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Let’s talk SBRs and safes
December 12, 2023, 06:30 PM
mark123Let’s talk SBRs and safes
For a 16” or longer barrel the AR-15 fits in the slots of the safe if you extend the buttstock all the way. However, the SBRs are too short to reach the muzzle slots. I had to remove my shelves that i use for ammo and magazines so that I can keep the SBR in there. I want my shelves back so what’s my next move to get the SBR out of my shelf side of the safe?
You can see that I need my shelves back. What do you do for the shorties?
December 12, 2023, 06:53 PM
12131I did away with the top rack and just have all of them right next to one another.
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December 12, 2023, 06:56 PM
sgalczynGot these rifle rods with my Zanotti safe....work well
https://zanottiarmor.com/product/rifle-rods/
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December 12, 2023, 06:59 PM
hrcjonjust like your pistols horizontally across the top shelf is how I do it.
“So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.”
December 12, 2023, 07:13 PM
BB61Collapse/fold it up and put a silicone gun sock on it and lay it across the shelf top where the barrels come through.
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December 12, 2023, 07:17 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
I did away with the top rack and just have all of them right next to one another.
I’m not sure I understand. Got a picture? If you don’t want it on the forum, my email is in my profile.
December 12, 2023, 07:19 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by hrcjon:
just like your pistols horizontally across the top shelf is how I do it.
I’ll see how it fits. I can move the pistols to one of the shelves.
December 12, 2023, 07:20 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
Got these rifle rods with my Zanotti safe....work well
https://zanottiarmor.com/product/rifle-rods/
i like the pistol hangers, too.
December 12, 2023, 07:25 PM
RogueJSKYou have tons of open space in that safe. There's no need to sacrifice the entire right side just for one short rifle.
I'd just move that black case that's on the bottom left around to somewhere else (maybe stacking it on top of the other black case in the back left), then put the SBR down there and lean it against the left side wall.
Or, if you don't feel like moving the case, you can put the SBR in front of the shotgun and longer AR, with the optic towards the divider and the pistol grip towards the left wall, and then just lean it against the AR/shotgun and the middle divider.
Or, if my rough guesstimation of dimensions is correct, you may even be able to scoot those three wooden handgun stands and assorted mags around a bit, and lay it sideways on the top shelf.
It appears you just got hung up on thinking you have to use the fancy barrel slots for every rifle. Sticking it on a shelf, or leaning it against a wall or against another long gun, works just fine, and gets you the whole right side shelving area back.
December 12, 2023, 07:33 PM
flesheatingvirusI agree with Rogue; I WISH I had that much space in my safe. I think you can do some rearranging as suggested to make it work...
OR
Get another safe. A shorter one.

BTW, is your interior purple or is that just the lighting making another shade of gray look like that? At first glance, it looks like Prince's gun safe.
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December 12, 2023, 07:34 PM
12131quote:
Originally posted by mark123:
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
I did away with the top rack and just have all of them right next to one another.
I’m not sure I understand. Got a picture? If you don’t want it on the forum, my email is in my profile.
This is from several years ago. A lot have changed since, but you get the idea.
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December 12, 2023, 07:35 PM
flesheatingvirus^^^ :: sigh ::
I need to start catching up.

12131: Mind sharing what model safe that is? It looks super wide compared to its depth.
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-- Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. --
December 12, 2023, 07:42 PM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
BTW, is your interior purple or is that just the lighting making another shade of gray look like that? At first glance, it looks like Prince's gun safe.
It’s gray in real life. And gay in pictures.

December 12, 2023, 07:44 PM
mark123Thanks everyone. I’ll try rearranging it and laying the SBR on the top.
December 12, 2023, 07:46 PM
flesheatingvirusquote:
Originally posted by mark123:
quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
BTW, is your interior purple or is that just the lighting making another shade of gray look like that? At first glance, it looks like Prince's gun safe.
It’s gray in real life. And gay in pictures.
No worries! We value diversity here at SIG Forum!

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-- Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. --
December 12, 2023, 07:55 PM
Nickelsig229I got some half inch cheap plywood and some felt and made a slotted system that I can put 2 ar's with optics mounted in each slot. It works good but it isn't the best setup I've ever seen. It works for me though.
First In Last Out December 12, 2023, 07:55 PM
12131quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
12131: Mind sharing what model safe that is? It looks super wide compared to its depth.
It's one of the Fort Knox Defender models that has been discontinued. Dimensions: H 60" x W 41" x D 27".
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December 12, 2023, 11:18 PM
wolfe 21I'm counting 24 of various setups. Makes me feel like I'm slacking. Mine all still fit in the little cutouts with room left.
My single ar pistol is in 9mm, so it's currently just in a gun rug and leaned against the inside safe wall.
A Perpetual Disappointment...
December 13, 2023, 01:23 PM
mark123It kinda doesn't fit on the top shelf but I put it there anyway. This is much better organized.
December 13, 2023, 01:32 PM
HRKGet door organizer for the safe, you can move you pistols into slots for them and clear up that shelf, you can also store mags, paperwork, cash,
There is a ton of space available on the door.
https://www.gunsafes.com/door-organizers.htmlAs a bonus it will cover up the gay purple covering
