About Us
Manabout Racks came about when I couldn't find a quality handgun rack to help me organize my growing collection of handguns. I was at the point of buying a larger safe, or trying to find something to help me organize the one I had. I searched most of the chain stores, the privately owned gun stores, and the internet. I couldn't find a quality handgun rack out there that I really liked, or that would do what I needed it to do. Sure, there are handgun racks out there, but they were either poorly made or of poor design, (guns not held in place very well or secure) and did nothing for accessories. Many years ago I developed an interest in woodworking, and it's been a hobby of mine ever since. So, I drew on those skills and combined it with my interest in firearms to design and build the ultimate handgun storage system. At first for myself, and now for others who may have a need for one of the most efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing handgun storage systems on the market today.
Manabout Racks Mission is to help all handgun owners, collectors, and shooters organize their collections and maximize the space in their safes & vaults. To provide a superior quality handgun storage system that will allow the safe and proper storage of fine firearms at a competitive price that cant be beat.
Customer testimonials
Rick, thanks for the great work. I have made several trips to my safe just to admire the gun collection which are totally visible for the first time while being in the safe. I truly appreciate your artistry and talent. I've attached some photos and thanks again.
Mike S.
Fargo, North Dakota
Rick-
I received the rack today. It looks great and works as good as it looks! Thanks for making a great product at a reasonable price.
Have a great day.
Jay L Columbia MO. 1/29/10
Hi Rick,
The rack arrived on Tues. 4/20/10 as promised, and safe and sound. Awesome work you do! I'll be ordering more as soon as I get my new safe! Thanks for a top quality product and for your fine service, it definitely exceeded my expectations.
Pete M.
Lewisville, Tx. 4/22/10
Hello Rick !
The rack arrived on the UPS truck this evening and all I can say is WOW !!!
Absolutely Beautiful in every respect. The quality and craftsmanship you put into your products is suburb, you are truly a craftsman of the highest order !
I immediately went to see if it would fit in the gun safe.... perfect, with a couple of inches to spare. I then loaded it up with a variety of guns to see what the cut outs would fit, it held them all perfectly. I'm sending you a few pictures I snapped in a hurry tonight, the rack is holding 7 Kimbers, 2 Glocks and a Taurus Judge.
I'll get some better pictures in the next few days to send you.
Thanks again,
Don T. 5/10/10
Good evening, Rick!
I just wanted to let you know that my husband loved the gun racks for Christmas! He said when he looks in the safe, it now looks like he always hoped it would and is wondering why he didn't get them years ago!
Thanks so much for your great work, and have a great 2009!
Andrea K.
Sacramento, Ca. 11/29/08
Rick,
Just an update, Your two 12 gun racks are working perfectly for me. Everyone who walks into the vault LOVES them! I always give them your web site address and I do hope they give you some business. These things are perfect. I've had 2 decent earthquakes since they have been in the vault, and no movement at all. Thanks again for such a high quality product. Hers's a photo of the two 12 gun vertical racks placed end to end on the workbench in my vault.
Darin
FallBrook, Ca 6/8/09
Photo is slightly distorted due to wide landscape mode
The racks came in today and I was able to reorganize my gun safe already, they're a perfect fit. It was getting a bit crowded and the shelves a bit too close together. The racks are very nice and really make a huge difference. This will solve my issues of guns clanking against each other and scratching the finish and dinging up the grips. Here's a before & after photo.
Frank S. Salem, OR. 9/12/09
Hi Rick,
UPS delivered my gun rack tonight and it fits perfectly in my gun safe and the look and build couldn't be better.
I'm really excited over this thing and it has already saved me a ton of space. I just need a few more handguns to fill it up!
It holds perfectly everything from my little baby Glock all the way up to a long-barreled Ruger .22.
I'll definitely be recommending you to my friends and will be giving you a call when I fill this one up and need another.
I included a picture just to show how perfectly it fits and looks in the safe.
Thanks a ton,
-Jesse, Houston, Tx.
Rick
Just received my order today of the 4 Gun Greystone Rack and matching pistol stands. The quality and workmanship are far better than I expected for the money. They are exceptional in every aspect. I did have a problem closing my safe after I put them inside, not because they did not fit, but because they look so darn good I didn't want to close the door. They look good enough that my wife even let me put one of the pistol stands on the nightstand, much better than just keeping the "ready" pistols laying on top of the nightstand at night. Thanks again for making such a great product with great service and delivery. You can add me to the "very satisfied" list and expect another order in the future.
Richard D.
Indiana 6/9/10
Good Evening Rick
I wanted you to know that I received my gun rack this morning and it is fantastic. Thanks for a great job beyond my expections. I've included a photo of it set up.
Thanks again
Glenn L
Chesterfield, MO 6/16/10
Hello Rick,
Just wanted you to know that the gun rack arrived on Monday (1/12). I was very pleased with the quality and design of the rack and it fits perfectly in my gun safe. Thanks once again for the very prompt service and for producing a quality product.
Regards,
Carl
Thanks Rick,
It arrived today and I've gotta say, just a Great product! I never thought I'd have so much room in the safe. I'll be back for another one as my collection continues to grow.
