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August 26, 2011
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charlie98, what model Champion is that? I've been looking at a Champion Medalist from Lone Star Gun Safes and have been trying to get more info on its construction.
September 19, 2011
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I think it's an M-22... 30" wide, 5' tall, 575#. The model is Medalist. For what they wanted it for (document safe) it's probably fine, it has a pretty low fire rating but I don't expect that to be an issue. For us, with the mechanical lock, the gloss black paint, and the executive interior, it was $1000.
As we got it in the box (we picked it up at the distributor ourselves) it was a little rough. I had to reset the lock dial and I lubed up the locking bars. The shelves were MDF only half covered with velour. The door didn't close quite square, either, leaving a gap at the bottom corner.
It's possible the upper level safes Champion offers are a little nicer safe, but I would pull the back panel off and look at the mech, and really go over the one I would be buying.
November 23, 2011
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Thoughts from an Old Dog. No matter what safe you buy it will soon not be big enough. Sense a safe can last a lifetime it is one purchase that you should go big and best. By all means shop around but look at big, really big, fire protection and company service rep. Some home owners insurance will discount for a safe in the home. If you are married then your safe will not be for your guns only. Trust me on this. Your wife will enjoy knowing that the things she values are "safe". Another advantage of a really big safe is no one is going to pack it off.
R S
Remembering Neil Knox. We all owe Neil more than we could ever repay. What a loss.
June 16, 2020
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I have a Cannon American Eagle gun safe at my bedside. Very durable and secure and it keeps all of my rifles safe and out of access from my children
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