Sturdy Gun Safe Reviews
Sturdy Gun Safe Review Highlights :
4288 3-18-10 10:44am "I just received a Sturdy safe on Monday, and I figured I'd post a review. When I was researching different safes I found threads like this one from years back that were very helpful, so hopefully this will help researchers for years to come. It's long, but it addresses some of the things I found after months of research, and it states how Sturdy fits into that. This is a totally honest review, hitting the good and the bad as I see it with my safe. I am not the type to praise something because I'm biased because it's the brand I picked, but overall, I love this safe and would buy it again in a heartbeat..."
MITCHELL 11/21/2009 10:12:05 PM: "So, my house was robbed. The (burglars) went at the safe with a crowbar that in retrospect, should have been in the safe. The (burglars) didn't think to use the impact drill or 3" grinder on the floor next to it, rather they tried to file down the hinge with a hand file. It seems they gave up after about 8.7 seconds...I couldn't get in and had to call a locksmith. One of the relockers had been activated by the (burglars) trying to pound on the combination shaft. This guy breaks safes every day and it took him 4.5 hours to get in. He said it was the best gun safe he's ever opened. He also opens jewelry safes and much harder things to open. It was entertaining to watch the opening and repair. To repair it, we replaced the hardplate and put bearing steel in the holes of the door."
70short/step 03-11-2005, 05:25 PM: If you want a true "FIRE" safe, I would recomend a "Sturdy Safe". They are located in Fresno, CA. and I went there to look at them. As they told me, there is no true "FIRE PROOF" safe. They are not as fancy as some of the "Gun" brand named ones but I think they are far surperior. When safe companies rate the safes the put a sensor in the safe put it in an big oven turn on the oven and start the timer. Well when the temp hits say 1200 degrees they look at the clock and it took 30 minutes to get there. So they rate it @ 1200 for 30 minutes. Sturdy safes dont start the timer until it reaches the desired temp. Here is a link to them. I saw this actual safe that was in the fire. They were rebuilding it. Yes it was pretty much toast but look at the contents of what was in there. Money and paper work on the top shelf of the safe in a total burn down house."
scootergmc Senior Member:02-05-2007, 12:49 PM "The day I went down to pick up the safe (on a saturday) was an off-business day but he met me there, walked me through the fab area, etc, showed me a #### safe that took him less than 5 minutes to drill and open, and then proceeded to show me how his safes are superior. Not being the safe technical wizard that he is, I didn't retain alot of the info. But IIRC, the bolt hammer trick does not work on his safes. Give Terry a call. He's full of info."
socalsteve Senior Member06-12-2006, 12:43 AM: "My friend bought 2 of them, one firelined, he thinks they are among the best built and oneo fthe best for the money."
mike100 Senior Member: "wow..without the fire lining and sheetmetal covers, you can really see in there. nice to have the door shelves, which the lined ones do not.You can see sturdy doesn't use a center cam plate in the center. the pivots are inside the edge tube. If the deal is unlocked, 2 of the locking pins can be pressed in to move the handle open. when it is locked, a drill attack would, I believe, break off and the relocker would fall into place. I was trying to figure out how to break into my own safe and couldn't because all that stuff is behind steel that is not removable. maybe if you layed it on it's side and drilled thru..dunno, not gonna kill my safe trying, but it might be fun to try on a free one. I'd like to talk to terry now that I have had time to think about it, but I gave up so I think most any thief would also... I'd cut a big hole in the side if I had to get in there, the door doesn't need to be THAT good when you are talking .180" thick steel or less.
CVANN Member 2/3/08:... thanks for referal, I had paid for a Browning and cancelled the order - bought the Sturdy....I bought the 3627 6' model and had it made with 7 gauge (3/16") instead of 8 gauge... Sturdy only measures the effective steel portion that secures it. My door alone weighs 600 pounds. That's nearly as much as a lot of safes of comparable size. I compared all the manufacturers, was going to get a Fort Knox or a Browning, and this guy schooled me with a 40000 word essay on gun safes. I didn't want to be that guy that said, 'meh, I just want a safe that will be a deterent - 10 gauge is good enough'. .. Sturdy has a lifetime warranty that they treat like Dillon No-BS. This is good read: http://www.sturdysafe.com/gimmicks.htm
Let customers speak for us
This is an actual "safe" in that is pry resistant and has a great lock! It can be hidden under a computer monitor so it will be easily accessible. It is not a drop and pop item but a "how do you even start" safe. Great Value!
