My opinion of lower priced gun safes is this:
Save your money, and secure a closet in your home. A safe costing a few hundred dollars is not going to provide you any more protection than a closet reinforced with $100 worth of materials.
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I am considering several brands like Fort Knox, Browning and Sportsman Steel. American made is the key
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I don't know if you're aware, but two of the three companies you mentioned import Chinese safes and label them as their own.
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harder Steel, as much as 30-35% harder than foreign steel.
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You're assuming two things. First you're assuming that foreign manufacturers are using junk steel. This isn't always true.
You're also assuming that your US manufacturer is using US made steel. This isn't always true either.
You'll also have to assume that the manufacturer isn't lying to you when you ask where there safes and/or materials come from. One of the companies on your list is well known for flat out lying about this, and a quick search on google may lead you to some of those stories.