Thanks again.
Michael
Rick,
Just wanted to let you know I received the two Greystone gun racks and they are exactly what I wanted. They fit nicely in my gunsafe, the padded rests fit everything from my Walther P-22 to my Taurus 945 and a full size Glock, and the slot underneath is perfect for extra magazines or, in the case of revolvers, ammo boxes. Yours is the only rack I have found that has this very handy underslot storage. Thank you for the quality work and the prompt attention.
Bob S.
Liberty, SC
Rick, it's a pleasure doing business with you, thanks for the updates and keeping me informed, great customer service. As for your question, I was doing a search on pistol storage racks via googles search engine. All I saw for two pages was the same old drab and boring metal cage storage racks, very expensive and overpriced storage systems, and some foam pistol rack that looked like it would collect more moisture then a sponge. About the middle of the 3rd. page I found your website. I reviewed the various configurations and ordered the 7 handgun with drawer storage rack. Why, the rack really looks sharp, well thought out, well made, I loved the idea of having storage draws below the pistols, and I love wood. All the products on your website are very nice, keep the great products coming !!
Jeffrey C.
S.NY
Just received my gun rack. Nothing short of "WOW". I guess I wasn't expecting it to be that nice. Looks perfect in my safe! Thank you for the great customer service, shipping info, and a great product.
Too bad you don't sell cars!
F. Thomas
Lexington Park, MD
Rick,
I just wanted to say thank you for building a truly beautiful and extremely useful pistol rack. It accommodates every one of my handguns and presents them in a way that makes them readily accessible. The rack fits perfectly inside my safe and gives it an overall custom look. The craftsmanship and attention to the finishing details make it far superior to anything available on the market today and it was well worth the wait!
Thanks again!
CB Knoxville, Tn. 5/12/10
Hi Rick, I received two of the 4-gun Greystone racks yesterday as a birthday gift from my wife, and I loaded 'em up this afternoon. Already full!! Guess I miscounted, HA. But seriously, they look great in the safe and organized my collection like i've never been able to do before, definitely the best handgun racks out there, and I will be ordering another in the near future.
Thanks again
Tim C./ Montgomery
I'm the proud owner of one of these custom made racks!!! Mine was made to hold four handguns and fits them beautifully. I don't have a digital camera but will get some pics up as soon as I can.
Great quality, easy guy to work with and a great communicator. I recommend these highly.......
J.Garn, Danville, In. TFL Forum
Rick, Got the rack today, it looks great. Excellent quality and good packing job as well. Just set it up in my safe and all the guns fit very nicely. Im very happy with it. Thanks again and best of luck.
Regards, Mark L.
Tucson, Az.
Pistol rack is awesome. Shipped super quick ! Thanks ! I'll recommend hIghly !
Terry M.
Fort Myers, Fl
Very nicely done and packed extremely well, nice craftsmanship. Would gladly buy from Manabout again with no reservations at all.
Danny Ryan...Panhandle
Ordered two of the 4 gun racks from Rick at Manaboutracks.com and I must say I'm very pleased. Great communication, grade A craftsmanship with fast shipping. Thanks Rick!.
TD...Austin Tx.
The High Road
Rick
Got my rack today. I'm very pleased with it and will let all my friends know where to get one. Thanks!
Lance E....Delray Beach
Rick, Thanks... A++ The pistol racks look great! Quick building and delivery!
KC, FSN Forum
ManAbout Racks Workshop Photo's
Whenever I cant keep up with orders, Shannon always helps me out. Rick, just finishing a custom 16 Gun Greystone Rack
The padding installation area Some necessary tooling and equipment in the shop.
Bosch 12" sliding compound miter saw, a Jet 1200
cfm dust extraction system, and a couple of Delta
Delta drill presses
On the other side of the shop is the air compressor, The workhorse of the shop is the Delta Hybrid table
radial arm saw, oscillating table sander, compound saw with fold down table extension and built in router
miter saw, and a gaggle of power hand tools and acc- table (not attached). This upgrade makes a difference.
essories such as sanders, air tools and a ton of bits,
blades & disc. Just a little space issue going on here.
This is a unique and useful item in the shop. Its a Having the dust extraction system overhead instead
physicians table that I purchased and converted into of on the floor, makes navigating this small shop much
a rolling workbench. With an adjustable height work easier.
surface and a fold down table extension, it makes one
fine workbench. I just removed the original surface and
padding, put my own two piece top on it, and then I
removed the legs and welded on some heavy duty
castors.
Powermatic 14" bandsaw. What makes this a nice Delta 10" table saw (up graded 3.5 HP motor) with the
saw to have in the shop is its small footprint & mobile custom made router table which includes the following.
base. Its one of the few compact bandsaws available Rousseau router fence with 4" dust port, JessEm
with a 4" dust extraction port, dust blower nozzle, router plate & accessories, Bench Dog feather logs and
work light, rip fence, miter gauge, roller bearing blade a Porter Cable 2.25 HP router mounted underneath. All
guides & resaw attachment all inclusive with the saw. put together with the T-nut and sliding track system.