Hollon Safe B1414C steel safes
Just a quick review on the model B1414C from Hollon Safe. It is a “True” B Rated safe, meaning it has a 1/2 inch steel plate for the door and 1/4 inch thick steel for the body. Also comes with a UL listed Sargent and Greenleaf dial lock that is made in the USA.
This safe is top of the line in its class. You can bolt it down to the ground and know it will be there when you return. I have personally taken a hammer to this and not even made a dent in it. Bolts are 1.20 inches which really resist a crow bar. This would be comparable to other brands of steel safes that have similar B1414C model numbers but this one comes with the one of the best rated locks in the world! Have a look B1414C
Published by gilmorez on June 7th, 2011 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Hollon Safes: Excellent Quality, Great Value
Hollon RG-16
To shop for a safe we all need to do a little comparison shopping. The question is how do you comparison shop effectively between manufacturers without cheating yourself? Compare “apples to apples” and “oranges to oranges”. If you are not familiar with this term, simply put: compare “like” items. Do not compare a fire and burglary safe from Hollon to a 30 minute fire proof home safe from Sentry for a price comparison. They are 2 totally different items. A fire and burglary safe will be greater protection and therefore cost more.
In order to effectively comparison shop, be sure you are comparing like items against each other for the same characteristics. You may for instance, look at a Stack-On gun safe. It’s available at your local chain store. “Wow! It’s a great price! It’s got HUGE bolts, and it’s shiny so my wife might even let me take it home. That Hollon RG-16 I saw on the internet was really nice but sure did cost more AND how different can they be???? Now, you SAW the Stack-On, but did you really LOOK at it? I mean take hold of it and move it around. Did it move easily? Could you rock it back and forth? Did it feel heavy? Would you trust it to keep guns away from your kids? A thief?
I guarantee you that if a gun safe has adequate fire protection and is quality made, it won’t be easily shoved. Hollon Republic Series gun safes have WEIGHT to them. That weight comes from a 9 gauge solid steel body and a 3 gauge solid steel door and adequate fireproofing built between it’s layers. Even the smallest in the series the Hollon RG-16 weighs in at 400 lbs. That baby is going to take some effort to move or to break into. It’s torch and fire rated for a full hour of protection. The door is 5″ thick and has an expandable intumescent door seal to further protect from smoke and fire! The 10 steel bolts are 1 1/2″ thick; 7 are live-locking and 3 are fixed hinge side. There is a 1/4″ solid steel plate added to the entire door for added pry resistance. All this and the safe is still “pretty” to look at so your wife will like it too!
Published by Robin on January 11th, 2011 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Hollon Republic Gun Safe RG-16 model
A bunch of us got together the other day and the talk came around to gun safes. Who’s got the best product… best value for the buck? Eventually we came around to the Hollon safe company and how strong they seem to be coming on the market. Their Hollon Republic gun safe series offers 4 different fireproof gun safes. The smallest being the Hollon RG-16. This safe for being the baby of the line holds its’ own just fine against competitors. The safe has 1 1/2″ solid steel bolts and a 1/4″ of steel plate added to the door for pry resistance. 7 of these bolts are live-locking and 3 are fixed hinge side bolts. One thing that really impresses me about the Hollon RG-16 gun safe is the all steel construction of a 9 gauge steel body versus let’s say a Winchester Ranger series gun safe that’s constructed from 12 gauge steel. The Winchester only offers a 45 minute fireproofing whereas the Hollon Republic( 1 1/2 ” of fireproofing in the door; 1″ in the body) has a 1 hour fire rating tested at 1250 degrees. AND the Hollon gun safe also has a torch resistant door. The lock has a drill resistant armor hard plate behind it and also has a spring loaded re-locker. This is one great safe for the price it sells for.
Hollon RG-16 gun safe
Published by Robin on January 3rd, 2011 tagged Fireproof safe, Gun Safe, Uncategorized | Comment now »
When Choosing a Safe…Which Lock Should You Pick?
When choosing a safe, which lock should you pick? An electronic lock versus a combination lock. A question for careful consideration. On one hand you have the tech driven digital model. The other hand holds onto that dial style lock of yesteryear with a proven track record. You see this style lock on everything from a home safe to a fire and burglary safe to a high security jewelry safe like a TL-15 or TL-30.
