Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23 Review

Stealth Safes have been manufacturing high quality safes for over a decade now. They are based out of California and like many manufacturers import globally and produce in the USA. They use the highest quality locks in the industry, include most accessories standard and provide lifetime warranties on all of their gun safes. All in all, the Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23 is a very high quality gun safe loaded with security features and the best gun safe in the 1/4″ plate door and 90 minute fire category.

Lock – Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe

NL UR-2020 High Security Electronic Lock

First and always most important for any safe is the lock and Stealth went with the best, the NL UR-2020. This is a UL approved type 1 high security electronic lock and very high quality. If you go back and read any of my reviews, you’ll see I constantly tell everyone that a UL rated lock should be the minimum you look for and the best brands are NL, S&G and Securam.

What makes this lock so great is the engineering behind it. It is actually half the size of a traditional lock which allows it to be hidden away from the spindle hole and creates a smaller and more difficult point to hit during a drill attack. It also features over 1 million possible combinations and the keypad includes a red light that makes it easy to see in the dark. The 9 volt battery is replaceable from the keypad, outside of the safe.

S&G High Security Mechanical Lock

The second lock option available is the S&G mechanical lock. This is a UL Approved Type 2 high security lock which is one level below Type 1 electronic locks. S&G makes the highest quality mechanical locks in the industry trusted by the U.S. Military. This lock is designed to last forever and uses the traditional 3 number combination with 1 million possible combinations. Many people like this lock purely due to the fact that it has no batteries. Please note, this lock option is only available at Dean Safe and not available on Amazon.

NL Doomsday High Security Redundant Lock

The final lock option available is the NL Doomsday Redundant Lock. This lock is UL approved type 1 high security but features both electronic and mechanical access. The top of the lock features a 10 button keypad that has the same security level and features as a standard electronic lock but then combines it with a mechanical dial in the center of the lock. This effectively gives you the best of both world, convenient fast access when you need it via the electronic lock and a mechanical back-up for emergencies. I highly recommend this upgrade. Please note, this lock option is only available at Dean Safe and not available on Amazon.

Hard Plate and Internal Re-Locker

All three lock options are protected by both a hard plate and internal spring-loaded re-locker. The Hard plate is a piece of hardened steel that absolutely destroys drill bits. In addition, the internal re-locker fires if the lock is punched through securing the bolts in place. Both of these are essential security features and included on this safe.

Security – Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23

The Stealth Premier Gun Safe PR23 is built extremely tough with a 1/4″ steel plate door and 10 gauge steel body. Safes in this price range from Liberty and Rhino are built with either 12 gauge or 11 gauge construction. When compared to a safe like Sports Afield at 14 gauge, the Stealth Premier series blows them out of the water. Securing the door are 12 Solid Steel Locking Bolts 1-1/2″ thick. The bolt work operates 4-ways securing both sides, the top and the bottom.

Fire Rating – Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23

The Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23 comes with a 90 minute fire rating at 1200 degrees which is over four times the length of the standard house fire that burns for 20 minutes. The door is fully lined with an intumescent door seal that expands to multiple times its size during a fire to keep smoke and heat from entering the safe. Stealth is based out of California where there are some of the hottest wild fires in the world and they have tons of survival stories.

Style and Function

Now this is actually what I like most about the Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23. They use an incredible armor black paint that is so much better than the standard textured black finish. It has a crinkled feel to it and is extremely durable and tough, hence why they call it armor black. Additionally, all of the edges along the front are beveled to give a very high quality feel. Lastly, the logos are all ghosted out so that they are “Stealth”.

Hardware includes a 5-Spoke black handle. Just inside the door is a Molle Door Panel Organizer that is completely adjustable with accessories. Additionally, an electrical outlet is included for plugging in electronics like a dehumidifier or the included LED light kit. Finally, all mounting hardware is included to anchor to a concrete surface. Four bolt down holes are located on the bottom of the safe.

The interior is fully carpeted with leather trim on all of the shelves and gun racks. Stealth really listened to what customers wanted and gave them everything in this Premier Gun Safe.

Warranty

Now the final feature I want to point out on the Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe is that it is backed by a lifetime warranty against break-ins and fire as well as a 2 year parts and labor warranty. Stealth will pay for a safe technician or locksmith to come fix your safe on-site and at absolutely no cost to you. In addition, they don’t require you to ship the safe back to the factory for warranty either. All in all, this is a high quality warranty provided by a reliable company.

The Bottom Line

Would I buy the Stealth Premier 23 Gun Safe PR23 for my firearms and valuables. Yes, 100% I would because of the UL Rated High Security Lock, 1/4″ Steel Plate Door, 10 Gauge Body, 1-1/2″ Thick locking bolts, 90 minute fire rating, incredible styling and litany of accessories included.

Very high quality safe at an absolute unbeatable price. 10 out of 10, I highly recommend this gun safe.

Where to Buy?

There are two main options on where you can buy a Stealth gun safe: Amazon or Dean Safe. If you check the seller on Amazon, you will find that it actually sells and ships from Dean Safe. Ultimately, you are buying it from Dean Safe either way. The benefits of buying from Dean Safe are that you can have it shipped same business day at no extra cost, upgrade the lock, add a dehumidifier and light kit to the order for a discounted rate, have a customized combination pre-set before shipping, get financing and get instant communication without having to go through Amazons system. You are also supporting an American small business. All things considered, I recommend you buy direct from Dean Safe.