I need AR Pistol storage solutions for my safe

weblance · October 29, 2018, 10:57 AM

I have three AR pistols, two with Shockwave brace, one with a simple pistol tube. They are too short to reach the long gun notches, and too large to store with the handguns. I suppose I could make a shelf/box/something to raise them up so they could reach the long gun notches. What intelligent solution have you figured out...? Thanks. Pics help too.

zoomie · October 29, 2018, 11:05 AM

I built a box and I use Rifle Rods to keep them standing upright. It works.

Sevens · October 29, 2018, 11:08 AM

Wood dowel rods from any craft store are inexpensive and won't harm the bore. So you drop a rod down the bore and now you have a looooong dowel coming quite a ways out of the muzzle that you can lean on to the notches in the gun safe. As zoomie said, put some manner of a box under the brace/buffer tube to bring the receivers up a bit from the floor.

Now myself... I can up with a better solution for long gun storage: I bought the locking sheet metal gun lockers and KICKED ALL MY LONG GUNS OUT!

I'm a handgun guy and long guns are horrible use of prime inside safe real estate (my opinion of course.)

Now my big safe is free from the pollution of all long guns and loaded with fine handguns.

weblance · October 29, 2018, 02:22 PM

I like the wooden dowel idea, but I may look for something synthetic, like Delrin. Its a simple, and cost effective solution. I also like the Rifle Rods idea. I think either will be the solution. Thanks guys

Rock Hammer · October 30, 2018, 06:34 AM

They make the plastic rifle rods just for this purpose....that"s what I use....most gun stores have them or go to a gun safe store ....or online....I really like them .....

October 29, 2018, 10:57 AM	#1
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I need AR Pistol storage solutions for my safe I have three AR pistols, two with Shockwave brace, one with a simple pistol tube. They are too short to reach the long gun notches, and too large to store with the handguns. I suppose I could make a shelf/box/something to raise them up so they could reach the long gun notches. What intelligent solution have you figured out...? Thanks. Pics help too.

October 29, 2018, 11:08 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Wood dowel rods from any craft store are inexpensive and won't harm the bore. So you drop a rod down the bore and now you have a looooong dowel coming quite a ways out of the muzzle that you can lean on to the notches in the gun safe. As zoomie said, put some manner of a box under the brace/buffer tube to bring the receivers up a bit from the floor. Now myself... I can up with a better solution for long gun storage: I bought the locking sheet metal gun lockers and KICKED ALL MY LONG GUNS OUT! I'm a handgun guy and long guns are horrible use of prime inside safe real estate (my opinion of course.) Now my big safe is free from the pollution of all long guns and loaded with fine handguns. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

October 30, 2018, 06:34 AM	#5
Rock Hammer Member Join Date: October 15, 2016 Posts: 38	They make the plastic rifle rods just for this purpose....that"s what I use....most gun stores have them or go to a gun safe store ....or online....I really like them ..... Last edited by Rock Hammer; November 1, 2018 at 05:19 AM.

October 29, 2018, 11:05 AM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,864	I built a box and I use Rifle Rods to keep them standing upright. It works.

October 29, 2018, 02:22 PM	#4
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I like the wooden dowel idea, but I may look for something synthetic, like Delrin. Its a simple, and cost effective solution. I also like the Rifle Rods idea. I think either will be the solution. Thanks guys