Just purchased a 4227-6 safe in October of 2024. Shipment to North Carolina went well and without incident . Had the safe delivered to a local gun safe store that moves these for a living. The delivery crew and I are very impressed with the safes quality. I opted for the fireproofing option, and love the simplicity of the mechanical lock. I added a 6-LED light kit, electrical outlets and high temp Goldenrod. I also opted for gun-rods in lieu of traditional gun racks. I have 3 other safes and prefer them in every safe. I have yet to load up with firearms, but seems to have amply space to hold a lot of pistols, and pcc’s
I spent almost a year researching all the various manufacturers and looking at a lot of them in person. In the end I kept coming back to Sturdy as a better buy. If you’re on the fence, jump down and take the plunge. You won’t regret it.
First class craftsmanship & security!!!...wayyy better than anything I purchased from Fort Knox "security cab & shotgun box" they have one latch securing the door closed..This Sturdy pistol gun safe has 3 points to latch onto to secure the door from being pryed open!!! I also have a secure-it fast box 47 the Fort Knox is built with stronger thicker steel construction but one again nothing like the Sturdy no comparison!!! From what I've seen Sturdy builds their safes & tests their safes the best!!!
Bought mine back in back in 2020 and wanted to go through the everyday use before posting a review. Extremely happy with my purchase 4 years later. Everything about the ordering process was smooth and the communication from Sturdy throughout the process was great. Received safe and installed with the help of a skid-steer...lol. Dinged it up getting it in place but Sturdy provided touch-up paint with the safe. After years of use, everything works and looks great. Plenty of room initially but you will find that you will put more and more valuables in there so space will always be at a premium in these things. Glad I got this size. Installed motion activated lights that really compliment the safe. Absolutely happy with the purchase and Sturdy. Well worth the money and peace of mind.
This is basically a followup review for a review from years back. I have the 48-inch safe, with fire insulation, in my outside tractor garage, and I wish I could give it higher than 5 stars after several years of use. I had seen a video of a house that literally burnt to the ground, but the guns, ammo, cash, and documents inside his charred Sturdy Safe were still in pristine condition. That sold me on Sturdy Safe, and I am so happy with my purchase. My safe is gorgeous with the speckle finish, and massive. It weighs one ton, so I used a forklift to get it into position. That said, the company has great service, ordering was easy, and delivery was smooth. The fit and finish are impeccable. The heavy door fit is so precise and smooth, prying is impossible. But opening the door is as smooth as butter. The exterior is super strong. This is a seriously "Sturdy" safe. I added strip lighting, a heat source, and a dehumidifier inside. It can store rifles, handguns, ammo, and basically anything I want. After a while, I wanted another rifle rack bar, and Sturdy Safe sent me one for an exact fit. Fantastic service! Anyone I show it to has just been open-jawed, in awe of the safe. After several years of 98 percent humid heat (like it is right now) and sub-freezing temps, my firearms are still dust and corrosion free. The exterior still looks like it is brand new. If I buy another safe, it will certainly be a Sturdy Safe.
Purchased vault door. Was quick and easy to order. All details were provided for my install crew. Door is high quality. Very impressed. 100% would recommend. I looked at several companies and most were just trying to sell inferior products at elevated prices. Customer service after the sale is outstanding. Answered all my questions promptly and professionally.
I've owned one of these since 2015 and I've had zero issues with it. I'd highly recommend it. As a word of caution for anyone maybe reading this, this safe absolutely destroyed one of those "heavy duty" appliance dolly's that Costco sold back in 2015. Be very careful when moving this safe. My neighbor ended up coming over with his ATV with a winch (with 2x6's) to help get it up 2-3 concrete steps that I have in my front yard.
I purchased a 2419 years ago. I have been very happy with it. I have been telling friends or anyone needing a safe about this company. When it became time to get another safe, I chose the 3224. I called and was given a discount for being a return customer. It was delivered less than a month from my order date. The quality is superb and identical to my original purchase. You cannot go wrong with this brand.
I was going to need a second safe, and was finishing out my basement, and costed out building a vault, it was a no brainer. Delivered right on schedule, zero issues. Due to the way my basement was designed, there was a perfect 21' x 8' section that I blocked off and installed the vault door on. Total cost was less than a safe, with ten times the room for storage. Also camouflaged the door with a small shelf unit that slides out of the way, and installed cameras outside looking at the door, and inside at the entry to the vault for added security. Couldn't be happier.
