thoughts on browning sporter series?

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Posted: 11/25/2013 8:56:31 AM EDT

looking for more than 1/2 hour fire under $1k and with mechanical dial. this seems to be one of the only ones i can find to fit the bill.

Posted: 11/25/2013 2:59:34 PM EDT

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Having looked at one just last week at Sam's Club I thought it was better designed than the POS Cannon next to it.
That being said I am not overly impressed by either frankly.
However I understand the budget constraints but before buying this at least price one of the import Amsec SF's.
At least they come with a quarter inch plate steel door.

Posted: 11/30/2013 10:23:48 AM EDT

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I've got a SP23 on order that should be here in a week or two. I'll let you know my thoughts on it when I get it setup.

Posted: 11/30/2013 12:49:09 PM EDT

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Having looked at one just last week at Sam's Club I thought it was better designed than the POS Cannon next to it.
That being said I am not overly impressed by either frankly.
However I understand the budget constraints but before buying this at least price one of the import Amsec SF's.
At least they come with a quarter inch plate steel door.

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Did you know the SF is not entirely an import? The safe is brought in as a welded steel box, then the interior, finishing and assembly is all done in our Fontana, California factory. Probably half of the labor in that safe line is domestic. It's only half Chinese, LOL.

Posted: 11/30/2013 12:56:15 PM EDT

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Did you know the SF is not entirely an import? The safe is brought in as a welded steel box, then the interior, finishing and assembly is all done in our Fontana, California factory. Probably half of the labor in that safe line is domestic. It's only half Chinese, LOL.

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Having looked at one just last week at Sam's Club I thought it was better designed than the POS Cannon next to it.
That being said I am not overly impressed by either frankly.
However I understand the budget constraints but before buying this at least price one of the import Amsec SF's.
At least they come with a quarter inch plate steel door.

Did you know the SF is not entirely an import? The safe is brought in as a welded steel box, then the interior, finishing and assembly is all done in our Fontana, California factory. Probably half of the labor in that safe line is domestic. It's only half Chinese, LOL.

Good to know.

Posted: 12/2/2013 8:29:45 AM EDT

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Did you know the SF is not entirely an import? The safe is brought in as a welded steel box, then the interior, finishing and assembly is all done in our Fontana, California factory. Probably half of the labor in that safe line is domestic. It's only half Chinese, LOL.

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Having looked at one just last week at Sam's Club I thought it was better designed than the POS Cannon next to it.
That being said I am not overly impressed by either frankly.
However I understand the budget constraints but before buying this at least price one of the import Amsec SF's.
At least they come with a quarter inch plate steel door.

Did you know the SF is not entirely an import? The safe is brought in as a welded steel box, then the interior, finishing and assembly is all done in our Fontana, California factory. Probably half of the labor in that safe line is domestic. It's only half Chinese, LOL.

Are you doing all the Browning safe interior installs?

Posted: 12/2/2013 9:25:55 AM EDT

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Are you doing all the Browning safe interior installs?

Not the Safe Guy but why would California based Amsec be doing interior safe istalls for Utah based Browning Pro Steel???

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Having looked at one just last week at Sam's Club I thought it was better designed than the POS Cannon next to it.
That being said I am not overly impressed by either frankly.
However I understand the budget constraints but before buying this at least price one of the import Amsec SF's.
At least they come with a quarter inch plate steel door.

Did you know the SF is not entirely an import? The safe is brought in as a welded steel box, then the interior, finishing and assembly is all done in our Fontana, California factory. Probably half of the labor in that safe line is domestic. It's only half Chinese, LOL.

Are you doing all the Browning safe interior installs?

Not the Safe Guy but why would California based Amsec be doing interior safe istalls for Utah based Browning Pro Steel???

Posted: 12/2/2013 12:10:46 PM EDT

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uhhhhh..... no. What would bring you to that conclusion?

Posted: 12/2/2013 5:57:49 PM EDT

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Hi TSG,

I gotta ask. Is it really that much cheaper to bring in those bodies on a container as opposed to forming & welding them here?

Posted: 12/2/2013 6:53:50 PM EDT

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Hi TSG,

I gotta ask. Is it really that much cheaper to bring in those bodies on a container as opposed to forming & welding them here?

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Actually, yes. Steel prices in China have been the same as in the US market, but as China increases it's mill capacity, they are now going lower than here in the US. Other factors are in play that makes this a good way to bring a quality product to market.