Quick Access Wall Mount

MaybeStopCalling · February 5th, 2012, 06:17

I'd love to have a wall mount, but I don't have that much wall space where I live at the moment. For the longest time I stored the rifle using a radiator as a rifle rack, but that obviously wasn't feasible when the heat got turned on. I wanted something secure and easy to latch when the rifle (AR-15 type) wasn't in a lockup.

Solution:

At the suggestion of my roommate, I went out and bought an "Auto Grab Guitar Wall Hanger" for about $15 dollars. It has a maximum load of 13~14 pounds and allows me to remove and replace the rifle easily and effectively with one hand on the pistol grip. Removal is accomplished with a firm upward and sideways pull. The stock is protected by padded foam surfaces, and the mount pivots a bit to allow the rifle to balance.

Pulled upwards:

Pulled out:

Replacing the rifle is just the above, in reverse. Obviously this won't work for every rifle... but for an AR-15 type it works wonderfully.

Video (iPhone does not love low light filming...):

Video (TinyPic Hosted)

Cpt- Lovegrove · February 5th, 2012, 06:35

nice, i think i might need to get a few, currently i have mine on a pair of cheap curtain rod holders

AngelusNex · February 5th, 2012, 07:25

new of the existence of these but never thought about using them for airsoft. Great idea.

Basic-Wedge · February 5th, 2012, 09:54

That's perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Pesky · February 5th, 2012, 10:22

That's sweet man, thanks for sharing, I've been thinking of different ways to store my guns and this is a new one, ill have to think about picking one of them up!

kullwarrior · February 5th, 2012, 17:39

wow never seen that design before. Really affordable as well.
7kg load... if you have guns more than 7kg (MG excluded) you have to start scratching your head on what's going on)

Styrak · February 5th, 2012, 18:10

Once I get my basement finished, half of an entire wall is going to be Gridwall, for my store and my personal stuff.

It's neat stuff.

Going to be all hook/horizontal pegs for hanging guns.

MaybeStopCalling · February 5th, 2012, 19:02

Kullwarrior: I suppose, if one were so inclined, that they could make an AR that weighed about 13-15 pounds. Damn hard though. The safety factor on this mount is probably a good 3x-4x of the rated load, but I'd rather not test that with a ~$1000 GBBR.

Stryak: T'was my plan, until I realized the only bare wall in my room was directly opposite the window. Granted, I'm in the highest building in the area, but it never hurts to be sure.

dutch13 · February 5th, 2012, 20:33

Well considering what I do for a living (carpenter) I'm looking at designing and building gun cases. And this would be a fantastic idea.

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February 5th, 2012, 06:17	#1
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	Quick Access Wall Mount I'd love to have a wall mount, but I don't have that much wall space where I live at the moment. For the longest time I stored the rifle using a radiator as a rifle rack, but that obviously wasn't feasible when the heat got turned on. I wanted something secure and easy to latch when the rifle (AR-15 type) wasn't in a lockup. Solution: At the suggestion of my roommate, I went out and bought an "Auto Grab Guitar Wall Hanger" for about $15 dollars. It has a maximum load of 13~14 pounds and allows me to remove and replace the rifle easily and effectively with one hand on the pistol grip. Removal is accomplished with a firm upward and sideways pull. The stock is protected by padded foam surfaces, and the mount pivots a bit to allow the rifle to balance. Pulled upwards: Pulled out: Replacing the rifle is just the above, in reverse. Obviously this won't work for every rifle... but for an AR-15 type it works wonderfully. Video (iPhone does not love low light filming...): Video (TinyPic Hosted)

February 5th, 2012, 09:54	#4
Basic-Wedge Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	That's perfect. Thanks for sharing! __________________ * * * * * * * * * Rob Bye

February 5th, 2012, 10:22	#5
Pesky Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newfoundland & Nova Scotia	That's sweet man, thanks for sharing, I've been thinking of different ways to store my guns and this is a new one, ill have to think about picking one of them up! __________________ VFC SR15, VFC MK18 MOD1, LCT ALPHA AK, G&P Stoner 63, CA SLR105, G&G SR25, Echo1 XCR (00741), CA M249, TM G17 & TM SAI G17, TM 1911 NW, TM P226

February 5th, 2012, 06:35	#2
Cpt- Lovegrove Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: kingston ontario canada	nice, i think i might need to get a few, currently i have mine on a pair of cheap curtain rod holders

February 5th, 2012, 07:25	#3
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	new of the existence of these but never thought about using them for airsoft. Great idea.

February 5th, 2012, 17:39	#6
kullwarrior Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada	wow never seen that design before. Really affordable as well. 7kg load... if you have guns more than 7kg (MG excluded) you have to start scratching your head on what's going on) __________________

February 5th, 2012, 18:10	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Once I get my basement finished, half of an entire wall is going to be Gridwall, for my store and my personal stuff. It's neat stuff. Going to be all hook/horizontal pegs for hanging guns. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

February 5th, 2012, 19:02	#8
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	Kullwarrior: I suppose, if one were so inclined, that they could make an AR that weighed about 13-15 pounds. Damn hard though. The safety factor on this mount is probably a good 3x-4x of the rated load, but I'd rather not test that with a ~$1000 GBBR. Stryak: T'was my plan, until I realized the only bare wall in my room was directly opposite the window. Granted, I'm in the highest building in the area, but it never hurts to be sure.

February 5th, 2012, 20:33	#9
dutch13 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manitoba	Well considering what I do for a living (carpenter) I'm looking at designing and building gun cases. And this would be a fantastic idea.

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