Gun safe

[Reit38]

I know this is kind if vague question but I am looking for a 13in deep 18ish wide gun safe. Height isn't a big deal. I'm trying to fill a void in a closet that will be hidden and trying to use up the space avalible but I'm struggling to find a safe roughly that size.

Didn't know if anyone had a lead to one roughly that size

 

[rayra]

most in that range are 21"W and generally fit across the end of a closet, not on the back wall. Bonus points if you mount it in the end so the hinge side is towards the front of the closet, making it much harder to pry on the non-hinge side of the door.
Look for safes and RSCs with <12 long gun capacity, to find those with smaller dimensions close to what you want.

 

[riceaterSLC]

you could stick a pair of these in the closet next to each other:

Fast Box™ Model 47

The Fast Box™ Model 47 Gun Safe is designed to deliver fast access to your firearms from under your bed, closet, RV or pickup truck.

www.secureitgunstorage.com

i built one of their Agile models inside a closet. a little pricey, but i move a lot and like the ability to assemble and disassemble.

 

[mike93lx]

Dean safe is a good site to shop for a safe on.

18" is pretty darn narrow, especially if you want something more than a basic metal lock box. Any "safe" with a fire rating is going to have walls at least an inch thick, plus a frame for the door, so you are looking at an opening around 10". That's going to be tough

Maybe making a cabinet to fit might be best? Any basic lock box would be easily opened with the most basic tools anyway, so the concealment will be most important

 

[niget2002]

Build a cabinet. Face it, texture it, and paint it so it matches the rest of the closet walls. That way you have a hidden door inside the closet.

 

[MOwens]

Here is one that is close to the size you want. https://www.homedepot.com/p/BARSKA-...b5a6dea0b6261f722ed6bfd0abeaadcf&gclsrc=3p.ds

 

[aggie113]

I like the Sturdy Safe line of products when it comes to not overpaying for protection. If your insurance doesn't require an actual "Safe", then they offer some great setups as far as thick metal and quality dials. Give them a call and see about having a custom size put together for you.

Heavy Duty American-Made Gun Safes & Vault Doors | Sturdy Safe

Buy direct from the manufacturer. Thick steel, lifetime warranty, no gimmicks.

www.sturdysafe.com

 

[NUTTSGT]

Smaller safe like that is probably going to be in lower end of gun safes/ lockers.

I'd start looking on websites like TSC, Rural King and similar stores then move to chain sporting goods stores. After that, move to gun stores.

 

[16again]

I like the Sturd Safe line of products when it comes to not overpaying for protection. If your insurance doesn't require an actual "Safe", then they offer some great setups as far as thick metal and quality dials. Give them a call and see about having a custom size put together for you.

Heavy Duty American-Made Gun Safes & Vault Doors | Sturdy Safe

Buy direct from the manufacturer. Thick steel, lifetime warranty, no gimmicks.

www.sturdysafe.com

THIS! Call them, you won't be disappointed.

 

[John in OH]

I had a similar situation in a back bedroom closet but I didn't want to spend money for a gun safe. What I did do was buy a large lockable gym locker 18" x 18" x 6' high with a built-in combination lock. I used a gym locker rather than a light-weight gun cabinet because I wanted the extra height for my old muzzleloaders. Getting extra height in a premade gun cabinet seems next to impossible.

I cut the legs off and framed in around the cabinet/locker. Added some additional lag bolts to attach the cabinet to the studs. It looked pretty nice with a decent "built-in" appearance.

IIRC, they are available in various widths of 3" increments starting at 12" and going up. The one I got was from Salsbury in CA. It sure wasn't a "safe" but it was a lockable steel cabinet to keep kids out.

 

[ace10]

A company like Pucel can probably customize a locker design for you to exact size.

I don't think with your space constraints, anything that fits in there is going to be much more than a metal storage box.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A company like Pucel can probably customize a locker design for you to exact size.

I don't think with your space constraints, anything that fits in there is going to be much more than a metal storage box.

I have a Stack on wall pistol safe. It's just sheet metal like that. I got it to keep my CCW pistol in and out of young hands.

 

[ace10]

I have a Stack on wall pistol safe. It's just sheet metal like that. I got it to keep my CCW pistol in and out of young hands.

I use a "super" heavy duty Pucel cabinet for ammo storage. 12gauge steel. Weighs about 750lbs empty. No need to bolt it down when it's loaded up.

They've also made custom cabinets for me.

 

[brownbagg]

bass pro shop

 

[VictoriaMaxwell]

has anyone added any fire-resistant material or done any DIY upgrades to their safe since then? I've been looking into lining mine with Sheetrock or adding a second lock, just not sure it’s worth the effort. Curious if anyone here has tried that or seen a difference.

 

[imagineer]

has anyone added any fire-resistant material or done any DIY upgrades to their safe since then? I've been looking into lining mine with Sheetrock or adding a second lock, just not sure it’s worth the effort. Curious if anyone here has tried that or seen a difference.

I built my own locking gun cabinet and have 2 layers of 1/2" drywall in the sides, back, top and door. I used moisture resistant drywall so the paper covering would not grow mold.

Since I made the cabinet from aluminum, I don't refer to it as a "safe".

The attached pic is about 5 years old. I've since added extra storage to the inside of the door and improved the lock mechanism to be a single handle that actuates 6 bolts.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Wondering about your void and if it is between the studs? V line has some that go in between studs, but are not as deep as you're looking.

Seucreit also has the fast box line which seems to get close.

 

[VictoriaMaxwell]

I went with the best gun safe from Liberty because I liked the solid build and internal hinge layout. The internal space worked better for me than some of the others I looked at, and I liked that the shelves were easy to adjust without tools. It’s heavier than a few other options, but I actually preferred that for extra security.

 

[aggie113]

has anyone added any fire-resistant material or done any DIY upgrades to their safe since then? I've been looking into lining mine with Sheetrock or adding a second lock, just not sure it’s worth the effort. Curious if anyone here has tried that or seen a difference.

Don't do drywall.

Pros use stuff like dense ceramic wool or glass blankets.
You might be better off getting a fire blanket to put around the outside instead of adding it to a safe that's already built. One thing you might be able to add is some heat expanding sealant around the door so smoke won't get in, but this depends on the configuration of your door.
Here is one example of a fire blanket: https://www.sturdysafe.com/products/fire-blanket-safe-cover