gun safe for cue storage

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i am thinking about buying a safe and would like to keep the size down...what do you use or recomend...i am looking for one that is about 40in tall...any help would be a appricated...also wondering if anyone has made racks of some sort to help store them...i searched this and was unable to find alot of info...so thanks again mickey carroll
 
I believe stack-on makes a "Home Defense" line that is shorter than the normal gun case. I have this model but in the regular 24 gun size.

I would def get one that is fire/water proof if your going to spend the money. I am actually looking for another one, slightly smaller than what I have now for cues too.
 
so with a bull mastiff.....you have tooth pics for those jaws...lol
 
They have fireproof safes at my Home Depot for 299$ that you could just build a rack in to hold them. I just put them in cue cases in my gun safe. In case I ever want to store a gun in there.
 
I have 2 liberty gun safes that work great for my cues.They are big and heavy but work great.I have a dehumidifier rod in them and have never had any problems with warping.They sell some cheaper ones than the ones I have(I gave $1,800 each)Hope this helps,also the rifle notches
and adjustable shelfs work out good for storing cues out of there cases but all of mine are in cases.
 
Costco - friggin heavy gun safe - $499.

At the rate of cues you've bought, $500 should be well worth the "insurance policy"... ;)
 
Go for the biggest one you can afford. It is like garages, looks big at first but before you know it you are out of space.
 
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foxcues said:
I have 2 liberty gun safes that work great for my cues.They are big and heavy but work great.I have a dehumidifier rod in them and have never had any problems with warping.They sell some cheaper ones than the ones I have(I gave $1,800 each)Hope this helps,also the rifle notches
and adjustable shelfs work out good for storing cues out of there cases but all of mine are in cases.
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ditto-same here
and i think the dehumidifer rod is a must too.keeps everything dry.
tony
 
Keep in mind...

Most fire safes/cabinets contain moisture in the fire lining that turns into steam to cause an outward pressure at the door/frame edging. This outward pressure of steam keeps flames in close proximity from entering the safe.

I would look into a media cabinet which generally keeps the interior temperature and humidity much lower than conventional fire & gun safes.

Hope this helps and good luck.
 
FamilyMan said:
Most fire safes/cabinets contain moisture in the fire lining that turns into steam to cause an outward pressure at the door/frame edging. This outward pressure of steam keeps flames in close proximity from entering the safe.

I would look into a media cabinet which generally keeps the interior temperature and humidity much lower than conventional fire & gun safes.

Hope this helps and good luck.
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I have a 15 gun safe Browning ProSteel. I have it for 15 years, have stored more cues in it than rifles. I store all my upper end cues in this safe.
If you do buy a safe my suggestion check the lining to sure it will stay dry, some are carpet lined, can be problem with mositure. Most important make sure of fire rating. Your insurance Co. will want to know the rating when you go to insure your collection.
D.
 
Fogot to mention...

If you decide on a going the gun safe route, the Canon or Liberty safes at Costco are a good buy and their delivery rates are extremely reasonably priced.

Don't forget to ask plenty of questions about delivery. There is "inside" delivery and "curb side" delivery. Also, don't forget to get a price for installing (bolting down) the safe. You wouldn't want that bad boy to tip over on you. Most online retailers only offer curb side delivery and don't warn you (as they contract out the delivery).

An unproportionate amount of the weight to a safe is in the door. So a safe could tip over just by opening the door to it (if the safe isn't bolted down).

On locks i reccomend splurging on a good quality electronic lock made be LG (LaGard) or S&G (Sargent & Greenleaf). If you opt for a mechanical dial, get a "Group 2" lock vs direct drive.

Hope the above wasn't too confusing.
 
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THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO....i am now really confused on what to buy but i have plenty of info to check out....mickey
 
Liberty safes are number 1,national look the same and are #2 I think they were sister companies. I have a cannon now all I couold By in a pinch.

If you Buy a safe think of the location, Garages are the hottest & longest lasting fire so you want a higher fire rated safe.

If you want longer burn time you can line the safe with extra sheetrock and fire putty red putty that stains everything.

Top of the line safes have 2 or more expandable fire seals that react when high heat hits the safe. They expand and seal the door ways so smoke, heat and fire stay out.

10 years ago I sold Liberty safe's and owned a gun shop. I used touse old atm safes not fire proof but were 1-1/2 " thick solid steel and cheap.

Craig
 
I've been storing High-End Cues in my Hermann Jewelry Safe for decades.
It has the highest rating for theft deterrent and fire control.

The Safe weighs 8,000 lbs. empty and measures 6' x 4' x 3' (inside), so I have
plenty of room for my "other" collectibles too.

You will not go wrong in buying a Gun Safe for Cue storage ... There will be
plenty of extra room for your Assault Weapons and BB guns also.
 
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