PIcked it up a few hours ago:

 

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/cannon-ts6026e-challenger-gun-safe-24-gun-capacity?cm_sp=fly_tools-_-event-_-price_cut_challenger

 

Hopefully the door comes off (as I've read some safe doors do) so I can get it out of the wife's Buick Enclave tomorrow.

 

If anyone if looking for a smaller safe, Tractor Supply in Flanders also has the Winchester Gun Safe (10 Gun) for $299:

 

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/winchesterreg%3B-gun-safe-10-gun-capacity

 

So any accessories I should be looking at after I get it set up?  It will be going in the basement.  Basement is dry and has never had any water.  It comes with a door organizer.  Separately the organizer is almost $50.  The reviewers rated the safe very favorable.  All in all I think this is a good value for a first safe.

Flemington has a bunch of safes too, was in there today

PIcked it up a few hours ago:

 

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/cannon-ts6026e-challenger-gun-safe-24-gun-capacity?cm_sp=fly_tools-_-event-_-price_cut_challenger

 

Hopefully the door comes off (as I've read some safe doors do) so I can get it out of the wife's Buick Enclave tomorrow.

 

If anyone if looking for a smaller safe, Tractor Supply in Flanders also has the Winchester Gun Safe (10 Gun) for $299:

 

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/winchesterreg%3B-gun-safe-10-gun-capacity

 

So any accessories I should be looking at after I get it set up?  It will be going in the basement.  Basement is dry and has never had any water.  It comes with a door organizer.  Separately the organizer is almost $50.  The reviewers rated the safe very favorable.  All in all I think this is a good value for a first safe.

 

Ogfarmer

Flemington what?  Supply  or someplace else?

Thanks

I have the same safe, although mine is model #'d as TS-6026 not TS-5926. The door does not come off as the hinges are internal. I and a whiney fuck of a friend of mine (luv ya braw! ) got it in my house and into place. it's not too heavy for 2 people.

 

edit:

I just noticed, my interior is different. Mine is split down the middle for long guns on one side and shelves on the other.

I would still go ahead and get the dehumidifier heating rod for the bottom of the safe. Even though you have never had any water in the basement, it will not be the optimal humidity level down there. You can get them fairly cheap on ebay.

 

You might also want to grab the foam handgun rack that stands your handguns upright with the foam separator pads in between.

I got these...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gun-Storage-Solutions-Original-Handgun-Hangers-4-Pack-Pistol-Rack-Accessories-/261251426463?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd3cc689f

I would also go ahead and grab a buddies hammer drill if you don't have one to drill down into your concrete floor. Get yourself 4 good wedge anchors and some concrete epoxy to bolt that bad boy down. Some say you don't need the epoxy, but I personally think it helps creaed a good moisture seal.

They even have some new anchors that have a "climaseal" anchor top that helps block moisture as well.

Those are cool as well. Just be careful pulling your rifles out so u dont bang the crown of the barels on any muzzles.

 

I got these...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gun-Storage-Solutions-Original-Handgun-Hangers-4-Pack-Pistol-Rack-Accessories-/261251426463?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd3cc689f

I also got those rifle rod things to stand up my long guns neatly. nice thing about them is when you disconnect them from the Velcro you can drop the rod the rest of the way in and the top will cover the crown nicely. helps prevent them from bashing into each other.

I wish I had gone for something like this, I have the Winchester Gun Safe (10 Gun) for $299 and with 5 rifles it is just about full already.

I wish I had gone for something like this, I have the Winchester Gun Safe (10 Gun) for $299 and with 5 rifles it is just about full already.

I was thinking of getting that exact one. For $200 more I figure I won't have to upgrade anytime soon....and wife hopes I NEVER need to upgrade.

Safes are like garages and sheds. No matter how big they are they end up not big enough!

Safes are like garages and sheds. No matter how big they are they end up not big enough!

Ain't that the sad truth.

