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.

these can arrived with slight damage. But it has an upside if you buy from a reputable vendor (eg ships and sold by amazon) .Mine came slightly bent back at corner of flange only like yours. I called amazon they gave me a choice of return and replace at their cost, or $20 credit. I took the $20 credit and two whacks with a hammer made it perfectly flush before install.2. People complaining about width are incorrect on size issue. 14" is correct width for install on 2x4 16" US standard on-center studs. ALL stud bay devices like this by -- all makers -- are 14 to 14 1/4 " for a reason. the bay of a 2x4 (1 1/2 to 9/16 x 3 1/2 nominal/actual) means 3/4" of each half of the stud is inside the 16" on center or an actual bay of 14 " 1/2 inches. No standard bay is more than 14 1/2 inches and they can easily be 14" if the studs are slightly warped or not put in precisely. so 14" is the proper width dor a product that goes in them -- as you can easily add a bit of wood to shim it. It is WAY easier to shim than to deal with removing studs and moving them over.3) The lag screws are garbage. but in a way if they help you from cracking the studs which on many homes will be dry and brittle. Think of them as a canary in a coal mine warning, if they strip, your pilot holes are not wide enough. If you try and do it with better screws and no pilot holes you may crack your studs4) I drilled a few small holes at the sides of the back and have mini bungee cords across about 2" from the top of the rifles, they can just be slipped in and out under that and it keeps them from falling out. this was easy after installation. this was good for me since to fit three one rifle is upside down.5) it can be installed upside down if you need door reversed.6) Mine is in a place where a utility panel could be expected., I bought one of thesehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M8UJUEMIt may not fool an electrician, but it will make it look less like a safe and more like something less interesting and less notable to painters, maids, the kids friends, etc7) Users should know if turning the lock is difficult to lock it, don't force it, but open and see if something is in the way. If you force it locked may be a bear to unlock