So, I built this pistol rack

[sserdlihc]

I have been seeing a lot of different pistol racks online. So, I decided to try and build one myself. I built this rack using old scraps of of MDF, black felt from my wifes' craft stash and painted it with Duplicolors truck bed coating. This is my first attempt. I will try again but I will engineer it with an adjustable barrel holder. If that is possible. I have probably got $4 in materials.

 

[PDXGS]

Let me be the first to say-Nice rack!
Thank you...good night!

 

[CortJestir]

Good job! Looks very functional and cost effective. I'm always a fan of DIY, if you can do it.

 

[sserdlihc]

Thanks!!!! I had seen some online go for 50 bucks or so that are oak. But I decided to build it myself and put more money in my darlings

 

[drail]

DIY is what built this country. Don't stop. We love this stuff.

 

[odsixer]

That's a great rack, I'm going to give one a try, you've inspired me.

 

[mwar410]

I have a similar rack, the only problem is some pistols tend to tip over and it becomes a pain to load and unload the rack. my mkII is a pain in the ... I haven't figured out how to improve it without making pistol specific spots.

 

[SemperFly]

Pistol Racks

If you need some ideas or want to see what else is out there, here's a man who does a great job. My DIY pistol rack for the safe looks pretty close to his and works great.

http://manaboutracks.com/default.aspx

 

[Sixer]

I love all this talk about racks... Here's a pic of my little DIY rack. It was definately inspired by the manabout racks. Some scrap wood. a jigsaw, some glue and screws...

...A custom made gun rack that is a perfect fit for my safe!

 

[mwar410]

thanks alot semperfly, now I'm not going anything else done at work tomorrow.

 

[SemperFly]

rack

haha, my apologies. Gives you something to look forward to come the weekend, I suppose.

 

[NCHornet]

I posted some pics of the racks I built awhile back. IMHO you need some type of divider at the rear to keep the butts seperated. I used 3/8" acrylic dowel rod and it worked awesome, if you place it in the right position it will work for all sidearms. Good job, nothing like making it on your own!!

NCH