Winchester Gun Safes new line up for 2010. Based in Fort Worth, Texas you just know these gotta be good. There are a couple of features I want to point out on these safes. First Winchester has increased the fire rating on all its models. Plus all but the Ranger series has "4 way bolt action". Before I go to far I should point out what that means. So take a look at the door opening in the picture on the details page. Often times the bolts on the hinge side are fixed or welded into spot or, as with the case of internal hinges, there are none. But with Winchester series they have gone to the extra expense of having more secure bolt work where the hinge side, top side, bottom side, and opening side all move. Just like on a jewelers vault. Another biggie to point out is they increased the quality of the fire resistant material. The external tempature has gone from a good rating of 1200 degrees to 1400 degrees. There are 4 new series. The Supreme, Silverado, Western, and Ranger gun safes.
Winchester Supreme Gun Safe tops the rankings. Rated for 2 hour fireproof with 20, 2 inch thick bolts. Wow, its definatly top of the line in quality, integrity, and strength. I'm very impressed with it and it gets a solid 10 rating on my "Cool" scale. Also with pistol pockets and 4 way bolt action.
Winchester Siverado Gun Safe replaced the 2009 Legacy series. Rated for 1 1/2 hour fireproof and has 1 1/2 inch thick bolts. It too uses the 4 way bolt action like jewelers vaults. But they made the door thicker. Its almost 6 inches thick! Thats huge.
Winchester Ranger Gun Safe is the entry level gun safe. But don't get this safe confused with anything sold in a big box retailer. For an entry level gun safe this is one of the best. Its not cheap or flimsy. Very well made 60 minute fireproof and excellant bolt work. Though this model only has 2 way action bolts, it locks solid and is a very good deal for the money.
on a jewelers vault. Another biggie to point out is they increased the quality of the fire resistant material. The external tempature has gone from a good rating of 1200 degrees to 1400 degrees. There are 4 new series. The Supreme, Silverado, Western, and Ranger gun safes.
