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12/30/2025 2:04:04 PM EDT
I live in the NE corner of Indiana and I have come up with bubkis in my search for a vendor near me that sells actual safes, not just residential security containers.  Can't find any listings for actual safes in the size I need in the used market either (craigslist or FBmarketplace).

I'm looking for something in the 6+/- foot tall, 4+/- foot wide, 3+/- foot deep size class with a plate steel door and a minimum of a 90 minute fire rating.

Any suggestions?
1/22/2012 9:00:53 PM EDT
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12/30/2025 2:13:02 PM EDT
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I'm listening. I'm moving to a new house and I'm looking at a Colonial 50 Pro-Flex safe so far. But if i can find an American made safe that's cheaper, then I'm all ears.
12/30/2025 2:22:35 PM EDT
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Also in the market. Looking for advice.
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12/30/2025 2:43:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ZW17:
Also in the market. Looking for advice.
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Me too
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12/30/2025 3:00:25 PM EDT
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I would check Ft. Knox Safes
12/30/2025 3:13:46 PM EDT
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I know Amsec is talked about a lot here.

Any opinions?
What is a democrat? Someone who wants everything you have, except for your job.

Politicians should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers so we could see their corporate sponsors.
12/30/2025 3:45:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ZW17][Edited] [#7]
One other safe I have been looking at is Rhino Metal safes.

Made in the USA

https://rhinosafe.com
What is a democrat? Someone who wants everything you have, except for your job.

Politicians should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers so we could see their corporate sponsors.
12/30/2025 3:50:16 PM EDT
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Brown
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12/30/2025 4:31:08 PM EDT
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I just got the AMSEC BFX7250. It meets your dimensions and exceeds your fire requirement. AMSEC’s  fire and anti-theft ratings are independently tested also. I love it. If it’s in your price range I’d say go for it
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12/30/2025 8:23:32 PM EDT
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Zanotti
12/30/2025 9:20:22 PM EDT
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Im happy with my Sturdy safe. https://www.sturdysafe.com
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12/30/2025 10:25:30 PM EDT
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Stay away from S&G e-locks.  🗑️ Trash.
12/30/2025 11:00:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cjk:
Im happy with my Sturdy safe. https://www.sturdysafe.com
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+1 - my Sturdy has been great.
12/31/2025 8:49:53 AM EDT
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The options for actual UL listed safes are not that wide ranging and most safe places will not carry them.

There’s a lot of good RSCs out there. I prefer Fort Knox personally, but a lot of the other options noted above are solid as well
1/1/2026 6:29:06 AM EDT
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You could look at the Amsec RF703620X6, its a monster and very heavy.  Its not quite as big as you were looking for, but close.  If you're interested I can get you a quote from my distributor.  I doubt anyone will have one on hand, but the lead time shouldn't be bad.
1/2/2026 1:50:34 PM EDT
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Check out Johnson Safes.  They are in Zionsville & he used to have a setup at Indy 1500 & might still, I haven't been in years.

http://www.johnsonsafes.net/home.html
1/5/2026 12:27:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EnablerNo1][Edited] [#17]
If the location where you will place the safe can support the weight, I would suggest buying a used reconditioned composite TL15, TL15x6, TL30, or TL30x6. They will typically cost about as much or sometimes less than a new RSC and they offer real security.

Empire Safe is a good outfit. They deal with diamond and jewelry sellers in NYC, so have a lot of refurbished inventory. They will freight deliver to someone in your area who can then deliver to you.

Zykan Safe is out of Missouri. The owner was an active participant here in the past.

1/8/2026 5:49:21 PM EDT
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I have an amseb BF series safe that I am planning to move. I got a smoking deal on a large TL-30 last year. makes the BF look wimpy
POT and pawn shops always moving / closing and they have to have them. They generally don't pay to move them and almost give away. You need to pay for figure out how to move them.


I'd look around for businesses that are selling a used TL-30

Amsec BF is the lowest level of safe I would feel good about.
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1/20/2026 8:09:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cjk:
Im happy with my Sturdy safe. https://www.sturdysafe.com
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I got my first Sturdy about 15 years ago and just got another 48x27x72.Its got 1/4” walls with a 5/16” door.Nobody is prying these open.
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1/20/2026 10:38:31 PM EDT
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How much are you willing to spend?

Look at Brown, Graffunder, ISM, maybe some AMSEC models if you want a real "safe" and not a sheet metal box with drywall.

Depending on size, construction materials, and overall design you're looking at $8k to $45K or more.
1/21/2026 3:50:58 PM EDT
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Nobody is prying these open.
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Nobody needs to-they just use one of those new blades on a circular saw.....That's 3/4" steel here.
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2/11/2026 10:24:28 PM EDT
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Yeah, those saws/blades are a problem now. No more need for pry bars and torches. Not sure what the solution is, but you better protect the sides and back of your safe because those are generally less secure than the door.
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