Wasatch 24EDBW 24-Gun Fire and Water Safe

In this wasatch 24edbw 24-gun fire and water safe review, the Wasatch 24EDBW takes the best waterproof safe spot in our guide of 9 models because it is the only one rated for 72 hours in 2 feet of standing water. It ranks number 5 overall and sells for $1,090.84, backed by a 4.3-star average from 45 Amazon ratings. The cabinet holds up to 24 guns inside 10.4 cubic feet, and it measures 15 inches deep, 24 inches wide and 55 inches tall. Basement and coastal owners should put it at the top of their list. Meanwhile, anyone who only needs theft deterrence can spend far less.

Fire and water ratings are the core of this safe. The 45-minute rating at 1400 degrees Fahrenheit means the contents survive a typical house fire long enough for the fire department to arrive. On top of that, the 72-hour water rating at 2 feet of standing water covers a flooded basement or a coastal storm surge. The electronic lock includes the Alarm-U function and a backup key, so a dead battery never leaves you locked out. In practice, the external hinges swing the door a full 180 degrees, which opens the whole interior for easy rifle removal. A three-spoke handle gives solid leverage, and factory-installed door storage plus a plush tan lining keeps guns from scratching. The 2 mm steel body carries 3 active 1.5-inch bolts and 2 dead bolts.

Value depends on where you live. At $1,090.84, the Wasatch 24EDBW costs more than most 24-gun cabinets in our guide of 9, so the water rating is what you are paying for. By contrast, the Kodiak KBX5629 uses thicker 14-gauge steel for buyers who rank pry resistance above flood protection. Even so, 14-gauge steel is about 1.9 mm, which is close to the 2 mm body here. The honest trade-off is the shortest warranty in the guide at 1 year, and only 45 Amazon ratings back the 4.3-star score. As a result, this safe fits a specific owner: someone with a basement, a coastal house or a sump pump that sometimes fails. If flooding is not a real risk where you live, a cheaper model will do the job. If it is, this is the one to buy.