Sentry safes at Wally World?

VictorLouis · July 14, 2001, 04:18 PM

I've thought about the Mossberg pistol box with key-pad to securely hold a pistol at home for the wife. We don't care for the units with just a Simplex lock.

I found this Sentry safe, also with key-pad, for FAR less than the Mossy. Granted, it's the size of a TV set, but I it can hold more than just a pistol, and it's fire rated. It's also gonna be far more difficult for the average juvenile burglar(s) to lug out of my house!

Do any of you have any experience with the product? Comments on their quality, or lack thereof?

UltimaSE · July 14, 2001, 09:00 PM

I was going to use a similar sentry safe to store my handguns as well, but from what I remember from reading the instructions they specifically say do not store handguns in their safes. When I posted as to why on this board I think someone call them and sentry said that since it is fire rated that the amount of moisture in the safe might be higher than normal, meaning it would expose the handguns to a rust loving environment. Or maybe they were just trying to keep handguns out of the picture.

Again not totally sure,
UltimaSE

VictorLouis · July 14, 2001, 09:54 PM

It's going to hold a Glock.

C.R.Sam · July 14, 2001, 09:58 PM

Seems to me that a lot of "gun" safes aren't ventilated. Keepin a bit of dessicant inside should lower the humidity. If the guns are properly lubed should be no problem.

If any holes in my reasoning, I wanna know too.

Sam

fastforty · July 15, 2001, 02:04 AM

I got one of the smaller ones (about the size of a breadbox) a while back, and it's just great

Has the 4-bit key that doubles as the bolthandle, and requires a 5 digit code to allow the key to turn. Also has an override key in case the batteries go dead or the chip malfunctions. In all, it's a well built little box, having thicker steel than a standard full sized gun safe. Wally just happened to clearance mine for $70 right when I needed it most, it retails for $150 across the street at OfficeMax.

Whats-A-Glock? · July 15, 2001, 08:22 PM

I use one of the sentry safes for rare coins. I have to use dessicate to keep them dry and open it from time to time for air exchange. A rare coin dealer tried to warn me off the sentry safe because the lining of the safe itself has water or some fluid in it that causes it to be high humidity. That is why they said not to, and it could be a good point. Dessicate would probably make it okay but you would probably need to change it regularly.

Glock or not, blued or stainless, I wouldn't keep my guns in it. I do not love my coins as much as my guns though. Gun nut, not coin nut!

Dan Morris · July 15, 2001, 09:01 PM

I take every thing out of my safes weekly and wipe over them. Never have had a rust problem. Rifles, shotguns or pistols.
Dan

C.R.Sam · July 15, 2001, 09:58 PM

Just remembered sumpin. Year or so I saw a beautiful Model 57 Smith 8 3/8 in wooden presentation box. Never fired. Had been in the box for over ten years. Upside beautiful, down side horribly/deepely pitted. Seems the lube on the outside of the gun reacted with the foam in the case. Went from 100 NIB to <50 depending on which side was viewed.

Other words, caution required when long term storin.

Periodic check n wipe good insurance and fun.

Sam

VictorLouis · July 15, 2001, 10:43 PM

anyone is aware of, I think I can live w/dessicant and weekly wipedowns.

It just seems like far too good of a deal to pass up for my intended purpose.

UK2TX · July 17, 2001, 11:28 PM

Hello VictorLouis,

If you like the Sentry Safe try going to a Sam's Club. I purchased a 2 cubic foot, electronic and key locked, fireproof Sentry safe for them for around $200.

Regards,

UK2TX

July 14, 2001, 04:18 PM	#1
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	Sentry safes at Wally World? I've thought about the Mossberg pistol box with key-pad to securely hold a pistol at home for the wife. We don't care for the units with just a Simplex lock. I found this Sentry safe, also with key-pad, for FAR less than the Mossy. Granted, it's the size of a TV set, but I it can hold more than just a pistol, and it's fire rated. It's also gonna be far more difficult for the average juvenile burglar(s) to lug out of my house! Do any of you have any experience with the product? Comments on their quality, or lack thereof?

July 14, 2001, 09:54 PM	#3
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	Hey, that's no problem. It's going to hold a Glock.

July 15, 2001, 02:04 AM	#5
fastforty Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Location: In a kornfield in kalifornia Posts: 1,161	I got one of the smaller ones (about the size of a breadbox) a while back, and it's just great Has the 4-bit key that doubles as the bolthandle, and requires a 5 digit code to allow the key to turn. Also has an override key in case the batteries go dead or the chip malfunctions. In all, it's a well built little box, having thicker steel than a standard full sized gun safe. Wally just happened to clearance mine for $70 right when I needed it most, it retails for $150 across the street at OfficeMax. __________________ When Banjos are outlawed, only Outlaws will have Banjos The Bible is my lawbook. I turn the other cheek when applicable, and spend the rest of my days resisting evil at every front, until I have breathed my last breath.

July 15, 2001, 10:43 PM	#9
VictorLouis Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,302	If that's the only negative anyone is aware of, I think I can live w/dessicant and weekly wipedowns. It just seems like far too good of a deal to pass up for my intended purpose.

July 14, 2001, 09:00 PM	#2
UltimaSE Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2000 Posts: 141	I was going to use a similar sentry safe to store my handguns as well, but from what I remember from reading the instructions they specifically say do not store handguns in their safes. When I posted as to why on this board I think someone call them and sentry said that since it is fire rated that the amount of moisture in the safe might be higher than normal, meaning it would expose the handguns to a rust loving environment. Or maybe they were just trying to keep handguns out of the picture. Again not totally sure, UltimaSE

July 14, 2001, 09:58 PM	#4
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Seems to me that a lot of "gun" safes aren't ventilated. Keepin a bit of dessicant inside should lower the humidity. If the guns are properly lubed should be no problem. If any holes in my reasoning, I wanna know too. Sam

July 15, 2001, 08:22 PM	#6
Whats-A-Glock? Member Join Date: July 15, 2001 Posts: 27	I use one of the sentry safes for rare coins. I have to use dessicate to keep them dry and open it from time to time for air exchange. A rare coin dealer tried to warn me off the sentry safe because the lining of the safe itself has water or some fluid in it that causes it to be high humidity. That is why they said not to, and it could be a good point. Dessicate would probably make it okay but you would probably need to change it regularly. Glock or not, blued or stainless, I wouldn't keep my guns in it. I do not love my coins as much as my guns though. Gun nut, not coin nut!

July 15, 2001, 09:01 PM	#7
Dan Morris Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2001 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 342	I take every thing out of my safes weekly and wipe over them. Never have had a rust problem. Rifles, shotguns or pistols. Dan

July 15, 2001, 09:58 PM	#8
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Just remembered sumpin. Year or so I saw a beautiful Model 57 Smith 8 3/8 in wooden presentation box. Never fired. Had been in the box for over ten years. Upside beautiful, down side horribly/deepely pitted. Seems the lube on the outside of the gun reacted with the foam in the case. Went from 100 NIB to <50 depending on which side was viewed. Other words, caution required when long term storin. Periodic check n wipe good insurance and fun. Sam

July 17, 2001, 11:28 PM	#10
UK2TX Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 274	Hello VictorLouis, If you like the Sentry Safe try going to a Sam's Club. I purchased a 2 cubic foot, electronic and key locked, fireproof Sentry safe for them for around $200. Regards, UK2TX