Armory Racks® Single-Gun Handgun Racks Guide

Complete Guide to Armory Racks® Single-Gun Handgun Racks

Compare single-handgun storage and display options for table tops, walls, shelves, gun safes, cabinets, display cases, and other compact locations.

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This guide covers Armory Racks® single-gun handgun racks. View the full Armory Racks® collection.

Choose your single-gun rack

Select the mounting style and location that best fit how you want to store, display, or photograph a handgun.

Armory Racks Table Top single-handgun display rack

Tabletop single-handgun display rack

"Table Top" Rack

Great for display cases, workbenches, gun photography, and other flat surfaces.

The 1-Gun Table Top rack displays a single handgun .22 caliber or larger. Each rack includes a red protective cap. Optional neoprene hanger coating is available and installed when selected.

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Armory Racks Bullseye Quick Access single-handgun wall rack

Quick-access wall or surface-mounted handgun rack

Bullseye "Quick Access" Rack

Angled single-handgun storage for wall mounting or mounting to a flat surface.

The 1-Gun Bullseye Quick Access rack stores or displays one handgun .30 caliber or larger. Its hanger offsets the firearm 3/4 inch from the mounting surface, creating clearance for many handguns with taller front sights.

The 135-degree hanger angle supports a smoother draw, and the rack includes a 2 3/4-inch steel back plate.

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Armory Racks Shelf Hanger storing a handgun below a gun safe shelf

Below-shelf handgun storage

"Shelf Hanger" Racks

Use the open space below a shelf while keeping the shelf surface available for multi-gun racks and other storage.

Shelf Hangers slide over the shelf and suspend a handgun below it without modifying the safe. Choose between two sizes based on shelf depth and handgun size.

Armory Racks 8-inch Shelf Hanger measurements

8-Inch Shelf Hanger

For shallower shelves and compact handguns

  • Designed for shallower gun-safe, cabinet, or closet shelves.
  • Best suited to compact handguns and shorter barrel lengths.
  • Uses otherwise wasted storage space below the shelf.
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Armory Racks 11-inch Shelf Hanger measurements

11-Inch Shelf Hanger

For deeper shelves and larger pistols

  • Designed for deeper gun-safe, cabinet, or closet shelves.
  • Best suited to larger pistols and longer barrel lengths.
  • Provides additional hanger length for larger handguns.
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Read the complete 8-inch vs. 11-inch Shelf Hanger guide
Armory Racks Wall Hugger single-handgun wall rack mounted beside furniture

Low-profile wall-mounted handgun rack

"Wall Hugger" Rack

Compact wall-mounted storage for one handgun.

The 1-Gun Wall Hugger rack displays or stores one handgun .22 caliber or larger in a compact wall-mounted format. Its low-profile design allows installation in visible or discreet locations.

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Single-gun rack comparison

Use the location, mounting style, and handgun fit requirements to select the right rack.

Rack Mounting style Best use Standard caliber fit
Table Top Freestanding Display cases, workbenches, photos, shelves .30+ with cap or neoprene; .22 with both removed
Bullseye Quick Access Wall or flat-surface mount Quick access, tall front sights, angled draw .30+ standard; .22 with neoprene and cap removed
8-Inch Shelf Hanger Hangs below a shallower shelf Compact handguns and shorter barrel lengths .30+ with cap; .22 with cap removed
11-Inch Shelf Hanger Hangs below a deeper shelf Larger pistols and longer barrel lengths .30+ with cap; .22 with cap removed
Wall Hugger Low-profile wall mount Compact visible or discreet wall storage .30+ standard; .22 with neoprene and cap removed

Fit and compatibility essentials

Caliber guidance

  • The standard Armory Racks® hanger rod is 3/16 inch (0.1875 inch).
  • .22 and .25 caliber handguns can fit when the red cap is removed and neoprene is not used on that hanger.
  • The red protective cap and neoprene coating are intended for .30 caliber or larger.

Installation guidance

  • Wall-mounted racks must be secured to a surface capable of supporting the firearm.
  • Fasteners are not included because mounting surfaces vary.
  • Use hardware appropriate for wood, drywall, metal, concrete, or the specific mounting surface.
  • Confirm firearm balance and clearance before regular use.

Table Top balance

The Table Top rack works with most handguns. Some revolvers with barrels of approximately 5 inches or longer and some semi-automatic pistols with barrels of approximately 6 inches or longer may have balance limitations.

Shelf Hanger sizing

Choose the 8-inch Shelf Hanger for shallower shelves and compact handguns. Choose the 11-inch Shelf Hanger for deeper shelves, larger pistols, and longer barrel lengths. Measure the usable shelf depth and confirm handgun clearance before selecting a size.

Barrel and crown protection

Protective caps and optional or included neoprene configurations vary by rack.

Mil-Spec neoprene hanger coating for Armory Racks handgun racks

Neoprene hanger coating

Mil-Spec M23053/1 neoprene adds protection where the barrel contacts the hanger.

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Replacement protective red caps for Armory Racks handgun racks

Replacement protective caps

Replacement red protective caps for compatible Armory Racks® handgun racks.

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Single-gun handgun rack FAQ

Which rack is best for photographing a handgun?
The Table Top rack is designed for display cases, workbenches, and firearm photography. Its freestanding design does not require permanent mounting.
Which rack provides clearance for taller front sights?
The Bullseye Quick Access rack offsets the handgun approximately 3/4 inch from the mounting surface, providing additional clearance for many taller front-sight configurations.
What is the difference between the 8-inch and 11-inch Shelf Hangers?
The 8-inch Shelf Hanger is intended for shallower shelves and compact handguns. The 11-inch Shelf Hanger is intended for deeper shelves, larger pistols, and longer barrel lengths. Measure the usable shelf depth and confirm handgun clearance before ordering. Read the complete Shelf Hanger size guide.
Can these racks accommodate .22 caliber handguns?
The hanger rod can accommodate many .22 caliber handguns when the red protective cap and neoprene coating are removed. Fit should be confirmed for the specific handgun.
Are mounting fasteners included?
Fasteners are not included with wall-mounted racks because mounting surfaces vary. Use hardware appropriate for the surface and sufficient to support the firearm safely.