I have a large safe but the space is not used efficiently. I keep mostly handguns but the safe came partially set up for long guns. Can probably fix that with new shelving. The next concern is arranging, standing the guns, etc. Quite frankly, I am a slob. I’ve got revolvers laying sideways, tessellated across the shelving and semi-autos upside down with grips in the air and packed together like books on a shelf. This is inefficient and probably not best for long term storage, even though things get moved and wiped down every few months.
So, what are you guys using for pistol racks? Any good, cheap, homemade set-ups? I would like to stand the guns right-side up on a rack with few points of contact to minimize corrosion concerns. Any ideas, pictures, etc?
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In my experience it works well if the pistols are each in some sort of soft case so they can be stacked on a shelf like books.
That way shoehorning in another gun doesn’t risk marring its neighbors the way it would if they were naked.
Pistols on shelves, rifles in racks alternating butt up / down unless they are wood stocked, in which case wood up.
I use pistol hangers slid onto a shelf for revolvers. All of my autos are in a silicone sock on a shelf in one of those foam shelf pistol racks.
Be sure your safe has enough door clearance before you buy a door mounted rack. Neither of mine will close properly with one of those installed. I have a separate safe for really long rifles and shotguns.
There are a lot of gun safe accessories that help to keep your firearm in easy and compact way. In addition to pistol racks, try using door organizers. Also, try to find a suitable interior configuration for your safe model. Maybe on manufacturer’s site. More ideas you can find in Gun Safe Organization Ideas & Useful Tips
+1 my safe has been a disaster of disorganization. First step is all the pistol boxes out of the safe and some of the pistol organizers along with door organizer. Thanks again.
