Help I need a safe that is only 23 in wide

gilfo · March 29, 2009, 08:41 AM

Can anybody suggest a good safe that is only 23 inches wide. Measured my bedroom closet door and that is al that will fit thru. This is the only place the wife will let me put it by the way.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks

a1abdj · March 29, 2009, 11:14 AM

We move safes sideways. If you have a 23" door, can you get a safe that's wider, but less than 23" deep (21" body depth, plus 2" for the dial, handle, and hinges)?

Chuck Dye · March 29, 2009, 11:40 AM

Think a little outside the box, er, closet:

http://www.amsecusa.com/gun-safe-HC1854.htm

hihosilver · March 29, 2009, 04:33 PM

winchester safes in fort worth. Call them and see if they have a dealer in your area. I had a width limit too to get thru the door. good product.

murphjup · March 29, 2009, 04:38 PM

I have a Sentry Safe from Home Depot, its a cheaper one but it works fine for me...

http://www.sentrysafe.com/products/gunSafes.aspx

They make narrower ones...

hihosilver · March 29, 2009, 04:41 PM

Chuck, how much did the HC Amsec run you? My mom wants a guntype safe but thinks they are an eyesore (women). She might go for one like that. Im sure its not cheap.

Chuck Dye · March 29, 2009, 05:18 PM

Sorry, I do not own the Amsec safe, just ran across it while shopping.

daedalus-nj · March 29, 2009, 07:28 PM

Have you seen the Homak in-the-wall gun cabinet? It installs in the wall, between studs. It's only about 16" wide and 4" deep.

It's tight - maybe two long guns. It's also not a true safe - but it is haeavy and well built. I have two and am happy with them.

For some reason I can't find them on the Homak site, but they are on eBay.

ritepath · March 29, 2009, 09:59 PM

If all else fails interior door frames are pretty easy to remove, and cheap to replace.

GeorgeF · March 29, 2009, 10:33 PM

It's going to be pricier, but look at Zanotti safes:

http://www.zanottiarmor.com/safes.html

They have models that are 25" wide BUT they actually get delivered to you in 6 pieces (floor, roof, 3 walls and a door) that you assemble yourself. This means you could easily install it in the closet without having to take apart any door jam.

I have two full size ones and highly recommend them.

March 29, 2009, 08:41 AM	#1
gilfo Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Posts: 307	Help I need a safe that is only 23 in wide Can anybody suggest a good safe that is only 23 inches wide. Measured my bedroom closet door and that is al that will fit thru. This is the only place the wife will let me put it by the way. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks

March 29, 2009, 11:14 AM	#2
a1abdj Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 496	We move safes sideways. If you have a 23" door, can you get a safe that's wider, but less than 23" deep (21" body depth, plus 2" for the dial, handle, and hinges)? __________________ www.zykansafe.com

March 29, 2009, 11:40 AM	#3
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 949	Think a little outside the box, er, closet: http://www.amsecusa.com/gun-safe-HC1854.htm __________________ Gee, I'd love to see your data!

March 29, 2009, 04:33 PM	#4
hihosilver Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 163	winchester safes in fort worth. Call them and see if they have a dealer in your area. I had a width limit too to get thru the door. good product. __________________ Guitars and guns. The 2 things that keep me sane.

March 29, 2009, 04:38 PM	#5
murphjup Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 460	Sentry Safes I have a Sentry Safe from Home Depot, its a cheaper one but it works fine for me... http://www.sentrysafe.com/products/gunSafes.aspx They make narrower ones...

March 29, 2009, 04:41 PM	#6
hihosilver Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 163	Chuck, how much did the HC Amsec run you? My mom wants a guntype safe but thinks they are an eyesore (women). She might go for one like that. Im sure its not cheap. __________________ Guitars and guns. The 2 things that keep me sane.

March 29, 2009, 05:18 PM	#7
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 949	Sorry, I do not own the Amsec safe, just ran across it while shopping. __________________ Gee, I'd love to see your data!

March 29, 2009, 07:28 PM	#8
daedalus-nj Junior Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Posts: 6	Have you seen the Homak in-the-wall gun cabinet? It installs in the wall, between studs. It's only about 16" wide and 4" deep. It's tight - maybe two long guns. It's also not a true safe - but it is haeavy and well built. I have two and am happy with them. For some reason I can't find them on the Homak site, but they are on eBay. Last edited by daedalus-nj; March 29, 2009 at 07:38 PM.

March 29, 2009, 09:59 PM	#9
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	If all else fails interior door frames are pretty easy to remove, and cheap to replace.

March 29, 2009, 10:33 PM	#10
GeorgeF Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2004 Posts: 572	It's going to be pricier, but look at Zanotti safes: http://www.zanottiarmor.com/safes.html They have models that are 25" wide BUT they actually get delivered to you in 6 pieces (floor, roof, 3 walls and a door) that you assemble yourself. This means you could easily install it in the closet without having to take apart any door jam. I have two full size ones and highly recommend them.