I bought the BR Series 24 gun safe. I received it on the 6th of October and I just love it.
About a year ago, I found myself standing in a Big Box Store and looking at a large gun safe for $600. I thought that was quite a deal. So before I grabbed it and walked it to the register, I wanted to do some research.
I have to tell you, doing research on safes is probably the most confusing thing I have done. What I learned is the Big Box Stores have made safes thinner to make them more affordable. Not all safes are created equal. In fact, when referring to these thinner, cheaper Big Box Store safes, I should just call them security containers because they are in fact not "safes."
I saw that I needed to spend $3000+ to get a safe with everything that I wanted; glossy paint, EMP Proof electric lock, internal LED lights, nice interior, thicker than 12 gauge composite steel door and body, long fire rating and a lifetime warranty. But not only the safe needs to be great, but customer service needs to be great as well.
Well, I found that with the Old Glory Safe BR Series. This safe has it all. 10 gauge steel body, 1/4 thick plate steel door, lights, interior, gloss paint and much more. So I'll start with the day I ordered it, minutes after ordering online, the company called me and began setting up my order/delivery. I received the safe within one week of sending payment.
I received a phone call from the delivery company and told when the safe would be here. The safe arrived on a pallet and was placed into the garage. Eventually, with the help of a couple of people, we moved the 750lbs safe into my bedroom.
Let's start with the set up. The safe comes with a default code that is easy to change. There is only one flaw, the handle is the biggest pain in the rear to install. The ring that goes around all the handle spokes is a tight fit and makes it hard to screw all the handles in place. After becoming frustrated, I tried using pliers and a towel to tighten the handles in place. I gouged the chrome finish off two of the handles.
I asked Old Glory Safe Company if I could order and pay for two more handles. I told them what I did to the handles and they sent me out two handles for FREE right away. I was impressed at Old Glory safes' customer service and even though I was the one who messed up the handles, they still sent me out two handles.
With the new handles and more patience, I was able to get the ring and all the handles hand tight. For me, it took tightening all five handles a half thread at a time.
The safe has lots of shelves and storage. In the safe right now I have 2,000 rounds of 5.56, 250 9mm, 50 380auto, 50 38spl, 200 .45auto and 66 12 gauge rounds, one AR15, one 12 gauge pump, 5 handguns, armor plates, soft armor, many accessories, gun parts and a small filing cabinet all fit with room to expand.
I placed a vinyl sticker on the front which personalizes and compliments the nice gloss black paint and pin stripping. The beveled front corners add a nice touch of design and security. This safe is built for its quality. The 2A don't "tread on me" logo on the handle adds a nice touch and reminds me daily of my duty to protect the 2nd Amendment.
The ONLY drawback I have to the safe is that I wish the numbers on the touch pad were more positive and easier to push. You really have to push the number hard on the center for it to work. I find myself pushing the numbers twice because it does not sense when I press it. Other than that, I am very happy with this safe and the customer service from Old Glory Safe Company. read more