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FacebookGUN SAFES: Browning Safes. Built to a higher standard.
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It is an unfortunate fact that too many people put off buying a safe until it is too late, after their prized guns and valuables are lost forever to fire or theft. Even then, people often choose a safe that looks good on the outside, but isn’t up to their security or fire-protection needs. If that is the case, why bother buying a safe? After all, looks add nothing to the protection a safe provides. Only intelligent design and quality construction can prevent fire damage and break-in. A safe is a long-term investment in protection — make sure it’s The Best There Is.® |
| COMPETITIVE COMPARISON | When comparing a Browning/ProSteel safe to the competition, it’s clear to see that there really is no comparison. Here’s why Browning is The Best There Is® | ||
| Browning/Pro-Steel Safes | Lesser Safes | ||
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« CONTINUOUS WELDS »
Browning/ProSteel safes are constructed with continuous welds for optimal strength. |
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« INTERMITTENT WELDS » Some lesser safes have intermittent welds, which create weak points in the safe body. Gaps in welds can also create the perfect pry point for a burglar. |
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« UNI-FORCE™ LOCKING SYSTEM » « FORCE DEFLECTOR™ LOCKING SYSTEM » |
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« DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM » A lesser locking mechanism allows force from the bolts or handle to reach the critical lock. The only protection for the lock is an after-the-fact relocking device. |
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« FIRE INSULATION »
Browning/ProSteel safes with longer fire rating times have up to five layers of ½" insulation. See specifications for each safe series for thickness of insulation. |
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« FIRE INSULATION » Some safe manufacturers claim a 1550° F rating with as little as 5⁄8" of total insulation thickness. The amount of insulation is the most significant factor in fire resistance. A safe with less insulation will not provide the same fire protection as a safe with more insulation. |
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« HINGE »
The massive 1" hinges on Browning/ProSteel’s safes feature a large ½" pin for added strength. The external ball bearing hinges allow the door to open 180° and ride smoothly. Locking bolts on both sides of the door prevent intruders from breaking into the safe by attacking the hinges. |
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« HINGE » Safes with internal hinges may only open 90°, restricting access to the interior of the safe. The hinge pins are often too small and the internal hinge prevents placement of adequate fire insulation. |
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« PALUSOL™ FIRE SEAL »
The Palusol seal used on Browning fire-resistant safes extends around the door so it is completely sealed in case of a fire. When heated, the Palusol expands to completely seal the door frame. Welds, seams and other areas of the safe are precisely finished. |
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« FIRE SEAL » Lesser safes often have gaps in the fire seal and in the main fire insulation. Some lesser safes even use a less-protective seal. Finish quality may be less than precise. |
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« REINFORCED DOOR FRAME »
Browning/ProSteel safes have a door frame that is reinforced with a sturdy steel U-channel surrounding the entire perimeter. Fire insulation is placed within the reinforcement and completely around the door frame. |
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« UN-REINFORCED DOOR FRAME » Unlike Browning, some safe manufacturers cut costs by not reinforcing the door frame. This fails to protect against prying or pounding, making the door itself a prime target for attack. |
