If you are searching for gun safes to secure your guns and valuables against intrusion by curious kids, or theft in a burglary, two lines of home safes come in handy.
SentrySafe G1459E and Homak HS30003630 Gun Cabinet which both serve the same purpose for home owners who want to secure their collection of pistols and rifles.
The space they provide can cater for organization and storage of long rifles and guns. We will just compare the two safes so that you can decide which one will cater for your needs well.
Interior and Spacing
The SentrySafe is considered primarily a long gun home safe but it also has room for storing any other weapon that poses risks to your kids. Its carrying capacity is 14 rifles, but this depends on the nature or size of the guns.
Its space is well carpeted with a soft padding to prevent your rifles from scratching. Most
importantly, it offers adequate space for storing your guns and ammo with adjustable shelves to facilitate good organization of safe contents.
Homak HS30003630 Gun Cabinet, on the other hand, has an appealing interior which features padded walls and floor and small bins for securing smaller items. Its capacity of holding 12 long guns almost matches that of SentrySafe. Its space and design matches that of its counterpart.
It features detachable shelves which can be adjusted to you’re your storage preference. So, if you have long guns, then you can remove the shelves to create more space.
Weight and Dimensions
SentrySafe has interior dimensions of 149.2cm x 52.5cm x 32.7cm. This safe is quite heavy at about 200lbs and features pre-drilled holes. Well, this is a plus which makes it almost immovable during a one-man break in. For better security, you can bolt the unit to a surface.
Homak is somehow handicapped in weight at just 80 pounds. This makes it an easy safe to pick up and carry during a break in, so it’s advisable to bolt it. Anyway, its portability is also invaluable for someone who moves home regularly.
Are they Fireproof?
SentrySafe G1459E and its counterpart are predominantly higher end gun safes purposely built for organizing and securing rifles and shotguns and other long weapons. Although it comes in at least 2 versions, G1459E is not a fireproof safe and it wasn’t designed to be one. It shares this attribute with its counterpart Homak HS30003630 Gun Cabinet which comes in at least 2 versions.
Construction and Design
As a high end gun safe, SentrySafe G1459E boasts of exquisite features. Its walls are considerably thick and its exterior is appealing. Although it is basic, its smart furnishings coupled with bright chrome and satin color blend really well. You may find the walls quite thin, but this safe fulfills its purpose reasonably.
Homak is a smooth safe, with an appearance that will keep you at ease for a long time. You can easily move and keep this safe in any room because it is light weight nature. It is constructed from thick steel plate which can secure your rifles pretty well. Besides, you can easily mount this safe on a wall if you want to secure it completely.
Locking Mechanism and Security
SentrySafe G1459E surpasses the threshold of an ordinary gun cabinet. It boasts of an easily
programmable electronic lock which allows you to enter the passcode or alternatively use a backup key. This first line of defense is bolstered by 3 heavy duty deadbolts and 3 live locking bolts in 3 separate locations. Its steel door is also pry resistant and with concealed hinges, security couldn’t be better than this.
Homak uses a 4-point locking system which allows you to secure it from four separate points. Its
locking mechanism uses 2 keys for accessing and locking the safe and they bolster security of this unit. However, you may waste time trying to access the safe using the 2 keys especially when you want to quickly access your guns in an emergency.
In conclusion, both safes are dependable, that is, if you are not so much interested in fireproofing your multiples guns, but storing and securing your guns from burglars and curious kids. Of the two safes, SentrySafe seems more robust in security features and its solid construction gives it an edge over Homak. The fact that it is quite easy to operate makes access to the secured guns easy too.
