Handgun safe re-model

Playboypenguin · January 10, 2007, 04:11 AM

I had hit the wall in my handgun safe. The way it was set up I could not fit all the handguns I owned into it.

I decided tonight to spend some time re-modeling it to make more room.

The left image shows it the way it was before. A center divider held up small shelves but took up a lot of room. Also the shelves only went up so far so alot of space above the top shelf was wasted.

The right image (not a very good pic due to the new black interior) shows how it is now. I took out the center divider and built shelves from particle board then upholstered them in heavy black felt. I then built an upright which I covered with felt and installed spools upon to hold some of my guns up the back to try and use some of that wasted space.

The whole project only took about 3 or 4 hours including shopping time and the safe that could hold about 18 handguns before is now holding 21 with room for another shelf or twostill.

Powderman · January 10, 2007, 04:33 AM

Nice remodel! Want even more room?

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...e=HANDGUN+RACK

Four to six handguns in the space that you're using for three--maybe even two short racks per shelf, equals a lot more storage! (Plus room for more goodies...

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mjrodney · January 10, 2007, 04:47 AM

Nice collection.

You can't possibly want any more.......right?

Well, likely you do, so here are 8 in a space that measures just under a cubic foot.

Playboypenguin · January 10, 2007, 03:00 PM

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You can't possibly want any more.......right?

Uh...yeah...right.

I do figure that those racks a couple of you have bought or built will have to be my next step in storage.

solz56 · January 10, 2007, 03:33 PM

I see you put all the shiny ones at the top. lol

Gixerman1000 · January 10, 2007, 06:32 PM

There's always room for more handguns

I though I was about out of room years ago but I keep finding ways to fit more it there

solz56 · January 10, 2007, 06:37 PM

Geez, Gixer. How do you find time to shoot them?

Bulldog1806 · January 10, 2007, 07:21 PM

Gixer & Playboy,

You guys are my idol..

Gixer What is that on the door the 2nd one from the bottom, right above the snub nose? Is it a .500?

brett30030 · January 11, 2007, 02:20 AM

Very nice to all.

Gix, can you elaborate on your peg system for the door mounts?

thanks

G-Cym · January 11, 2007, 04:02 AM

How do you guys find the $$$ to get such awesome collections?

Playboypenguin · January 11, 2007, 05:01 AM

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I see you put all the shiny ones at the top. lol

Almost all of mine are shiny. The only non-stainless guns I have are my cowboy ones on the bottom shelf and they are case hardened finish.

Playboypenguin · January 14, 2007, 03:53 AM

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How do you guys find the $$$ to get such awesome collections?

It is all about priorities...and not having the proper ones. ho needs things like food?

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Gix, can you elaborate on your peg system for the door mounts?

I figure he did like I did. I just drilled holes, used wooden spools from Michael's and then put bolts through them and secured it in the back with a nut and lock washer.

Take the door insert off first and lay it flat with the guns positioned on it to determine where the spools should go before drilling the holes.

tegemu · January 14, 2007, 09:26 AM

If you want more room, I have found an inexpensive way to store my guns vertically rather than horizontally. I went to Lowes and bought a Pot Lid Rack in the kitchen section, for about $10.00. I now can store 9 handguns in 12 inches. The rack is heavy duty, vinyl coated wire, like a dish drainer.

WSM MAGNUM · January 14, 2007, 09:39 AM

After these ideas on finding ways to get more room, you`ll buy more guns, and eventually you are going to have to buy another or bigger safe. If you need even more room, you can put them in mine.

bulbboy · January 14, 2007, 06:14 PM

Gixer- That Browning BDA needs to be on display and not in the box!! Those are beautiful guns!!

aquanomics · January 17, 2007, 03:56 PM

Inspired by PlayBoyPenguin, and after searching the web, local gun stores, safe shops and Home Depot, I bought the Lowe's safe he's using. Best buy on the block.

This weekend I'll modify the shelf system as per PBP even though my "collection" is just beginning.

I could have spent a lot more without getting more. Thanks Penguin.

Playboypenguin · January 23, 2007, 07:38 PM

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I could have spent a lot more without getting more. Thanks Penguin.

Glad I could be of help. When you get yours done post some pics.

January 10, 2007, 04:33 AM	#2
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	Nice remodel! Want even more room? http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...e=HANDGUN+RACK Four to six handguns in the space that you're using for three--maybe even two short racks per shelf, equals a lot more storage! (Plus room for more goodies... ) __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

January 10, 2007, 03:33 PM	#5
solz56 Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Location: California Posts: 503	I see you put all the shiny ones at the top. lol __________________ H&K P2000SK 9mm H&K P7M8 9mm Springfield 1911 Loaded Trophy Match .45 Colt 1911 Gov't .45

January 10, 2007, 06:37 PM	#7
solz56 Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Location: California Posts: 503	Geez, Gixer. How do you find time to shoot them? __________________ H&K P2000SK 9mm H&K P7M8 9mm Springfield 1911 Loaded Trophy Match .45 Colt 1911 Gov't .45

January 10, 2007, 07:21 PM	#8
Bulldog1806 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 149	Gixer & Playboy, You guys are my idol.. Gixer What is that on the door the 2nd one from the bottom, right above the snub nose? Is it a .500? __________________ Ruger Super Redhawk 480, Colt Trooper MKlll 357, SA/XD 45 acp Tactical,Taurus Raging Bull 500 mag, Kimber custom II 45acp, Saiga 308, Glock 22 Sig P220ST, Glock 21SF, Ruger P95,Savage 375 H&H.

January 14, 2007, 09:26 AM	#13
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	If you want more room, I have found an inexpensive way to store my guns vertically rather than horizontally. I went to Lowes and bought a Pot Lid Rack in the kitchen section, for about $10.00. I now can store 9 handguns in 12 inches. The rack is heavy duty, vinyl coated wire, like a dish drainer. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

January 10, 2007, 06:32 PM	#6
Gixerman1000 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2005 Location: Eastern USA Posts: 338	There's always room for more handguns I though I was about out of room years ago but I keep finding ways to fit more it there

January 11, 2007, 02:20 AM	#9
brett30030 Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2006 Location: Buford, Georgia Posts: 198	Very nice to all. Gix, can you elaborate on your peg system for the door mounts? thanks

January 11, 2007, 04:02 AM	#10
G-Cym Junior member Join Date: September 27, 2006 Posts: 366	How do you guys find the $$$ to get such awesome collections?

January 14, 2007, 09:39 AM	#14
WSM MAGNUM Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 750	After these ideas on finding ways to get more room, you`ll buy more guns, and eventually you are going to have to buy another or bigger safe. If you need even more room, you can put them in mine. __________________ Henry - Life NRA Member, USCCA Shield Member If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

January 14, 2007, 06:14 PM	#15
bulbboy Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 379	Gixer- That Browning BDA needs to be on display and not in the box!! Those are beautiful guns!!

January 17, 2007, 03:56 PM	#16
aquanomics Junior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Posts: 13	Safe Remodel Inspired by PlayBoyPenguin, and after searching the web, local gun stores, safe shops and Home Depot, I bought the Lowe's safe he's using. Best buy on the block. This weekend I'll modify the shelf system as per PBP even though my "collection" is just beginning. I could have spent a lot more without getting more. Thanks Penguin.