Stack-On IWC-55 Full-Length In-Wall Cabinet,Beige

I installed this in my unfinished furnished room, so I was less concerned about how it looks than I might be if I tried to install it on a finished wall people would see (but then why would I even install something like this?). My studs were exactly 16" center-to-center and it installed between then with a couple of millimeters cushion on each side. It took me about 20 minutes to install. I was a little dismayed that it didn't include shorter mounting screws since they are intended to screw into a 2x4. Unless they think a 2x4 is 2 inches wide. At any rate, the tip of each screw sticks out beyond the stud - probably no issue if it is covered with sheet rock, but in my case, because they are exposed, I probably should replace them with shorter screws so someone doesn't scratch themselves on the points.Other places were selling this same item for about $20 more and the reviews were complaining that one corner (or more specifically, the flange) was bent when it was delivered. Well, mine was bent too (but I saved $20). Using a pair of vice grips, it's easy to straighten out the bend, but it would probably require some skill to make it look like new. In my case, I really didn't care since it is hidden away in the furnace room. I just rotated the cabinet around and put the semi-straightened corner at the bottom.Once installed, it basically looks like a (very) large electrical panel. It is just as deep as the stud it's attached to (3.5") plus a half inch or so to account for the sheet rock if you install it on a finished wall. This means that it is impossible to actually store long guns except sideways. There is room for two or three - I have an M-1 Carbine, a Model 94 Winchester and a Hi-Point 9mm Carbine wedged in there, and it is *tight*.The cabinet comes with two shelves the width of the cabinet and a shorter one. I was able to attach one of the longer shelves at the top (if I was storing my 12 GA Goose Gun, it would have been in the way), and the short one a little lower down. They were able to hold some magazines for the M-1 and a couple of smaller handguns. Without any of the shelves, you have about 51" from the bottom to the top.The cabinet is heavy sheet metal. Could it be cut with a torch? Of course. A burglar with any brains would probably just saw the 2x4s and carry the whole thing out. This isn't a $1,000 fireproof safe that you need a crane to move. But it keeps little kids and curious house guests from getting to your guns, and your average Meth fueled smash and grab guy isn't going to spend the time to defeat the sheet metal (or the studs).The cabinet basically looks like a large electric panel - it would be a major eyesore installed anywhere but in a closet or a utility room. I don't see any way that you could possibly camouflage it if it was in your Den or Bedroom. On the other hand, it would look fine in a shop or garage, and it needn't be limited to holding guns. I could imagine attaching some pegboard to the inside and using it as a secure place to hang your tools. Plus, you get all that space back your rolling toolbox takes up since you're using what otherwise would simply be wasted space.It's 5 stars for my purposes - hidden away in a locked furnace room, and relieving overcrowding in my main gun safe. I have some other free studs down there, so I may pick up another one later.

Hopefully your home's builder was following the code rules about the spacing of the wall studs. If not, and they made it closer than it should, this will tell you. This was a tight fit for mine because part of the house was much older so the build quality back then was not 100% as precise but sturdy. Asides from some sanding to let it slide right in, the installation was straight forward.Pros:- decent gauge material overall- the edges/frame are strong, spot welded together with some folding over, sits relatively flush with the wall about 3-5mm out because of the thickness of the 2 layers of metal- the door is a lighter gauge metal (pro and con), it does open smoothly- key lock is not difficult to turn- it comes with shelving and screws for them, foam pads that line it (pro and con, see cons)- plenty pre-drilled holes for securing it into the studs and shelving heights (see con)Cons:- The door is lighter material, not punch through light but if you get a good bite with a thick crow bar or sledge then you're in trouble. I hid mine in an obscure place hidden behind stuff and I used paper with magnets glue to the back to just further camo it at quick glance. it literally looks like I didn't spackle some cut lines in some drywall repair at a glance if they even bother to explore further behind the stuff. Not a big con for my purpose.- the shelves included are thinner than I'd like and the pre-drilled screw holes are a tad bigger than it should be. I used fatter screws I had laying around. no biggie as after my shotty and rifle went in, there was only room for 1 shelf at the top.- The door lock system is the 2 bars (one up, one down) and the main rotating point is the cylinder attached to a turning metal plate. Not horrible considering it then secures at 3 points but not like you think when you want the bank safe thick cylinder retracting in to the door type. For hidden light security, it suits it's purpose just fine though.- plenty pre-drilled holes, good and bad. Bad if you want to minimize moisture exposure. Some walls let's say are draftier than others or maybe have a draft originating from a damp basement or something. If you have no choice but to put it there, it maybe a consideration. What I did was plug the unused holes with silicone caulk. Thinking of it now, I could have vapor barriered the install site before shoving the sucker into the spot. Hind sight is 20/20 right? Thus, I tell you guys now. hahaI do have to mention that common complaints are that it gets damaged from shipping because the manufacturer send it in an inadequate box with a pitiful (not even dense enough) foam. I took a chance but hedged my bets by ordering through fulfilled by amazon. I was hoping that Amazon would put their box and stuffing over the manufacturer's to help protect it. I WAS RIGHT! I did have a slight bend in one corner from UPS probably repeatedly dropping it on that end but it was so minor 2 swings of my small sledge made it straight as heck again. It wasn't that bent but I'm OCD about such things. Overall, I would buy it again.UPDATE 1/26/2020: still good. I put an ever dry reusable desicant unit in to let me figure how bad the humidity was and plugging the holes and corners up worked nice. Only on hot humid days that I would have to dry out the everdry every 4 days or week. 1 issue showed up, the vertical lock bars that slide up/down thru the guides sit a little lower when the key is fully turned so it can get "stuck" but simple fix is just to either bend the top rung down a little or slip something to extend the guidance about 1/4 in or less lower and it's fine. Not a deal breaker but just a little nuisance.

