Need Some Storage Advice!

[DTrain]

So I have currently have an 8 gun Stack-on cabinet. I still have some long gun capacity, but I had been using the little shelf at the top of the cabinet for my two pistols which fit nicely. Since getting a couple more pistols, I am out of room on the shelf and and don't have anywhere else to lock up the new comers unless I just "stack" them on top of each other.

I am debating whether or not to just get a real gun safe and be done with it, or just get a smaller safe that would work for the handguns and keep them if a different part of the house. Not putting all your eggs in one basket theory has me thinking about this.

So what say you? If you were going to get a small safe that could hold say 6-10 handguns (thinking future expansion here) what would you get? This isn't for quick access, just secure storage. We have no kids in the house either.

[detfireff]

I took out that small plastic shelf and added 2 plywood shelves that are the same size as the inside of the cabinet. Very easy and added a ton of room.

[DTrain]

Interesting... what did you use to hold up the shelves?

[detfireff]

I used the existing holes and put longer bolts thru them and set the wood shelves on the bolts.

[Porter]

http://www.storemoreguns.com/original-handgun-hangers.html

[DP425]

So I have currently have an 8 gun Stack-on cabinet. I still have some long gun capacity, but I had been using the little shelf at the top of the cabinet for my two pistols which fit nicely. Since getting a couple more pistols, I am out of room on the shelf and and don't have anywhere else to lock up the new comers unless I just "stack" them on top of each other.

I am debating whether or not to just get a real gun safe and be done with it, or just get a smaller safe that would work for the handguns and keep them if a different part of the house. Not putting all your eggs in one basket theory has me thinking about this.

So what say you? If you were going to get a small safe that could hold say 6-10 handguns (thinking future expansion here) what would you get? This isn't for quick access, just secure storage. We have no kids in the house either.


I say best option is to buy a real safe.

Second option would be to pick up a small document safe until you are able to buy a real safe. Then you can use the small safe for it's intended purpose of storing documents.

[who dat]

Stack On makes a bolt on small safe that mounts on top of yours.

[Big_Jim]

So I have currently have an 8 gun Stack-on cabinet. I still have some long gun capacity, but I had been using the little shelf at the top of the cabinet for my two pistols which fit nicely. Since getting a couple more pistols, I am out of room on the shelf and and don't have anywhere else to lock up the new comers unless I just "stack" them on top of each other.

I am debating whether or not to just get a real gun safe and be done with it, or just get a smaller safe that would work for the handguns and keep them if a different part of the house. Not putting all your eggs in one basket theory has me thinking about this.

So what say you? If you were going to get a small safe that could hold say 6-10 handguns (thinking future expansion here) what would you get? This isn't for quick access, just secure storage. We have no kids in the house either.

Speaking from my own experience...

It took me 25 years of gun ownership before I got a really good safe. I wish I would have bought one at least 15 years ago when I moved into my current house. I am REALLY glad I was finally able to get one and if you spend the money right now you won't regret it. i use it for all kinds of stuff when I leave town or even if I'm home and just not useing some things like electronics.

I've had a "tincan" safe for years, there is no comparison. If you can afford a "real" safe, get one. PS. I dont have any kids in the house anymore, but I still like my safe.

[SWMP15]

Get a real safe. Those cabinets are not a safe and won't keep anyone out of it.

I bought one and it was the best purchase I made for firearms storage and safety. Make sure when you buy one, you buy one big enough for what you have and some.... I bought mine last year and am totally out of room. I bolted mine to the wall and floor.


Get a Liberty, Cannon, etc. w a good dehumidifier in it. Costco sells Cannon if you have a membership, not sure if Sams Club does or not....

Anty up and get a safe, sir. Those cabinets area joke IMO.

[Buzz_on]

I agree with getting a safe. I am in the process of this as well. I also think that spreading this out like haveing a second smaller one for a pistol or two is also a great idea. Always nice to have quick acess just in case.

[illadvised]

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Good link, I have never seen those holders before. Some of the before and after pics are pretty good. Talk about maximizing space.

[who dat]

Good link, I have never seen those holders before. Some of the before and after pics are pretty good. Talk about maximizing space.I've made a few. You can do pretty easily with a little patience and well thought out measurements.