This Gun Wall Turned My Safe Room Into an Armory

The Hold Up Displays Gun Wall transforms firearm storage into a clean, premium showcase with impressive strength and modularity. After loading mine with 26 rifles, 14 pistols, and heavy tactical gear, I found a system that feels right at home in a serious safe room.

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For many firearm enthusiasts, a collection deserves more than being buried in the back of a safe. The Hold Up Displays Gun Wall turns rifles, pistols, gear, and accessories into a centerpiece while still keeping everything organized and accessible. After setting up a large custom configuration in my own safe room, I came away impressed with both the rigidity and overall refinement of the system.

Founded around premium firearm storage and display solutions, Hold Up Displays offers both pre-designed packages and fully custom Gun Walls. My setup fell into the latter category, which allowed me to maximize every inch of available wall space.

The first thing that stood out to me was the finish quality of the slatwall panels. The metal slats are rigid and clearly designed to support serious weight. However, they still feel smooth to the touch and visually refined. They avoid the rough industrial look some metal systems have. Instead, the Hold Up Displays Gun Wall feels modern and premium.

I chose the Light Silver finish for my setup. However, before committing, I tried out one of the company’s sample packs. That ended up being a smart move. Lighting conditions can dramatically change how colors look in a room, especially in safe rooms or garages with limited natural light. The sample kit let me compare finishes directly in my space before ordering the final configuration. Better yet, Hold Up Displays gives buyers a $20 credit toward their Gun Wall purchase afterward. Therefore, the sample pack feels worthwhile instead of just an added expense.

Once everything arrived, I was equally impressed with how well the parts fit together. The machining and finish quality were excellent throughout the system. Nothing felt flimsy or cheaply made.

If you are mounting this gun wall storage system onto drywall studs, installation should be fairly quick and straightforward. My installation was a bit more involved because I mounted everything onto a concrete wall inside a safe room.

Hold Up Displays recommended attaching 2×4 studs to the concrete first and then mounting the slatwall panels onto those studs. After doing the project myself, I think that is absolutely the correct approach. That said, proper tools matter.

Initially, I attempted to drill concrete with a standard hand drill. That was a mistake. Progress was painfully slow, and I burned through several drill bits before switching tools. Once I moved to a concrete rotary hammer drill, the process became dramatically easier. For anyone installing onto concrete, I strongly recommend a rotary hammer drill, concrete drill bits, and concrete screws.

I used two concrete screws per 2×4 stud and spaced everything at 16 inches on center. My wall required 11 vertical boards and 22 concrete anchor points total.

One important detail is screw length. Because I used mounted studs behind the slatwall, Hold Up Displays swapped the standard 2-inch screws for shorter 1.5-inch versions so they would not contact the concrete behind the studs. Therefore, if you plan to install the wall similarly, it is worth discussing your mounting method with their team beforehand. Also, once the screws are all in place, the Gun Wall comes with inserts to cover all screw heads within the slats.

My concrete wall was not perfectly flat, which created one minor issue. A few slat ends were not perfectly flush from edge to edge. The variance was small, roughly 1/8 inch at most. However, that came from imperfections in the concrete wall itself rather than the Gun Wall components. For those who want a perfect fit, shims could be added when screwing down the wall on a non-flat surface.

Hold Up Displays states, “each slatwall piece is graded for 50lbs per stud it’s screwed into.”

In practical use, the system feels even stronger than the rating suggests. I honestly think most people will run out of room long before they challenge the actual weight capacity. For example, two rifle hooks were capable of supporting my suppressed Barrett M107A1, which weighs around 40 pounds. I added a third hook simply for extra peace of mind. Even then, there was no visible flex or strain in the wall system.

That rigidity became even more impressive once the wall was fully loaded. My custom Gun Wall measured 5 feet tall by 168 inches wide. Even with that massive footprint, space filled faster than expected once rifles started being mounted sideways. In total, my setup currently holds 26 rifles, 14 pistols, a helmet, a plate carrier, and 4 magazine holders. Despite all that gear, the wall still feels solid and secure.

One of the biggest strengths of the Hold Up Displays system is the sheer number of mounting options available. Every mount I tested featured rubber-coated contact points wrapped around the metal structure. That detail matters. The rubber prevents scratches while also providing a stable, non-slip surface for firearms and gear.

The single rifle and pistol mounts are particularly adjustable. Their arms screw into position, which allows you to fine-tune angles and perfectly level firearms. OCD gun owners will absolutely appreciate that level of tuning available.

I also tested the three-gun rifle racks. While it protrudes farther from the wall than individual mounts, it becomes extremely useful when storage space starts getting tight. It lets you consolidate several rifles into one footprint without sacrificing accessibility.

The most efficient mount I used was easily the 6 Gun Rack. This system stores rifles vertically rather than sideways, dramatically increasing capacity. It worked well with everything from AR-pattern rifles to bolt guns and larger scoped setups. Placing two side by side allows for a stretched lineup of long guns. Even rifles with inserted magazines fit without issue. Weapon lights can make spacing slightly tighter, but everything still worked. Rifles also rested securely facing either direction.

The magazine mounts were also well thought out. Each holder fits roughly four magazines and includes adjustable width settings. That meant I could securely store everything from AR magazines to pistol mags using the same mounting system.

Beyond firearms, Hold Up Displays also offers mounts for helmets, plate carriers, and other tactical gear. My one complaint about the mounts is that the shoulder strap holders for plate carriers are small. I wish it used a much larger diameter to avoid bending the shoulder pads so tightly. Overall, though, these mounts make the wall more of a complete armory display rather than just firearm storage.

Beyond the mounts I personally tested, Hold Up Displays offers a huge range of accessories for building out a complete firearm and gear room. Their lineup includes suppressor mounts, shelves, tactical gear hangers, knife racks, cable lock systems, and various display hooks for organizing everything from ammunition to armor. They also offer mounts for handguns, scoped rifles, and even archery equipment, helping turn the system into a full armory display rather than just a rifle rack. Many of the mounts can also transition between flat wall and slatwall setups by simply swapping mounting plates, which adds flexibility as your setup evolves.

As a finishing touch, I added LED strip lighting behind the slats around the entire perimeter of the Gun Wall. Since the wall sat slightly off the concrete because of the mounted studs, there was enough space to hide the lighting cleanly behind everything. I may be biased, but the end result looked fantastic.

The backlighting added depth and really highlighted some of my favorite firearms and gear. For anyone building a premium showcase setup, I highly recommend considering lighting during the planning phase. I am still considering different ceiling lights as well, but everything comes with time.

One nice aspect of Hold Up Displays is the wide pricing range. They offer smaller starter kits starting at around $500 for more compact collections alongside massive custom layouts like mine. Therefore, there is something available for most room sizes and budgets.

This system is not really designed to replace a traditional safe in unsecured spaces. Constantly moving firearms back and forth between a safe and a Gun Wall quickly became tedious. However, inside a dedicated safe room or secured gun room, the Hold Up Displays Gun Wall feels almost perfect.

More importantly, it transforms firearm storage into something worth displaying. Between the impressive strength, extensive modularity, and clean presentation, the Hold Up Displays Gun Wall successfully turns a firearm collection into the centerpiece of the room rather than something hidden and locked away.

Hold Up Displays Gun Wall Review: Setup Details and Capacity

• Pros: Premium metal slatwall finish, rigid construction, extensive modularity, rubber-coated contact points, adjustable firearm mounts, high-capacity rack options and clean presentation.
• Cons: Concrete installation requires the right tools, imperfect walls may require shims, and the plate carrier shoulder strap holders are smaller than I would prefer.