Convert A Class 6 File To A Pistol Safe?

[Dan M]

A buddy of mine had around 6 of the 3 Drawer Version. He filled every one of them with his Ruger Collection. All the guns were oiled, stuffed in a White Athletic Sock and then put in a Plastic Zip lock Bag. He kept them there for years and just recently finished his 600 sq ft gun Vault so they are now all out and on display.

Dan

 

[safearm]

The military moved from mechanical locks to electronic locks on their safes. Some of the older safes could not be converted to the electronic lock and were sent to surplus.
These are excellent safes and would work well for gun or ammo storage. I would put a desiccant of some type in the safe; I wouldn't try to drill through to install a dehumidifier.

 

[SweetMK]

I would put a desiccant of some type in the safe; I wouldn't try to drill through to install a dehumidifier.

If there is no insulation issues, what would be the concern with drilling?

 

[safearm]

If there is no insulation issues, what would be the concern with drilling?

These safes were designed to secure classified material up to Top Secret. They are made of very tough materials, and I believe they are insulated with asbestos. I wouldn't waste time and materials trying to drill through them, nor risk the exposure to asbestos dust caused by the drilling.

 

[sipowicz]

I would put a desiccant of some type in the safe; I wouldn't try to drill through to install a dehumidifier.

Remember...that would go under D.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

The are dehumidifiers that are just perforated cans of silica-jel. They range in size from 5" Dia.x12" Long down to 3/8" x1.5" x4". I have the largest in my gun safe and keep several of the smallest in various ammo cans. They have a moisture indicator, and can be re-activated in the oven. They are very affordable and need no power source. Ivan

 

[UncaGrunny]

The are dehumidifiers that are just perforated cans of silica-jel. They range in size from 5" Dia.x12" Long down to 3/8" x1.5" x4". I have the largest in my gun safe and keep several of the smallest in various ammo cans. They have a moisture indicator, and can be re-activated in the oven. They are very affordable and need no power source. Ivan

Have one of those in our 'non-gun' fire safe used for critical papers and such; works great. Zero moisture issues, and only has to be recharged (basically you pour the silica pellets into a cookie sheet and bake them for a couple hours) about once a year.

I remember those safes from my days working in a crypto cage; drilling them for wiring would take some doing, as they are layered-protection types. Concrete, asbestos, and floated hardened-steel plates are involved if I recall correctly. Ridiculous heavy.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

This is what I use in my safe at home:

Remington® Mini-Dehumidifier : Cabela's

It needs to be recharged about once a week (takes a few hours). Also, if it were me, I'd wipe your pistols down with a silicone rag, place them in a Bore Store bag, and then put them in one of the wire racks in the drawers. If I had access to one (or two) of those safes, I'd put them to use.

Good luck,

Dave