local safe store this week to check them out. I am leaning towards the Superior Master at this point. IF I can fit it into my budget. Ill check back in with an update/review later if all goes well.
