pistol storage systems for safes

AKbythebay · Jan 12, 2010

Just got my new Dakota safe set up and ready for action - took two of us about 3 hours start to finish.

Anyway, I'm looking for opinions on storage solutions for pistols/handguns. I see there are several rack systems that sit on the top shelf. I also see there are some setups that go on the inside of the door. Some use velcrow, others do not. I have even seen some that are basically just holsters that vercrow right onto the door lining.

so can I get some recommendations for fellow board members on what they use. I need to store <10 handguns total. Thanks! :thumbsup:

jmiller320 · Jan 12, 2010

I uses the 6 gun rack. The rest are in the plastic boxes that came with the guns. The door on my safe fits close to the shelves, so you need toi be careful on the placement of any door hangers.

CHUNKERMD · Jan 12, 2010

I saw these products at the Frederick show. SAFEART.NET

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

I found a fishing rod holder that holds 1 handgun and I put them in my safe as closely as I can get them, if you do this make sure it is the rubber coated one and you have to drill through your shelf and put padding under it for it to work. I could fit about 5 pistols per shelf but I only have 3 currently installed

canuck · Jan 12, 2010

Mike

I mounted a piece of 1/4" pegboard on the inside of the door using spacers and existing holes. I then plasticoated peg hooks and spaced them out. In my safe it holds 12 handguns. I also have racks from versatile gun rack. I didnt like their pegboard hooks.

AKbythebay · Jan 12, 2010

canuck said:
Mike

I mounted a piece of 1/4" pegboard on the inside of the door using spacers and existing holes. I then plasticoated peg hooks and spaced them out. In my safe it holds 12 handguns. I also have racks from versatile gun rack. I didnt like their pegboard hooks.

Hadnn't though about putting a pegboard in there. That's a good idea. I think I'm going to check out some options at the Timonium gunshow this weekend and maybe go with your idea if I don't find anything I like.

JMintzer · Jan 12, 2010

I bought a plate rack form Wally World for less than $4. It holds 6 pistols...

Jamie

lax · Jan 12, 2010

I have the basic velcro holsters on the door

h2u · Jan 12, 2010

I use this company's rifle system. I have no experience with the pistol stuff, but it may appeal to you.

http://www.storemoreguns.com/

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

JMintzer said:
I bout a plate rack form Wally World for less than $4. It holds 6 pistols...

Jamie

I like this idea, I am going to post pictures of mine tonight but I might be taking some measurements and going to wally world and see what I can find.

One thing I do know about this is if you look for something that is actually meant to be a "gun rack" your going to pay a whole lot more than finding something else that just happens to fit nicely.

JMintzer · Jan 12, 2010

rrrrrrkevin said:
I like this idea, I am going to post pictures of mine tonight but I might be taking some measurements and going to wally world and see what I can find.

One thing I do know about this is if you look for something that is actually meant to be a "gun rack" your going to pay a whole lot more than finding something else that just happens to fit nicely.

This is what it looks like (I stole the pic from someone else...

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Jamie

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

That is pretty awesome, I really have to post mine now because I think mine is a pretty nice trick too. I have pictures on my extra HD at work and they will be up tonight

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

OK I couldnt wait to work so I took some more pictures, This is just one shelf on my gun cabinet and I used to have a few more guns when I first did this but I wasnt sure how many would be stored there so I only did 3 of them (I think I could have fit like 5) but these are just fishing pole holders that are meant to go on a boat and they are coated in rubber to protect your gun and I slid a small box in the back to support the muzzles but you can probably come up with something alot better. They must be placed far enough forward or back to support different size pistols so I would just put em in there randomly and not dress right dress like you would naturally want to do. also included are pictures of the bottom and the nut that comes with them, I did not take the time to find a smaller replacement because these worked just fine although you might want to put more appropriate ones on there.

These can be found at walmart in the fishing section

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

excuse the rust on my Ruger, The origional coating has worn away and it builds up in a few weeks and I need to get it fixed I know.

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

I think some carpet is in order for me now that I have seen Jmintzers supperior storage solution, and if it fits I might even try that plate rack idea in the shelf below that for other pistols just to see which one is better.

Mud Turtle · Jan 12, 2010

I like these.

wyomingboy · Jan 12, 2010

I've tried various things over the years, but the bottom line is that the guns will get dinged up sooner or later with racks/hooks. I just put each handgun in a soft case and stuff them on the top shelf. Holds about 30 or so.

JMintzer · Jan 12, 2010

Mud Turtle said:
I like these.

Those are great. They just cost about 10Xs more than the Wally World plate racks...

Jamie

JMintzer · Jan 12, 2010

Okay, I just took a few pics of my $3 Wally World Custom Pistol Rack in my Dakota safe:

This rack can hold up to 8 guns.

While we're at it, here's a pic of the safe and my 1911...

Jamie

rrrrrrkevin · Jan 12, 2010

that bayonets a little rusty soldier :lol:

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