Brother in-law coming over later to help me "get 'er done!".  Main concern is just getting it out of the back of wife's vehicle without banging up the rear bumper.  I have a dolly and brother in-law has some mover tie downs.  Only have to go about 20 feet to storm doors/coal door of the basement and then carefully and slowly slide it down into the basement. 

 

Def going to look into fastening it to the floor.  Prob pick up the dehumidifier rod as well.  Should have picked one up when I bought the safe....duh!

Brother in-law coming over later to help me "get 'er done!".  Main concern is just getting it out of the back of wife's vehicle without banging up the rear bumper.  I have a dolly and brother in-law has some mover tie downs.  Only have to go about 20 feet to storm doors/coal door of the basement and then carefully and slowly slide it down into the basement. 

 

Def going to look into fastening it to the floor.  Prob pick up the dehumidifier rod as well.  Should have picked one up when I bought the safe....duh!

 

Have the exact safe from Tractor Supply. I had to slide it after the dolly couldnt heko anymore. Used two tarps from Harbour Freight one over the other to move it around. Slides like butter.

 

If your brother in law doesnt show up PM me and i ll help you out.

Have the exact safe from Tractor Supply. I had to slide it after the dolly couldnt heko anymore. Used two tarps from Harbour Freight one over the other to move it around. Slides like butter.

 

If your brother in law doesnt show up PM me and i ll help you out.

Thanks for the offer Damjan. He'll be over in a little while. May just try your suggestion about the tarps!

Tractor Supply

 

Flemington what?  Supply  or someplace else?

Thanks

Tractor Supply

 

Thanks Ogfarmer,

 

I am not from the area so I didn't make the connection.  I'll check out the deals and if it makes sense with the shipping down to Ocean County.

Safes are like garages and sheds. No matter how big they are they end up not big enough!

So true. Mine just got smaller.

You can also put a few 2x6's or 2x4's over the bumper and down to ground or footing of the dolly and slide it right down. Don't worry about scratching the back of the safe. You'll never see it, so don't worry about it.

 

You'll get the heater rod much cheaper from eBay!

 

Brother in-law coming over later to help me "get 'er done!".  Main concern is just getting it out of the back of wife's vehicle without banging up the rear bumper.  I have a dolly and brother in-law has some mover tie downs.  Only have to go about 20 feet to storm doors/coal door of the basement and then carefully and slowly slide it down into the basement. 

 

Def going to look into fastening it to the floor.  Prob pick up the dehumidifier rod as well.  Should have picked one up when I bought the safe....duh!

You can also put a few 2x6's or 2x4's over the bumper and down to ground or footing of the dolly and slide it right down. Don't worry about scratching the back of the safe. You'll never see it, so don't worry about it.

 

You'll get the heater rod much cheaper from eBay!

 

Got it out of SUV safely, used dolly to move it about 20 feet and then slip down into cellar on some wood.  Used same wood to slide it to location in basement.  All set.  Not too difficult at all.

Just an alternate idea here, if you don't want to go through the grief of cement lags etc, drill through the rear walls in the location of your studs assuming you have a finished wall. Yes, it's not as strong as a properly done cement anchor, but any thief would have to have all the time and tools necessary to get it.

 

Logically anyone with a safe on anything but a cement floor is in this same boat and I doubt gun safes are disappearing right and left. Lots less work and hassle.

Slightly OT, but does anyone here have any experience with installing big boy safes like Graffunder or Amsec? 

Cement anchors are a 30 minute project. I don't consider that a hassle. I consider that a guarantee.

 

Work hard you will be rewarded, you take short cuts you get cut short...

 

Just an alternate idea here, if you don't want to go through the grief of cement lags etc, drill through the rear walls in the location of your studs assuming you have a finished wall. Yes, it's not as strong as a properly done cement anchor, but any thief would have to have all the time and tools necessary to get it.

 

Logically anyone with a safe on anything but a cement floor is in this same boat and I doubt gun safes are disappearing right and left. Lots less work and hassle.