Suggestions on how to mount shelves?

[WillaminaOR]

I bought a used, stack-on (I think), locking gun security cabinet sort of thing. About a 10-12 rifle size. When I got it there was pretty much nothing inside, like the little barrel guides are gone even.

I'd like suggestions for mounting shelves or racks or something to store handguns? I was thinking maybe peg board on the back wall of it. What has worked for you guys?

Thanks,
Bryan

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[DirectDrive]

If you use the shelf pin (peg) system you can have the option to move shelves up or down as needed.
I'm a carp and this is what's most commonly used in the industry these days.

Drilling the holes in a home workshop setting...

L Peg


Straight Peg


There are lots of ways to do shelves.
The above is a simple way (if you can drill holes ) to build adjustable shelving.
Use a "Brad Point" bit for your peg holes and make the "gauge" as shown in the vid.

 

[Caveman Jim]

DD said it all if you like to use wood.
I on the other hand like to use metal in metal cabinets. If you know someone with a small metal brake so you can form your shelves drill holes and pop rivet them in there. It's a lot easier and more sightly then wood in the middle cabinet, IMHO.

 

[deadeye]

Barrel guide and shelf just bolt it in...Hyskore Gun and Gear Rack - 227868, Gun Cabinets & Racks at Sportsman's Guide
or for pistols......Rack 'Em™ The Holster™ Pistol Rack - 152449, Gun Cabinets & Racks at Sportsman's Guide
and rifle rest you can also take shooting and use....https://www.amazon.com/BenchMaster-...12859052&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+barrel+rest

 

[2DaMtns]

I store ammo and some stuff in a stack on safe. I cut boards 6" wide that were just as long as the inside of the safe and put them in there. Then I cut some boards that fit tightly between these boards on top and bottom and pounded them in place, basically "wrapping" the interior in wood. Then I mounted adjustable closet shelf strips from Lowe's on the side boards, two strips on each boards. Now I can use as many shelves as I need mounted to whatever height I need. 5/16" plywood makes a really sturdy shelf at that length.

 

[2DaMtns]

This is what it looks like on the inside. The next version will have recessed rails and carpeted boards and shelves for a better finished look, but this works well so far. Been using it for a couple years.