As my interest in S&Ws grows the need for a better organized safe came to the surface. I looked around at available options and wasn't quite satisfied so I made my own.
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As my interest in S&Ws grows the need for a better organized safe came to the surface. I looked around at available options and wasn't quite satisfied so I made my own.
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Very nice, though I would consider felt lining for the 'notches' to protect the stocks and finish.
I like to have the guns protected, so I use basic rectangular pistol cases, with labeled tags. Guns that are used regularly I keep in the door pouches. Here in the desert SW, humidity is much less of a concern than many places. Part of the motivation was space... then I got a second safe. Now that's full too...
I like to have the guns protected, so I use basic rectangular pistol cases, with labeled tags. Guns that are used regularly I keep in the door pouches. Here in the desert SW, humidity is much less of a concern than many places. Part of the motivation was space... then I got a second safe. Now that's full too...
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I considered lining the notch but opted to round the edges and stay away from anything that could hold Midwestern moisture.
Here's my solution for handgun storage. I also have a larger Liberty safe (seen at left) for long guns, which has a set of drawers in the bottom as well. I built it all myself, using ball-bearing full extension slides.
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Very nice!
Gee, I thought this was going to be a new club where we show off our safes!
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You guys do good work, but I just stick handguns in wherever they fit, uncovered, no tags; I know what they are. I shoot and handload a lot and don't need a sub-hobby. All but two commemoratives are fired regularly. Long guns, same state of disorganization. Nothing rusts, no humidifiers, etc., but everything gets wiped down occasionally with a soft cotton cloth, lightly oiled. This has worked well for for the forty years I've had safes.
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Very nice gentlemen. But you really should use gun socks.
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I can tell you that a hardware store "22 rifle" safe doesn't take anything like that number of milsurp rifles using the built in furniture. I think when they say "22 rifle" they mean twenty-two .22 lever action rifles.
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Silicone gun socks will protect your guns during and after a fire.
During a fire the gun socks will help keep the temperature down on your guns.
After a fire the socks will prevent rust.
In the event of a fire, the fire seal on the door will expand when it reaches a certain temperature. When the safe cools the seal will contract letting moisture in. And of course the fire department hosed down the area so moisture is present. And it will be a few days at best before you're allowed to go back.
Been through this with customers several times. Seen lots of damaged guns without them. And guns that were not damaged with them.
During a fire the gun socks will help keep the temperature down on your guns.
After a fire the socks will prevent rust.
In the event of a fire, the fire seal on the door will expand when it reaches a certain temperature. When the safe cools the seal will contract letting moisture in. And of course the fire department hosed down the area so moisture is present. And it will be a few days at best before you're allowed to go back.
Been through this with customers several times. Seen lots of damaged guns without them. And guns that were not damaged with them.
I put all mine in silcone treated gun socks. But little to no organazion between safes lol!
I have a Liberty Centurion 24-gun safe that has over 30 revolvers, a dozen pistols, a dozen long guns, dozens of magazines and speed loaders, and even a small document/valuables safe. I increased my storage capacity using Versatile (SnapSafe) wire pistol racks (4-gun and 6--gun), Gun Storage Solutions handgun hangers, and a Liberty gun safe door storage panel. Works great, easy access, displays well, and allows air to circulate and all the guns to breathe.
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I'd rather spend money on a safe that is actually safe, like a Sturdy Safe Co with S&G Real dial lock. I see no point in a pretty metal box that is easily defeated made in China.
I agree completely.
But who said anything about a box made in China in this thread?
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