Ideas for pistol storage in gun safe...

These help free up shelf space.
https://smile.amazon.com/Safety-Sol...TF8&qid=1522878723&sr=8-3&keywords=gun+hanger

jlhog said:

These help free up shelf space.
https://smile.amazon.com/Safety-Sol...TF8&qid=1522878723&sr=8-3&keywords=gun+hanger

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Not a bad idea, and simple too.

jlhog said:

These help free up shelf space.
https://smile.amazon.com/Safety-Sol...TF8&qid=1522878723&sr=8-3&keywords=gun+hanger

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Thanks. I actually bought a set of 5 of these, but they are a bit too deep for the top shelf, and wouldn't make sense to put on the modular bottom/side shelves. Maybe I'll try to shorten them if I can

I use the gun hangers inside a few cabinets though out the house to hold a quick get to emergency self defense pistol.

If your not to proud and want to save a couple of dollars. A storage compartment for the inside of a safe door can be fashioned for use by visiting the house hold storage dept of your local hardware store, Walmart or even Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/24-Pockets-S...22881038&sr=8-3&keywords=shoe+storage+hanging

these work good also https://www.amazon.com/Hyskore-Modu...&qid=1522881112&sr=8-5&keywords=foam+gun+rack

I'm using this
https://www.amazon.com/SnapSafe-758...22881868&sr=8-3&keywords=pistol+storage+racks

jlhog said:

These help free up shelf space.
https://smile.amazon.com/Safety-Sol...TF8&qid=1522878723&sr=8-3&keywords=gun+hanger

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Wow jlhog, those are pretty nifty!

jonrjen said:

I use the gun hangers inside a few cabinets though out the house to hold a quick get to emergency self defense pistol.

If your not to proud and want to save a couple of dollars. A storage compartment for the inside of a safe door can be fashioned for use by visiting the house hold storage dept of your local hardware store, Walmart or even Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/24-Pockets-S...22881038&sr=8-3&keywords=shoe+storage+hanging

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I've got one of those in my pantry holding snacks and stuff for the kids lunches... maybe something like that would work. Nice idea.

vaskeet said:

these work good also https://www.amazon.com/Hyskore-Modu...&qid=1522881112&sr=8-5&keywords=foam+gun+rack

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Is the foam durable? I have seen these online and they just don't look that sturdy. Maybe they are stronger than they look.

jimb1972 said:

View attachment 404569 I used a 1x6 and 1/4" aluminum rod, still need to make another.

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That is nice... did you coat the rod? I worry about scratching the inside of the barrel.

JoeyS said:

That is nice... did you coat the rod? I worry about scratching the inside of the barrel.

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Yes, electrical shrink wrap

JoeyS said:

Is the foam durable? I have seen these online and they just don't look that sturdy. Maybe they are stronger than they look.

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the foam is pretty good but I am planning to use the design to make some out of wood and cloth or maybe plexiglass

vaskeet said:

the foam is pretty good but I am planning to use the design to make some out of wood and cloth or maybe plexiglass

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Yeah, I think I can make something like that with slots underneath for magazines.

jimb1972 said:

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I used a 1x6 and 1/4" aluminum rod, still need to make another.

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That looks great! But I'm thinking they wouldn't work for anything smaller than a .32 cal.
I'm wondering if you couldn't use 3/16 or 5/32 rod so they would even work for 22's - or if the rod might be too weak.
Maybe use steel rod instead. Neat idea....

BC605 said:

That looks great! But I'm thinking they wouldn't work for anything smaller than a .32 cal.
I'm wondering if you couldn't use 3/16 or 5/32 rod so they would even work for 22's - or if the rod might be too weak.
Maybe use steel rod instead. Neat idea....

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I did think of that, but I was worried about steel in the barrel even if it was covered since it will eventually wear. A few of my .22 pistols are heavy and I am not sure how well the smaller rod would hold up to a single six or how small it would have to be to fit after covered.

BC605 said:

That looks great! But I'm thinking they wouldn't work for anything smaller than a .32 cal.
I'm wondering if you couldn't use 3/16 or 5/32 rod so they would even work for 22's - or if the rod might be too weak.
Maybe use steel rod instead. Neat idea....

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A Brass rod would be better than steel

vaskeet said:

A Brass rod would be better than steel

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I don't think one small enough to fit a large .22 would hold one. Maybe aluminum cleaning rod sections?

jimb1972 said:

I did think of that, but I was worried about steel in the barrel even if it was covered since it will eventually wear. A few of my .22 pistols are heavy and I am not sure how well the smaller rod would hold up to a single six or how small it would have to be to fit after covered.

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I'm thinking that since the bottom of the butt is resting on the shelf the rod wouldn't really be holding much of the weight of the gun - just keeping it standing upright on the butt. With shrink tubing over the rod and the end of the rod rounded off, I wouldn't really be be worried about scratching the interior of the barrel. That stuff is pretty tough, and it isn't like the rod will be going in and out of the barrel a lot. Really not much different than the wire under-the-shelf holders. 5/32" rod is only .156" diameter and with a pie of 3/16" shrink tubing on it, it should still be less than .18"-.20" diameter. I think I'm going to give this a try.