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If you will not be displaying them flat on the shelves, many would use “prop rods” that hold the gun through the trigger guard and up at at angle.
I see people here post pictures of their guns using some kind of gun stand that holds the gun with a rod going down the barrel.
Something like these,
Gun Storage - KIK10
Something like these,
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How about a Huey case...
... but if that is not in your budget, prop rods or some kind of stand also looks great.
... but if that is not in your budget, prop rods or some kind of stand also looks great.
Just a few more ideas.....
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They are 13/16” x 3”. I also have some that are 4” long which are better for long barreled guns.
Actually those clear glass or plastic dowels with the S&W logo on the end are probably more attractive to many folks. You can also get them with Brand X logos.
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These display stands are attractive and are made by a fellow Forum member whose name escapes me now. The rods are made of oak I think and I have never had a problem with them, but I personally would not use them for any N frame barrel length over about 4” because of the weight of the gun.
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They work for looooong barreled N frames, too.
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Home brewed
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=408100&stc=1&d=1564873690
Here is my most used display stand, it also stores the removed magazine, and spare rounds of ammo, inside under the hinged lid.
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=408100&stc=1&d=1564873690
Here is my most used display stand, it also stores the removed magazine, and spare rounds of ammo, inside under the hinged lid.
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These are what I was referring to in post# 7 above:
Custom Prop Rods
Photo Credit - Tim Shelton
Photo Credit - Tim Shelton
Custom Prop Rods
Photo Credit - Tim Shelton
Photo Credit - Tim Shelton
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As I see all of the gun displays here in the forum I have found my error in buying a very small house.
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Just be careful about who you let into the house.
They work for looooong barreled N frames, too.
Mike, I think the -1 models should have steel rods. [emoji4]
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Terry .... color case hardened?
But the .40+ calibers can use 3/8" oak rather than 5/16". Zero danger of breaking the oak rods, but it is important to scale-up the bases for the bigger guns.
But the .40+ calibers can use 3/8" oak rather than 5/16". Zero danger of breaking the oak rods, but it is important to scale-up the bases for the bigger guns.
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=408525&stc=1&d=1565189810
Here is a home brewed, adjustable, display stand, that I made. It will hold several types, and sizes of revolvers, and pistols. My son machined the brass adjustment knobs.
Here is a home brewed, adjustable, display stand, that I made. It will hold several types, and sizes of revolvers, and pistols. My son machined the brass adjustment knobs.
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I use all the above, black rod down the barrel (Browning Hi-power) these are just rubberized rods. I also use S & W prop rods and clear Lucite plastic stands for both long guns and revo's.
Since I have kids, and grandkids in the house at most all times, I use the props and stands for getting photo's more than display. Firearms generally stay locked away in the safe.
I did see a antique corner curio cabinet at a store sometime back and thought if I could beef up the lock somehow this would be a gorgeous piece with 5 shelves of 2 or 3 Smiths on each shelf.
Since I have kids, and grandkids in the house at most all times, I use the props and stands for getting photo's more than display. Firearms generally stay locked away in the safe.
I did see a antique corner curio cabinet at a store sometime back and thought if I could beef up the lock somehow this would be a gorgeous piece with 5 shelves of 2 or 3 Smiths on each shelf.
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Mike Campbell is too modest to toot his own horn, so I will toot it for him. The picture in his post showing a long barreled S&W on a wood base is probably one of his bases... at least it looks like the ones he sells. I have been very pleased with the one he made for me out of some sort of very dark brown African wood with black streaks. It is both secure and attractive. 
However, this brings me to the concept of security from theft or misuse. If we go back to the'50s and '60s we can see many articles showing a wide variety of beautiful wall, shelf, or table displays of guns of all kinds. At this time in history however, these are no longer advisable. We need to be aware of the current climate and consider optics, safety, theft concerns, etc, etc. Unless your "gun room" can be independently secured, or unless your whole house is invasion proof (and child proof) any and all of these open displays become an open invitation to problems. Unfortunately, these considerations must come first and actual display considerations after.
When I win the lottery I plan to buy a bank safe door and construct a walk-in gun room where I can safely display all of my stuff, then walk out and securely lock it all away. No, that will be the second time I win the lottery... I already have too many plans for spending the first one!.
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However, this brings me to the concept of security from theft or misuse. If we go back to the'50s and '60s we can see many articles showing a wide variety of beautiful wall, shelf, or table displays of guns of all kinds. At this time in history however, these are no longer advisable. We need to be aware of the current climate and consider optics, safety, theft concerns, etc, etc. Unless your "gun room" can be independently secured, or unless your whole house is invasion proof (and child proof) any and all of these open displays become an open invitation to problems. Unfortunately, these considerations must come first and actual display considerations after.
When I win the lottery I plan to buy a bank safe door and construct a walk-in gun room where I can safely display all of my stuff, then walk out and securely lock it all away. No, that will be the second time I win the lottery... I already have too many plans for spending the first one!.
Froggie
