XPEDITION GSF-24-F23-ULS 24-Gun Safe

In this xpedition gsf-24-f23-uls 24-gun safe review, the short answer is that this is the best budget pick in our 2026 guide and the cheapest of the nine safes at $899.99. It ranks sixth overall, but it is the model to choose if you want fire protection, biometric entry and 24-gun capacity without crossing the $1,000 mark. The body measures 55.5 inches tall, 23.5 inches wide and 20.7 inches deep, weighs 326 pounds, and offers 15.7 cubic feet inside. Buyers rate it 4.6 stars across 33 Amazon ratings. In practice, that makes it a strong fit for a first safe owner or a household with a dozen long guns and a few pistols.

Three ways in keep daily use simple: a fingerprint scanner, a digital keypad and backup keys, so the XPEDITION GSF-24-F23-ULS never locks you out over a dead battery. That said, the safe runs on four 1.5V batteries, and you should still store the backup keys outside the box. The anti-theft vibration alarm reacts to tampering, and after three incorrect password attempts the alarm sounds; meanwhile, silent mode keeps the alert quiet when discretion matters. For example, the interior power outlet lets you run a dehumidifier or a light without drilling holes. Adjustable shelves fit rifles with or without optics, so a scoped deer rifle clears the rack. On top of that, it arrives fully assembled, mounts to the floor, and uses reinforced, pry-resistant alloy steel.

Value is where this safe wins: 45 minutes of fire resistance at up to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit plus a water-resistant body for $899.99, and a 2-year manufacturer warranty behind it. By contrast, the Kodiak KBX5629 in this guide has a longer track record and more Amazon ratings, so its long-term durability is better proven. Even so, that safety costs more, and the XPEDITION covers the essentials for hundreds less. However, know the limits. The 326-pound body is a solid home safe, not a heavy vault, and 24 long guns will not satisfy a collector with 44 to 48 rifles. If you own around a dozen rifles and want fire protection plus fingerprint access under $1,000, this is the one to get.