AMSEC, American Security, is the oldest, most reputable and highest quality safe company in the world. They’ve been around since 1946 and have always headquartered in California, USA. They make real safes, not the illusion of security but real, actual , high quality, secure, insurable safes in the BFX series and up. Unfortunately, American Security does not make these gun safes. They engineer, design and buy them from a Chinese factory and just put their logo on it. However, just because something is made in China doesn’t mean it’s bad quality. The American Security SF Gun Safes are actually a very good quality product and in this review I will explain exactly why.
Lock – American Security SF Gun Safe Reviews
First and always most important for any safe is its lock and the American Security AMSEC SF gun safes come standard with the ESL5 electronic lock. This UL approved type 1 high security lock is the highest rating. American Security exclusively makes this lock. I only recommend electronic locks made by NL, SecuRam and S&G. Pro-Tip: Pre-order it from the factory with one of these locks to retain the full warranty.
Next, there is a second lock option that is the Big Red Mechanical Lock, UL approved Type 2. I recommend this and the S&G mechanical lock. This high quality lock is designed to last forever and uses the traditional 3 number combination on a spyproof dial that prevents others from seeing you spin the combination. You can also special order the S&G Mechanical Lock from the factory as well.
Security – American Security SF Gun Safe Reviews
The American Security AMSEC SF is built with one layer of steel and multiple layers of gypsum fire board. Comparatively, their BFX series uses a concrete composite mixture that is significantly stronger against burglary attempts using saws. Additionally, the SF series uses only a 12 gauge steel body in combination with a 3/16″ steel plate on the door and an inner steel liner of 12 gauge only on the door.
It did pass the UL Residential Security Container RSC burglary test and overall is significantly more secure than the safes you will find at Tractor Supply, Walmart or Costco. Its nearest competitor the Stealth UL Gun Safes use only a 12 gauge door and body.
Also included in the SF series are 14 solid steel locking bolts 1.5″ thick and covering all four sides. A hard plate placed in front of the lock to destroy drill bits. A re-locker keeps the bolt in place if the burglar attempts to punch through the lock.
Fire Rating – American Security SF Gun Safe Reviews
What I like most about the American Security SF Gun Safe is its 60 minute fire rating at 1200 degrees. This isn’t just any fire rating though, this is an ETL tested and verified fire rating. American Security is now the only company who verifies their fire ratings with an independent laboratory. This safe will definitely survive any fire and there are tons of case examples proving this.
Considering American Security is based out of California, wild fires are all too common. There are tons of SF gun safes that have survived the hottest fires for the longest periods of time. Also, they use genuine Palusol Fire seals which are the high quality seals in the industry. These seals expand to 7 times their size during a fire to keep smoke and heat out.
Style and Function
SF gun safes are finished in a textured black powder coat paint job. Hardware includes a black chrome 3-spoke handle and keypad. The back of the door features a very high quality door panel organizer with pistol holsters and additional rifle storage.
Finally, the interior is fully adjustable on both sides with side shelves, top shelves, gun racks all upholstered in a high quality fabric. American Security offers a lifetime warranty against break-in, attempted break-in and fire. In addition, they offer a 1 year parts and labor warranty on all components of the safe.
The Bottom Line
Finally, would I buy the American Security SF Gun Safe for my firearms and valuables. Yes, I definitely would as it is a good quality safe at a decent price.
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