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KyJim · October 28, 2017, 04:02 PM

My collection has grown to the extent that, with accessories and ammo, storage is becoming an issue (again). I have a few recent vintage handguns with hard cases; e.g. a couple of Dan Wesson 1911s. The hard cases take up a disproportionate amount of space. Should I keep or toss these, knowing I'll lose a few bucks if I ever trade or sell?

I am NOT throwing out soft cases that came with handguns or boxes on any that are now collectible or are becoming collectible such as a Python or Model 27 I own. I have tossed original cardboard boxes in which newer handguns have shipped, like S&W M&P semi-autos.

Rob228 · October 28, 2017, 10:53 PM

I wouldn't store anything in hard cases, keep the cases in the attic/basement and store the actual guns in a safe.

JWT · October 28, 2017, 11:26 PM

Unless you need hard cases for flying with the guns, I’d dump them if space is an issue. Not good to store guns in them.

Radny97 · October 29, 2017, 01:01 AM

Keep the hard cases, just don’t store the guns in them

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Sevens · October 29, 2017, 09:50 AM

Wow, if you are actually storing guns INSIDE gun cases inside your safe, you are going to be absolutely elated when you rectify that poor decision. Inside any manner of a case, a handgun can be subjected to a humid environment. This is why you see a lot of gunmakers shipping a new gun with an anti-rust paper inside the gun box.

Man, you're going to have a heap of room in your safe soon, but you will have to buy some handgun racks.

45Gunner · October 30, 2017, 12:07 AM

Nothing will take up room in your safe faster than gun boxes.

My recommendation is to have custom made racks made for the shelves to get as many guns and magazines as you can into your safe.

Go to Home Depot or a moving supply store and buy a large carton to put those gun boxes in. I actually have my carton on top outside and on top of my safe so I can take out a gun box to match the gun it came in if I decide to sell or trade a gun.

ZEBRARANGER · October 30, 2017, 09:00 AM

I agree with the others, the cases take up too much room in the safe, but I wouldn't get rid of them either. I keep all my boxes, just in case I get rid of a gun, some people will want the box. I also keep the manuals in the box just in case I need one. I just keep them stacked up in a closet in a spare room that we use for storage. Open air storage in a rack in the safe is best, and utilizing a rack can save even more space in the safe for more guns

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KyJim · October 30, 2017, 02:58 PM

No, I'm not storing my guns in the hard cases. Most are in silicone treated gun socks. My safe is in an attached, climate controlled garage with security system. Just not a lot of room for those hard cases. I'm getting another safe in the near future so maybe that will free up some room to store the hard cases.

October 28, 2017, 04:02 PM	#1
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	A good problem to have My collection has grown to the extent that, with accessories and ammo, storage is becoming an issue (again). I have a few recent vintage handguns with hard cases; e.g. a couple of Dan Wesson 1911s. The hard cases take up a disproportionate amount of space. Should I keep or toss these, knowing I'll lose a few bucks if I ever trade or sell? I am NOT throwing out soft cases that came with handguns or boxes on any that are now collectible or are becoming collectible such as a Python or Model 27 I own. I have tossed original cardboard boxes in which newer handguns have shipped, like S&W M&P semi-autos.

October 29, 2017, 09:50 AM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,755	Wow, if you are actually storing guns INSIDE gun cases inside your safe, you are going to be absolutely elated when you rectify that poor decision. Inside any manner of a case, a handgun can be subjected to a humid environment. This is why you see a lot of gunmakers shipping a new gun with an anti-rust paper inside the gun box. Man, you're going to have a heap of room in your safe soon, but you will have to buy some handgun racks. __________________ *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, 2017, 12:07 AM	#6
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	Nothing will take up room in your safe faster than gun boxes. My recommendation is to have custom made racks made for the shelves to get as many guns and magazines as you can into your safe. Go to Home Depot or a moving supply store and buy a large carton to put those gun boxes in. I actually have my carton on top outside and on top of my safe so I can take out a gun box to match the gun it came in if I decide to sell or trade a gun. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member

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October 28, 2017, 10:53 PM	#2
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	I wouldn't store anything in hard cases, keep the cases in the attic/basement and store the actual guns in a safe.

October 28, 2017, 11:26 PM	#3
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Unless you need hard cases for flying with the guns, I’d dump them if space is an issue. Not good to store guns in them.

October 29, 2017, 01:01 AM	#4
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	Keep the hard cases, just don’t store the guns in them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 30, 2017, 09:00 AM	#7
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 620	I agree with the others, the cases take up too much room in the safe, but I wouldn't get rid of them either. I keep all my boxes, just in case I get rid of a gun, some people will want the box. I also keep the manuals in the box just in case I need one. I just keep them stacked up in a closet in a spare room that we use for storage. Open air storage in a rack in the safe is best, and utilizing a rack can save even more space in the safe for more guns .

October 30, 2017, 02:58 PM	#8
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	No, I'm not storing my guns in the hard cases. Most are in silicone treated gun socks. My safe is in an attached, climate controlled garage with security system. Just not a lot of room for those hard cases. I'm getting another safe in the near future so maybe that will free up some room to store the hard cases.