cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Evening chaps, I've been having a ponder, as I've decided I'd like another gun (again ), but my poor old cabinet is full. I'm not sure if I should replace it with a bigger one, or just plonk another one in the opposite corner(for security reasons) just next to it. Any opinions/experience? Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 How much space have you got?, it`s your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Well, actually its not, . It is in fact my understanding, caring and long suffering parents house as I'm still studying at sixthform level. I currently have free range (in gun storage terms) of the coat cupboard thingy if you know what I mean. I have permission to plonk in another/alter the existing cabinet. I'm just not sure which route to take. I have a three gun in there now, and could fit another 3 cabinets of the same size next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Can you top and tail to get one extra in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Wow so young and so many guns are you fabulously rich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I bought an extra cabinet. Put the FACs in one and shotguns in the other. Leaves me loads of room to go on a spending spree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I had a look at doing that when I was considering a .410. Although the dainty little bolt action would fit happily, I dont think a 12 bore side by side would settle nicely with the mossberg, and I'd rather not risk it on the other side with the over and under. Many thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I had the same problem and simply fitted a 2nd cabinet, it is more versatile should you downsize etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Wow so young and so many guns are you fabulously rich? Unfortunately, I'm not fabulously rich. Although it would indeed come in handy. The guns are the spoils of long term savings, part time work and some damn good low price deals, in as much as I got a virtually new Betinsoli for a much lower price, the semi auto was bought from a freind, and is my dads choice of gun, so he paid plenty towards it and I spotted the mossy while out buying cartridges for a sneaky £100. Thanks for all the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I prefer the bigger safe route simply because you only have one key to worry about/carry around. If you can fit another three safes the size of yours next to it then get another larger safe in the other corner and keep the small one too. You never know when you might nip off to uni or something and a small safe in your digs could be really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'd go larger as well, simply because it gives you more room to get them in and out without damaging them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'd go larger because as said - its only one set of keys to keep with you or keep hidden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvemanta Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 It could still be only one set of keys if you keep the keys for one cabinet in the other one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I have the same dilemma, and have opted for a second cabinet. The problem with huge cabinets is weight and my home has difficult access for heavy items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slated Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 As someone else bigger, easier access therefore else chance of damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I would get whatever came along at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Mine too were getting on the cramped side, and found taking rifles up the stairs unlocking my gun room then my cabinet was a bit noisy for the other 1/2 and also the neighbours (as its a mid terrace)in the early hours after a nights lamping. so i bought another one (bigger) and put my smaller one down stairs, as soon as i get in.i put the rifles in the smalll one down stairs Quick easy and considerate next day they are cleaned then returned tothe upstairs room. Edited June 3, 2011 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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