Gun Cabinet delivered today - AR15 seems lonely in there

ToolAA · Aug 25, 2016

Iv'e got a teenage son who is pretty respectful of my things but I think I was getting a bit paranoid that some of his friends may decide to go exploring when on day. Decided to get a small locking cabinet.

After unpacking everything I can't help but think my single AR-15 is feeling lonely in there.

Oh what to do.…

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doggyjacket · Aug 25, 2016

Where did you buy and how much if you don't mind? And what kind? Been looking for a small storage solution myself.

ToolAA · Aug 25, 2016

doggyjacket said:
Where did you buy and how much if you don't mind? And what kind? Been looking for a small storage solution myself.

Amazon. Stack-on brand. They make several sizes with an optional keypad. But like others have posted I didn't like the Idea of having to rely on a battery to open the cabinet.

I'm sure there are better out there but this covers my needs and fit into my budget for now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058DHZFM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_TS6VxbS7RKGE2

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jawn · Aug 25, 2016

I think you have to get it some friends.

Brychan · Aug 26, 2016

Take thy self to the gun store post haste, and return ye not until companions hath been acquired.

doggyjacket · Aug 26, 2016

Very nice! I was definitely thinking more along the extreme budget options for now and I'm not sure five-hundo fits lol.

lowoncash · Aug 26, 2016

In no time at all you'll wish you had bought a bigger one. I always recommend you buy one two sizes bigger than you think you need. I wish my bank account grew as quickly as my collection.

Tihsho · Aug 26, 2016

I have a Stack-On that I got from Dick's years ago and do not regret going with it. It has a lot of configurations, but the only regret is that it needs a few more of them so I can get the packed safe more organized. I think I grabbed a 24 gun model for around the same price as the one you listed.

ToolAA · Aug 26, 2016

lowoncash said:
In no time at all you'll wish you had bought a bigger one. I always recommend you buy one two sizes bigger than you think you need. I wish my bank account grew as quickly as my collection.

I have plans for an 300 B/O SBR, AR pistol, Nice Shotgun for trap shooting, Maybe a savage bolt action and a decent 9mm or 45 pistol. That should fit in there.

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trickg · Aug 26, 2016

jawn said:
I think you have to get it some friends.

I agree - you shouldn't have an only gun - studies have shown that only guns sometimes wind up with issues that guns with siblings don't have.

AntiGun · Aug 26, 2016

lowoncash said:
In no time at all you'll wish you had bought a bigger one. I always recommend you buy one two sizes bigger than you think you need. I wish my bank account grew as quickly as my collection.

inversely proportional

Uncle Duke · Aug 26, 2016

AntiGun said:
inversely proportional

Ain't that the truth!

AntiGun · Aug 26, 2016

ToolAA said:
Amazon. Stack-on brand. They make several sizes with an optional keypad. But like others have posted I didn't like the Idea of having to rely on a battery to open the cabinet.

I'm sure there are better out there but this covers my needs and fit into my budget for now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058DHZFM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_TS6VxbS7RKGE2

How reliable are those combo locks since there's no key backup? Was it curbside delivery or in house?

nmyers · Aug 26, 2016

I'm impressed. The big box stores used to sell Stack-On cabinets that cost a little more than $100, & they were easily defeated with hand tools. Yours appears to be a real safe, & should discourage most burglars. Lagging it to the floor or wall might make it even more secure.

In any case, you want to put a can/bag of dessicant in it to prevent rust.

ToolAA · Aug 26, 2016

AntiGun said:
How reliable are those combo locks since there's no key backup? Was it curbside delivery or in house?

The combo dial feels heavy. I tried to hold the handle and see if I could get the dial to catch on any if the cams while turning but it doesn't. There are two solid 1" bolts that lock the door.

It was a curbside delivery. I was prepared to have them leave it in my garage but I gave the guys bottles of water and offered them $20 to roll it down to my walk out basement door and they said sure no problem.

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ToolAA · Aug 26, 2016

nmyers said:
I'm impressed. The big box stores used to sell Stack-On cabinets that cost a little more than $100, & they were easily defeated with hand tools. Yours appears to be a real safe, & should discourage most burglars. Lagging it to the floor or wall might make it even more secure.

In any case, you want to put a can/bag of dessicant in it to prevent rust.

It is made with two layers of steel. I'm not sure the gauge but it looks to be about 3/32" to 1/8 thick.

The hinges are solid and there are three 1" dia welded bars on the hinge side of the door that hook around door frame.

Once I can re-arrange my work room I'm going to bolt it to the floor and wall.

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Tihsho · Aug 26, 2016

Their fire rated safes are solid. It's the best bang for your buck when it comes to safes.

GunnerGunz · Aug 26, 2016

I got one from Walmart about 6 months ago $256.00 and had to drive to Towson to pick up. The damn car door would not close so I used some tie downs and went slow. Pulled out of the parking lot and right in front of a cop. I was waiting for lights to go on but thankfully they sped on past me. On 70 I stayed in the slow lane so if the safe ejected it would go in the shoulder. Yep on that day I felt like a redneck. Anyway it is a decent 14 gun safe. I got 11 rifles and 2 (soon 2b 3) hand guns. I have scopes on 3 of the rifles so this took up more room. But it is a decent safe to keep kids and most burgers out.

ToolAA · Sep 4, 2016

We'll so it begins I was at walmart today buying some ammo and they were putting out new guns so i picked up a cheap semi auto 12ga. So the AR is no longer the sole occupant of my cheap safe.

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