Fairly easy to install and actually look to me not unlike a large fuse panel box. Installing this in certain locations (say a maintenance room or such under your stairs, a furnace room, or the like) may give you more camoflague than if you were to cover it with something. Easily enough space inside for two or three long guns (depending on the type) and a couple handguns or such higher up on the shelf. with the number of shelves that are available (it comes with three large and a small) you could turn this into any number of useful configurations to lock up any number of different items.They are pretty much exactly as advertised but I had a few secondary issues.First off, the first one I received was damaged. The bottom flange was bent at each corner (one almost 90 degrees) preventing the unit from being able to install. My replacement was damaged on the actual box of the "safe portion" that would contain the items once the unit is installed. It had been bent and severely dented high on one side and low on the other. This I was able to fix, so I did and kept this one. Amazon was great about trying to make good on this and I feel the issue is with the manufacturer and the way they package this product.Second, the screws they send for installing it. Well, how can I put this? The screws meant to go through the safe to secure it to the studs or such in your wall are made of...and I am being generous here....MAYBE an aluminium alloy. They are tissue paper weak. My drill (set on low torque low speed) turned the head of the screw into a featureless bowl before I even realized the screw was not going in. The next screw I tried, with a hand held screwdriver, was pretty much the same before it was half way into the wood. Since these are supposed to be the things securing the safe, and since two of the six screws needed were now useless, I tossed them all and repaced them with bolts I had in my garage.For security, and for the ability to possibly remove the unit one day, I HIGHLY recommend throwing the screws that come with it away and buying strong bolts.Third, simply put the installation of the shelving is exceptionally difficult to accomplish as the same screws that mount the safe to the wall also must run through the shelving. This means that you are having to mount the shelving in tight quarters and there is almost no clearance between the shelf and the hole. Now, this was complicated for me as I used a different bolt that the screws that came with the unit (the smaller screw heads would have had more clearance) but the tight quarters would still have been an issue.All in all, for the price, I would:1) Buy one again if I needed one, but not online. I would try to go and see it in a store where I could examine it for damage before taking it home.2) Buy different bolts before even attempting to install it.

Showed up much earlier than expected however it did come with some minor shipping damage. One corner was bend over and one edge was dented. Could certainly be packaged better for shipping. The cabinet itself is sturdy, the shelves are on the flimsy side and the mounting screws that come with it are junk, you are much better off using 2 or 3 inch wood screws. Overall I like it and considering ordering a second one.

So easy to install, one corner was a little dinged up when it arrived. If you purchase this item, use your own screws to install or use a Red #8 Robertson bit as the screws will strip. The manufacturer should package this item better to help protect it better.

Pretty funny but just like every other review I also had a bent corner! Easily straighted with pliers. the hardware wasn't the best so I just used a handful of wood screws. Very discrete and holds my full length 300 and 1 other rifle along with a few other odds and ends. I'm very happy with it.

Fast and intact delivery, just as advertised, heavy steel, not albumin un feel:) hubby installed in easily secret location in a couple of evenings after work😊 Bring home some .5 -3/4" inch framing to build your frame box😊