The digital model with its ease of access seems almost too good to be true. All you need to do is press the correct number keys and BAM! you are in. You may think to yourself, “Hmmm, if it’s that easy then what keeps anyone from getting into it?”. The answer to that is a handy lockout mechanism present on most electronic locks. 3 or 4 attempts at entering the wrong combination and the would be thief is locked out for a period of 5 to 15 minutes on a normal home safe or office safe; even longer on a high security safe.
The combination or dial style locks, are tried and true. So many turns to the left, spin twice to the right, once more back to the left and BINGO! you are in. Sounds easy, but if you are anything like me…had trouble with my high school locker combination. I can recall putting several kick dents in the door bottom from sheer frustration. I could NEVER enter the combination correctly! I used to lug my books around all day just to avoid the lock. If just the thought of opening my safe frustrates me, then I am probably not going to use it as much as I should. With a locker, the only thing that probably got hurt was my back from carrying those books around; with a safe, it could mean your valuables being left unprotected which could lead to a burglary or fire damage.
One more plus on the electronic lock is the freedom of changing the combination whenever you like or the need arises. The dial locks require a locksmith to change the combination, and that always results in a fee. The electronic lock comes in handy if you are in a situation where multiple people have access to the safe’s combination, since you can reset it say if someone quits or is relieved of their duties. I mean how high is employee turnover in some industries? My personal preference is the electronic lock, but you are the only person capable of making that decision for yourself.
Published by Robin on December 30th, 2010 tagged Home Safe, Jewelry Safes | Comment now »
Choose the Best Wall Safe for Your Home
When most people think of a wall safe, they imagine a large safe hiding behind a painting on the wall. While you can have your safe hidden behind a painting, you can find other ways to conceal them as well. When you are choosing your wall safe, you will want to make sure that you have a wall that is thick enough to hold the safe, as well as hide it properly. The safe should also be large enough that you are able to store all of your valuables. It is generally a good idea to buy a safe that has a good fireproof rating as well.
Published by Valeriem on November 24th, 2010 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Choose a TL-30 Safe for Great Protection
If you want to have the best protection, one of the top choices is the TL-30 safe. This is one of the best safes in the industry, and it is perfect for a variety of business types. If you have a small business, such as a jewelry shop, a gift shop, or just about any other type of business, this safe is perfect for keeping cash and valuables safe. It has a fire rating, re-lockers, and it is thick enough and strong enough to deter most thieves. The TL-30 safe can also make a great safe for the home when you are storing expensive jewelry, coins, and other items.
Published by Valeriem on November 22nd, 2010 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Choose a Jewelry Safe to Keep Valuables Secure
Anyone who has a large amount of valuable jewelry should invest in a jewelry safe to keep the valuables out of the hands of thieves and safe from fire. Many different types of safe are available, in different sizes and styles. You will be able to find safes that work for the home as well as large safes that are perfect for jewelry store and pawnshop owners. Making sure that your jewelry is secure, along with your other valuables, is very important, and a jewelry safe is the best way to do that. Find a safe today and add it to your home protection plan.
Published by Valeriem on November 19th, 2010 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
Check the Rating on Your Fire Safe
If you have valuables that need to be kept safe in the event of a theft or a fire, a high quality fire safe should be the first thing you buy. When you invest in one of these safes, it is important that you look at the fire rating so you know how long your items will be safe in the event of a fire. It is usually in your best interest to buy a fire safe that offers the most amount of protection for your valuables. The burglary rating is equally as important, and the better the rating the longer it will take a thief to open.
Published by Valeriem on November 17th, 2010 tagged Fireproof safe | Comment now »
Buy a Quality Money Safe
Some people choose to keep large amounts of cash on hand for a variety of different reasons. No matter the reason that you have cash in your home, you want to make sure that you are able to keep it secure, and a high quality money safe is the best way to do that. Make sure that you have a safe that has a good burglar rating, so thieves are unable to get at your cash and other valuables. You should always buy the best money safe that you can afford. After all, you do not want to skimp on the item that is going to protect your cash.
Published by Valeriem on November 15th, 2010 tagged Drop Safes, depository safe | Comment now »
Buy a Money Safe for Work and Home
Choosing a high quality money safe is the best way to add more protection to your home or business. You will be able to find a safe that works for your needs, whether you need a large drop safe for your business, or a small safe to keep your cash and valuables at home. Your money safe should be kept in an area that is out of the way, and few people should have access to the safe. This is especially true if the safe is in your place of business. Many of the thefts in businesses large and small come from people who work for the company.