Long-gun safe · No. 2 of 15
Winchester Ranger 26
12-gauge steel · 60 min fire rating · Keypad
9.2/10Excellent$1,899.99Nov 13, 2026
Winchester Ranger 26 vs Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933
Winchester Ranger 26 or Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933? They finish 0.1 apart in our formula: pick on the detail that matters at home.
$1,899.99at Winchester Safes, Nov 13, 2026
Check price at Winchester Safes
Long-gun safe · No. 3 of 15
Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933
12-gauge steel · 60 min fire rating · Keypad
9.1/10Excellent$2,449Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: Winchester Ranger 26 wins this one, 9.2/10 against 9.1/10, mainly on price. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 answers with warranty and returns.
What really separates them?
Nearly the same safe from two brands: 12-gauge steel, 60 minutes at 1400°F, a UL RSC line and a lifetime fire-and-burglary warranty on both. The Kodiak is 3 inches wider and comes with motion-sensor lights and an outlet; the Ranger is 2 inches deeper and $549 cheaper. Rhino publishes a 45-day return window with a 20% fee; Winchester takes returns through customer service and prints no number of days. If you would add a light kit anyway, the real gap is smaller than it looks. If not, the Winchester is the same protection for less.
Decide
Which one is for you?
Choose the Winchester Ranger 26 if
- You want to spend less: $1,899.99 against $2,449
Choose the Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 if
- You want the stronger cover: limited lifetime warranty with free repair or replacement after a burglary or a fire, per Rhino
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| Safe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Long-gun safe | Long-gun safe |
| Capacity | 35 long guns (claimed) | 41 long guns (claimed) |
| Body steel | 12-gauge steel | 12-gauge steel |
| Fire rating | 60 min at 1,400°F (brand's claim) | 60 min at 1,400°F (brand's claim) |
| Ways to open | Keypad | Keypad |
| Approvals stated | UL RSC + CA DOJ | UL RSC + CA DOJ |
| Locking bolts | 12 | Not stated |
| Weight | 594 lb | 536 lb |
| Outside size | 59 × 30 × 25 in (add 1.5 in for the handle and hinges) | 59 × 33 × 23 in (handle not included) |
| Inside size | 55.5 × 26.75 × 17 in | Not stated |
| Made in USA | Not stated | Not stated |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Returns | Not stated | 45 days |
| Shipping | Charged or quoted | Charged or quoted |
| Sold by | Winchester Safes | Rhino |
| Where to buy | Check price at Winchester Safes | Check price at Rhino |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Fire ratings and capacities are the brands' own claims. Prices checked November 13, 2026 at the seller named in the table.
Which one is built stronger?
Winchester Ranger 26: 12-gauge steel body with continuous welds; composite steel door with a layer of fireboard, per Winchester Safes; 12 one-inch steel bolts: 7 active and 5 dead bolts, top and bottom included; 594 lb. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: 12-gauge steel construction; "SafeX" anti-pry system that interlocks the door and the body, per Rhino; 536 lb.
Gauge runs backwards: a lower number is thicker steel. The Ranger 26 is 58 lb heavier, which helps once it is bolted down and hurts on delivery day. Approvals stated on the pages: Winchester Ranger 26, UL RSC + CA DOJ; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, UL RSC + CA DOJ. A listing we can't read on the seller's page is one we can't count. Bolt down whichever you choose.
Which one protects better against fire?
Winchester Ranger 26: "Proven 60-Minute fire rating at 1400º F", per Winchester Safes. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: "60 Minutes of Fire Protection at 1400°F", per Rhino.
These are the brands' own figures, quoted as written; no gun safe is fireproof. Both are quoted at the same temperature, so the minutes compare directly: the Ranger 26 claims 0 more. Our gun safe fire rating guide explains how to read these numbers.
Which lock is easier to live with?
Winchester Ranger 26: SecuRam electronic lock with a backlit keypad, UL listed per Winchester Safes. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: TopLit electronic lock, UL listed per Rhino. Power: internal electrical outlet with USB, per Rhino.
More ways in means fewer bad surprises: a key or a mechanical lock still works when a battery is flat. Whichever lock you choose, the code and the keys stay with the adults; the guide to California DOJ approved gun safes links the official child-safety advice, and storage laws differ by state.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026: Winchester Ranger 26 $1,899.99 at Winchester Safes, Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 $2,449 at Rhino. That is $549.01 between them.
Warranty: Winchester Ranger 26, limited lifetime warranty, with a "Lifetime Free Replacement Guarantee" after a fire or a burglary attack, per Winchester Safes; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, limited lifetime warranty with free repair or replacement after a burglary or a fire, per Rhino. Returns: Winchester Ranger 26, returns go through customer service with an approval number; no number of days is printed, per Winchester Safes' return policy; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, 45 days from the ship date, minus a 20% restocking fee and shipping both ways, per Rhino's return policy. Delivery: Winchester Ranger 26, ships within the contiguous United States only, per the product page; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, curbside delivery in about 2 to 4 weeks, per the product page.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: Winchester Ranger 26 review and Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 review. Both appear in our ranking of the best gun safes, fireproof gun safe, best rifle safe.
Other head-to-heads: Liberty USA 30 vs Winchester Ranger 26, Winchester Ranger 26 vs Browning Sporter 23, Liberty USA 30 vs Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 vs Fort Knox Maverick.
Still deciding what kind of safe you need? Read our guide: Gun safe fire ratings explained.
By Grant Holloway, editor, gun safes · updated November 13, 2026
Winchester Ranger 26 or Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the Winchester Ranger 26 better than the Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933?
In our formula, yes: 9.2/10 against 9.1/10, with the edge on price. The Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 is ahead on warranty and returns, which may matter more in your home.
Which is cheaper, the Ranger 26 or the Kodiak 5933?
The Winchester Ranger 26: $1,899.99 against $2,449 on November 13, 2026.
Which has the thicker steel?
Winchester Ranger 26: 12-gauge steel. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: 12-gauge steel. A lower gauge number means thicker steel.
Which has the better fire rating?
Winchester Ranger 26: 60 minutes at 1,400°F, by the brand's figures. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: 60 minutes at 1,400°F, by the brand's figures. Both figures are the brands' own claims.