I am looking to build a rack for my handguns that will sit on the top shelf of my safe. I have the ability to work with wood or metal. I would really appreciate some input as to a design to go with. What do you use? Any pics or good ideas out there?
Handgun Rack designs
- Thread starter asphalt599
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Try and search for a pic, or maybe he'd be so nice as to post one here of Rudy_H's safe, I believe he's crammed more guns into into the least amount of space I've ever seen in a set up that won't cause them to touch each other in any bad way.
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- Lower Mainland, BC
Have a look at some of the bulls eye boxes. Little "U" shaped holders for the barrel that are split in the middle, a bolt connects all the halves so when turn the knob on the bolt the "U"s clamp the barrels. The pistols thus stand up right, barrels horizontal inside a little tray. Easy to take tray in and out and are not about to knock over or drop any individual pistols.
My original idea was to make little cubby holes but I am starting to stray away from that. I have seen a few that the barrel rests in a cut out and stands the gun up. I think I am leaning towards something like that. If anyone has some pics of their setup I would appreciate it.
- Location
- rimouski, quebec
Hello!
Look at this link:
www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...parentType=index&indexId=cat601048&hasJS=true
Alec
Look at this link:
www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...parentType=index&indexId=cat601048&hasJS=true
Alec
I had seen this one while doing a google search earlier and really like it but I don't think it will work for my application. I gun is too long(would be too tall). I guess I could leave that one out. Not the greatest for conserving space. I might give it a whirl anyway.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat601048
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1604&title=HANDGUN%20RACK
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1604&title=HANDGUN%20RACK
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat601048Power Aisle Modular 3-Gun Pistol Rack
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0045031228552a&navCount=2&podId=0045031&parentId=cat601048&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602007-cat601048-cat601048&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601048
An expandable storage system for your pistols. One rack holds three pistols, or take advantage of the modular construction to expand capacity by adding more racks. Made from high-density, closed-cell, nonreactive foam with a suedelike surface to protect the finish of your handguns. Rack does not absorb moisture and will not react with lubricants or solvents.
Dimensions: 8-1/4"W x 7-1/2"D x 6"H.
Power Aisle Modular 3-Gun Pistol Rack
Item:IJ-228552
$14.99
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1604&title=HANDGUN%20RACK
VERSATILE RACK
http://www.brownells.com/Images/Products/100000579.jpg
Provides space saving efficiency that makes best use of limited storage area. Tough, vinyl coated, steel framework offers a non-slip coating for extra security. Six and Four gun racks organize and store handguns in your gun safe or cabinet. Holds semi-autos and revolvers of any barrel length. Peg Board rack holds one handgun. Ideal to utilize that unused space on the door of your gunsafe. Includes mounting plate for non-drilled walls.
SPECS: Steel frame, vinyl coated. Six Gun Rack - 14-1/8" (35.9cm) long, 5¼" (13.3cm) wide, 5¼" high. Four Gun Rack - 91/8" (23.2cm) long, 5¼" wide, 5¼" high. Peg Board Rack - 4½" (11.4cm) deep, 4" (10.2cm) wide.
Catalog page 303
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1604&title=HANDGUN%20RACK
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Wendell, Thanks for the tip on the Cabela's "Power Aisle 3-Gun Pistol Rack"
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat601048
Ordered two of them one week ago from Cabela's in the U.S., they arrived today and are now on two shelves of my gun safe. They are exactly what I needed and I am very pleased with them.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat601048
Ordered two of them one week ago from Cabela's in the U.S., they arrived today and are now on two shelves of my gun safe. They are exactly what I needed and I am very pleased with them.
I also have some of the "Power Aisle 3-Gun Pistol Rack"
and they even work great at the range if you are out shooting multiple guns. The only down side I found is that they are just not quite wide enough when using combination trigger locks. I am thinking of widdening them using the 1/4" threaded rod option mentioned in the papper work that came with them.
SF
and they even work great at the range if you are out shooting multiple guns. The only down side I found is that they are just not quite wide enough when using combination trigger locks. I am thinking of widdening them using the 1/4" threaded rod option mentioned in the papper work that came with them.
SF
I had actually thought about building something like that. I didn't know you could buy them.
I'm looking for something similiar for the top shelf of my gun safe.
I'll have to measure the height and check on the rotating one. But... I think with the firearms it'll be too tall.
The issue I have with the Marsters one, is that I really don't want anything in the barrel or even near the "crown" of my pistols. Even if it is plastic.
I'll have to measure the height and check on the rotating one. But... I think with the firearms it'll be too tall.
The issue I have with the Marsters one, is that I really don't want anything in the barrel or even near the "crown" of my pistols. Even if it is plastic.
