Best overall Browning Sporter SP33 $1699
Highest overall score (80/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
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Best Gun Safes (2026)
10 gun safes compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
The best overall gun safe is Browning Sporter SP33 ($1699). The best value gun safe is Stealth UL23 ($1599.99). The cheapest is Stealth UL23 at $1599.99. 10 gun safes compared from $1599.99 to $11290 across 10 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
As of 2026-07-11
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest gun safes is Stealth UL23 at $1599.99; across 9 models the median price is $3574 ($1599.99–$11290), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-07-11. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gun-safes/ Our data Across the 9 gun safes we priced, Fort Knox Maverick 6031 ($1,577) meets or beats AMSEC BFX6636 ($11,290) on the specs we track — so the $9,713 premium for the pricier one mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Tax study, as of August 2026.
Which gun safe should you buy?
Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-07-11; live price may differ.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Stealth UL23 at $1599.99 (Manufacturer store (stealthsafes.com) lists the UL23 at "$1,599.99 $2,099.99" — current price $1,599.99 with a compare-at/MSRP of $2,099.99. Dean Safe shows the identical "$1,599.99 $2,099.99 + FREE SHIPPING". Using the $1,599.99 typical current selling price offered on the manufacturer's own store; $2,099.99 is the listed MSRP.).
- Typical price: from $1599.99, median $3574, up to $11290 — across 9 priced.
- Tracked: 10 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-07-11.
- Compared on: Lock type, Gun capacity, Fire rating minutes, Fire rating temp f, Ul rsc listed, Body steel gauge.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Fort Knox Maverick 6031 ($1577.31)
- Highest gunCapacity: Winchester Big Daddy XLT2 (70 gunCapacity)
- Lowest weightLbs: Vaultek RS500i (93 weightLbs)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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Browning Sporter SP33 Quality score 80/100 Best value -
Stealth UL23 Quality score 78/100 Best value -
Fort Knox Maverick 6031 Quality score 77/100 Best value
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these gun safes.
- Gun capacity — higher is better (this group: 5 to 70).
- Ul rsc listed — a yes/no feature.
Comparison
| Compare | # | Gun Safe | Price | Lock type | Gun capacity | Fire rating minutes | Fire rating temp f | Ul rsc listed | Body steel gauge | Source | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stealth UL23 | $1599.99 | electronic-keypad | 23 | 60 | 1200 | true | 12 | stealthsafes.com | On Amazon → | |
| 2 | Browning Sporter SP33 | $1699 | — | 33 | 95 | 1200 | true | 12 | browningsafes.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 |  Vaultek RS500i | $1699.99 | biometric | 5 | — | — | false | 14 | vaulteksafe.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 |  SnapSafe Titan 75010 | $2189 | electronic-keypad | 12 | 60 | 2300 | false | 9 | snapsafe.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 | Fort Knox Maverick 6031 | $3574 | mechanical-dial | 40 | 90 | 1600 | — | 10 | ftknox.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 |  Winchester Big Daddy XLT2 | $3799.99 | electronic-keypad | 70 | 90 | 1400 | true | 11 | winchestersafes.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 |  Liberty Fatboy 64 Extreme | $3999 | electronic-keypad | 60 | 110 | 1200 | — | 12 | libertysafe.com | On Amazon → | |
| 8 |  Rhino Ironworks AIW6033X | $4399 | mechanical-dial | 36 | 130 | 1400 | true | 10 | libertysafesnj.com | On Amazon → | |
| 9 |  AMSEC BFX6636 | $11290 | mechanical-dial | 26 | 120 | 1200 | true | 11 | deansafe.com | On Amazon → | |
| 10 |  Cannon Scout S45 | — | electronic-keypad | 48 | 30 | 1200 | — | 12 | wholesalehunter.com | On Amazon → |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
Popular comparisons
What is the cheapest gun safe?
Stealth UL23 is the cheapest at $1599.99 (Manufacturer store (stealthsafes.com) lists the UL23 at "$1,599.99 $2,099.99" — current price $1,599.99 with a compare-at/MSRP of $2,099.99. Dean Safe shows the identical "$1,599.99 $2,099.99 + FREE SHIPPING". Using the $1,599.99 typical current selling price offered on the manufacturer's own store; $2,099.99 is the listed MSRP.), as of 2026-07-11.
How much does gun safes cost?
Across the 9 gun safes with a published price, the median is $3574, ranging from $1599.99 to $11290, as of 2026-07-11.
Which gun safe is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Fort Knox Maverick 6031 ($1577.31). Highest gunCapacity: Winchester Big Daddy XLT2 (70 gunCapacity). Lowest weightLbs: Vaultek RS500i (93 weightLbs).
How many gun safes are compared here?
10 gun safes across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-11.
What is the best overall gun safe?
Browning Sporter SP33 ($1699) — Highest overall score (80/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
What is the best value gun safe?
Stealth UL23 ($1599.99) — Most specification per dollar of any gun safes here at $1599.99.
What is the most capable gun safe?
Cannon Scout S45 — Leads this group on the measured specs.
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