$3000 Budget (approx w/ shipping) -- What compares head to head w/ a Sturdy Safe?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - $3000 Budget (approx w/ shipping) -- What compares head to head w/ a Sturdy Safe?

Posted: 5/2/2011 10:05:10 AM EDT

This is something I have put off for far too long and I will be making a safe/RSC purchase within the next two months.My budget is approx $3000. Right now I'm leaning heavily toward a Sturdy 3627-6 which is listed for about $3100, Fire Lined and shipping included.

What other safe/RSC brands compare directly head-to-head, apples-to-apples with the Sturdy product in this price range? As I stated, I have some time to do more homework before I can make this purchase so please, any advice will be greatly appreciated! I just want to get the best protection I can get and stay around my budget.

Posted: 5/2/2011 11:32:19 AM EDT

[#1]

Look into how the fire rating is achieved.

Most just double up on FR drywall.

Check these guys out-

http://www.agenglish.com/SecurityProducts/index.html

Mine hasn't been through a fire, but it's a bear and has served me well.

Posted: 5/2/2011 11:47:41 AM EDT

[#2]

I hear that Liberty's higher end offerings compare to many of the Sturdy offerings.

I'm new to the safe game, interested in a Liberty due to budget and weight constraints.

I'm not trying to stop a full blown pro, just the ghetto goblins that have infested my town.

Posted: 5/2/2011 12:13:28 PM EDT

[#3]

You can get into a Fort Knox for that price with many more options if you choose.

http://www.ftknox.com/redesign/safes/defender.htm

Posted: 5/2/2011 12:51:44 PM EDT

[#4]

Check out PatriotSafe.com. I finally got the 24 gun 2-hr Protector model and have been very happy with it. I was always concerned with having a digital only lock and this one uses a digital combo + key to access with a backup lockout key. I'm no safe guru, but from what I could tell it was the best bang for my buck.

Patriot Safe is NOT the same as the Patriot model by Cannon.

Posted: 5/2/2011 1:00:41 PM EDT

[#5]

http://www.homelandsafes.com/safe-protector.html

Posted: 5/2/2011 1:47:51 PM EDT

[#6]

This is something I have put off for far too long and I will be making a safe/RSC purchase within the next two months.My budget is approx $3000. Right now I'm leaning heavily toward a Sturdy 3627-6 which is listed for about $3100, Fire Lined and shipping included.

What other safe/RSC brands compare directly head-to-head, apples-to-apples with the Sturdy product in this price range? As I stated, I have some time to do more homework before I can make this purchase so please, any advice will be greatly appreciated! I just want to get the best protection I can get and stay around my budget.

I think the only other one I'd look at as a close comparison is a Summit Denali made by Prosteel. I don't know the actual cost of a Denali including delivery to know if it's close in price but I've heard it's similar. You can't go wrong buying a Sturdy though as so many owners around here will attest.