Great safe! Perfect size for my available space and collection. Ordering and delivery process was excellent. 6 months same as cash with PayPal.
Ordered mine without fireproofing and a custom size floor mounting plate and was able to move it indoors and downstairs by myself with a rented stair climbing dolly. Likely this is the largest size for a solo move.
Fit and finish on this safe is Awesome and it looks great too!
I am a satisfied customer! 5/5 stars.
Over a year and a half ago I bought the economical 3224 model safe without the fireproofing so when I heard Sturdy Safe was making this product I knew I wanted to get it for mine. The install was super easy but I would suggest if you know you’re going to install this on your safe, make sure you leave some room to wrap it around it. Also give a light wipe down of the blanket to get rid of any small loose fibers. Now with the blanket installed it looks like I just have a large piece of furniture wrapped with a heavy duty protective sheet so it adds a hidden factor to it for anyone who walks into my room.
I purchased the 3260 about a year ago. I could not be happier with the quality of the safe or the feel of security that it provides! I added the heavy metal upgrade and fire lining, so my safe weighs about 1100 pounds. I hired a company familiar with moving safes. They move safes practically every day. Apparently they don’t move real saves because they had never moved one so heavy? In addition, fit and finish is next to perfect! I was unable to find any flaws in function or workmanship!! Until my research, prior to purchasing my Sturdy gun safe, I had no idea that anybody would be foolish enough to build a safe out of 16 gage material, call it a safe, and then go so far as to profess that it has a fire rating when it’s insulated with some kind of drywall / concrete/ vermiculite product! It’s totally ridiculous! Sturdy uses firewool, a product that’s made for insulating things from fire or heat! Brilliant but rather elementary wouldn’t you think??
Excellent job Study! Sincere thanks for amazing product!!! Again, made in USA says it all!!!
Model 3627-6: I purchased this a few months ago and finally have it installed. I'm super happy with the safe. It was a beast to move, but the internet is full of great ideas for moving things of this size. I had some reservations about the mechanical lock before I bought it, but now I'm really happy I went that route. After unlocking it a few times, it's no issue. I also was a bit worried about the drop off from the shipping company, but it went super smoothly. Customer Service was really responsive and helpful with walking me through the options and deciphering the bill when it came. The finish is nice, the door swings smoothly, the tolerances are tight. The only thing I'll nitpick is the hole in the back for the cord. If you use the recommended electrical cord, make sure you put it through before the safe is up against a wall, because the hole is super small. You'll have to do some finagling to get it through. All in all, this safe is awesome, and if I need another one I'll be going with Sturdy Safe again.
The customer service and quality with Sturdy safe are excellent. I want to purchase a safe. I did a lot of research on different brand safe for more than 2 years. I finally make my decision to purchase from Sturdy safe.
I was impressed to learn that Sturdy use 4 gauge steel for the body and 3/8 steel for the door. There are many company in the market using thin layer of steel between 14 gauge to 11 gauge. There isn’t many company using 4 gauge of steel in the market. Because the thicker the steel is more expensive, and the profits is less for the company. There is also other options on Sturdy website if you want to add more steel to your safe body to make it more secure.
I also want to say thank you very much for the assistance that Alyssa had given me during my purchase. I called many many times to asked questions about the safe, and Alyssa always being professional and patience to answer all my questions. She never put any pressure on me to buy like the other company did.
A safe can last for a life time or many many years to come. This is why you must do research before you purchase one. I’m so glad that I find this company during my research. This company tell you everything up front in the website & No hidden secret. Sturdy safe is also family owned business sine 1959 and is in business for 4 generation.
I’m happy with my safe, and a secure peace of mind knowing that I’m getting better quality and thicker steel to compare to other brand name company safe. THANK YOU !
Delivered in August 2022, but just installed it Jan 23. Timely shipping, great door! Used four helpers to move it, installed in 1.5 hours! Zero issues. I had a lot of questions and customer service was terrific. They even provided a personal number in case I had problems with the dial lock during a Saturday install!
I looked at a bunch of vault doors. This door is well made, thoughtfully designed, and does all I could ask of it. The price is amazing. I'm pretty sure one of my helpers is going to order one when he builds a new house.
I love this door!