Carothers and Guns

[carnifex knifeworks]

I had this same internal debate and ended up purchasing a high quality security safe instead of a fire-safe. It's primarily keeping unwanted hands out and theft that I'm concerned about and a security safe accomplishes that for me. There isn't anything inside for me that isn't relatively easy to replace with an insurance payout in the case of a fire, but that may be different for you. I also plan to move sometime in the next 5-8 years so I didn't want to have to move a gun safe. My security safe only weighs around 120 lbs so it's easy enough to move. I also saved several thousand dollars that I could spend on something more fun than a fire safe Obviously you decide what's important to you, I just wanted to share some food for thought in case any of these same things apply to you. Good luck!

This is definitely the road I'm leaning towards. I won't be storing any heirlooms.

 

[StoneAndSteel]

Looking into gun safes. I'm not interested in liberty, they're a total no- go for me.

I'm reading up on all the burglary/security ratings and the 3rd party tested fire ratings.

I can probably swing around $4k-$6k.

I'm actually leaning towards a cheaper safe and an larger insurance policy.

IMO: safe is the pinnical buy-once, cry-once item. At least for me, I dropped the money on a safe for things that insurance couldn't replace (documents, heirlooms, and such). I just so happen to own dangerous tools that conspicously look like guns and fit best in a safe designed for firearms.

After 10 years I have been really happy with my American Security BF safe. Too f-ing heavy. But security-for-dollar, I don't know of a better fire/security safe from a company that produces actual bank vaults.

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

IMO: safe is the pinnical buy-once, cry-once item. At least for me, I dropped the money on a safe for things that insurance couldn't replace (documents, heirlooms, and such). I just so happen to own dangerous tools that conspicously look like guns and fit best in a safe designed for firearms.

After 10 years I have been really happy with my American Security BF safe. Too f-ing heavy. But security-for-dollar, I don't know of a better fire/security safe from a company that produces actual bank vaults.

I was actually looking into the amsec safes a bit. Seemed like a good option when going that route.

 

[TRfromMT]

The new, red, red dot arrived. 1000% better.

 

[Bobthebrewer]

Town carry

Vs Mountain carry

 

[Knibes]

Revolvers are cool.

 

[Knibes]

Stealth hunter / D3V FK3

 

[mb>]

Revolvers are cool.

Nice to see a Siren! Don’t have that fancy one but typically carry one every day. One of my fav all-weather EDCs ever.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

 

[Alexei604]

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Ohh. Automag. How many times you was in my bucket heh.. But still keeping my eyes on model 180

 

[moparsbob]

I've always been on the lookout for an Automag IV in 10mm Win Mag. I have an Automag III in 9mm Win Mag, but mine is an AMT (Arcadia Machine Tool), not an IAI (Irwindale Arms Corp). I had a .380 Backup made by IAI a long while back...

 

[Alexei604]

I've always been on the lookout for an Automag IV in 10mm Win Mag. I have an Automag III in 9mm Win Mag, but mine is an AMT (Arcadia Machine Tool), not an IAI (Irwindale Arms Corp). I had a .380 Backup made by IAI a long while back...

Maybe that’s the reason why I still don’t have it. A lot of models, very different prices. Another reason is i don’t want reload more calibers-)))

 

[Alexei604]

Just finished some improvements with 226 xshort:
Grayguns flat trigger, Truglo front sight, Armorycraft basepads and mag release.

 

[Organic556]

I like how Nathan does his magnacut. Cutting up pineapple has been a breeze. I’m still trying to earn some wear on the blade. I’ve only needed to strop it so far. Well done Nathan the Machinist .

 

[KnifeVice]

Since you all landed on CPK knives, I trust your opinions. I’m looking for a 1-6x or 1-8x optic to top a 16” BCM AR-15. I’m trying to stay under 1K. Hopefully I can find something rugged and reliable in that price range. Any recommendations? Much appreciated!

 

[mb>]

Since you all landed on CPK knives, I trust your opinions. I’m looking for a 1-6x or 1-8x optic to top a 16” BCM AR-15. I’m trying to stay under 1K. Hopefully I can find something rugged and reliable in that price range. Any recommendations? Much appreciated!

Delta Stryker HD is worth a look. Very happy with mine.

 

[Alexei604]

Btw. Sorry for off topic, but stuck in research with 300 blk suppressor. Looking light (Ti) and reliable, maybe modular, multi caliber (9mm as well). Thanks, appreciate!

 

[Chris A]

Btw. Sorry for off topic, but stuck in research with 300 blk suppressor. Looking light (Ti) and reliable, maybe modular, multi caliber (9mm as well). Thanks, appreciate!

If you want one can to do it all check out these guys, I don't have any first hand experience but have read a bunch of positive reviews.

https://www.griffinarmament.com/bushwhacker-46-universal-suppressor/

 

[StoneAndSteel]

Since you all landed on CPK knives, I trust your opinions. I’m looking for a 1-6x or 1-8x optic to top a 16” BCM AR-15. I’m trying to stay under 1K. Hopefully I can find something rugged and reliable in that price range. Any recommendations? Much appreciated!

Vortex Razor HD Gen-II E 1x6 is absolutely stellar for the price. I think the street price without a mount is around $1,400 new, but IMO the glass always outprices the gun. But if you find one used, their "VIP warranty" is fully transferrable. The only knock I have against it is that it's heavy.

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

Since you all landed on CPK knives, I trust your opinions. I’m looking for a 1-6x or 1-8x optic to top a 16” BCM AR-15. I’m trying to stay under 1K. Hopefully I can find something rugged and reliable in that price range. Any recommendations? Much appreciated!

I've really liked my primary arms 1-10 with their illuminated acss reticle. Glass is nice for the price.