Positioning of handguns in safe

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With protective cloth covering the slots. For service type guns. My match grade 22's and 32's don't fit.
 
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Twisted Canuck said:
My closet in my office is stacked full of those hard cases....unless I get a safe big enough to walk into that's not an option so much, but it IS a good way to do it if you can for sure.
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You are absolutely correct that it takes a bunch of space. I only own a few so it works and it allows me to keep specific tools and accessories with the guns. Prevents those little pieces from wandering.
 
TT1900 said:
You are absolutely correct that it takes a bunch of space. I only own a few so it works and it allows me to keep specific tools and accessories with the guns. Prevents those little pieces from wandering.
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I would still suggest using the Allen gun socks in the hard cases if there is room. Sometimes the foam in those things can retain a little moisture, and accelerate pitting and rusting. If you run a dehumidifier in the safe it probably wouldn't be an issue. I also used to keep every dessicant pack I ever got (in electronics or optics) and throw them in the bottom of my safe. I've baked them once as well, but I live in a fairly dry climate so humidity hasn't been an issue.
 
Halguy said:
You use the duct tape as a barrier between the magnet and the gun? I am a bit paranoid about long term storage using this method, concerned about spot corrosion where the gun stays in contact with the magnet. Any thoughts?
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Yeah the duct tape keeps the magnet from sliding around and protects the gun. You could also cover the magnet with a thin cloth like a J cloth for doing dishes before covering it with tape. The little rectangular magnets from Princess Auto are quite strong and is what I used.
 
I have used a few of the Lockdown magnetic holders in my safes before - but you need to use the extra magnet to stop the weight sliding.
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Space shelves just wide enough to fit plastic tubs with lids from Walmart. Lay a cloth on the bottom of each tub and lay out guns to fill the bottom - a cloth, and then another layer of guns. A little of your favorite gun spray on each layer of cloth will make them last forever. The guns never shift and touch and the tubs will be compact and heavy with hardware. If there is an extra tub and shelf - fill it with clips and ammo.
 
Why not get a Pelican 1550 case? Or two:) They hold about seven/eight handguns if you position them right. If your pistols are scoped or 8” barreled etc then obviously a little less. The foam in mine has enough CLP saturated in it over the years I’m not concerned about moisture.
 
I use a couple of these on the top shelf of my safe. I used to store my pistols in their factory cases all stacked up but that just ate up way too much room.

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Here is what I did in my safe:
I removed all the shelves inside and screw metal pegboard so now I can use magnetic utility hooks (from princess auto) . For my handguns, I'm using the door as a storage with greyman tactical board with pegboard power drill holder or screws with brass cases glued on. I'm really happy with the result!
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Spinalmath said:
Here is what I did in my safe:
I removed all the shelves inside and screw metal pegboard so now I can use magnetic utility hooks (from princess auto) . For my handguns, I'm using the door as a storage with greyman tactical board with pegboard power drill holder or screws with brass cases glued on. I'm really happy with the result!
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This is how it is done gents. Take note and emulate,
 
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