Magnets on Guns

[joeybcdt]

I love the idea of a magnet pistol mount under a desk, cabinet, etc. But I'm concerned the magnet will magnetize the handgun... attracting metal shavings all over it. Will that happen?

[Jusme]

I can’t answer for guns, but I do have a Leatherman multitool and several screwdrivers, that because I kept them on a magnetized tool holder, have become magnetized. They are handy to pick up screws etc.. but, as stated metal shavings do accumulate.
That is why I haven’t mounted a magnet for my guns. I don’t know if it would become an issue, but I’m not willing to risk it. JMHO

[cmgee67]

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/lockdo ... un-holster

Here’s a decent alternative.

[striker55]

I'm getting one, read an article about a guy coming home to find someone had broken in. He didn't know if the bad guy had found one of his guns in an end table. Thinking about this one

[Excaliber]

I love the idea of a magnet pistol mount under a desk, cabinet, etc. But I'm concerned the magnet will magnetize the handgun... attracting metal shavings all over it. Will that happen?

I've used magnetic mounts for guns for many years with no issues.

I don't know if they've become slightly magnetized or not because I keep my guns out of piles of metal shavings.....

On a more serious note they are great for keeping a readily accessible weapon close by and mounted in a place almost no one would ever think to look.

Out of curiousity I took a gun that has been on a magnetic mount for years and checked it with a tiny 3/8 x 4 wood screw. It didn't hold or attract the screw at all.

[mot7981]

I've taken an old cheap nylon holster (we all have a bunch laying around somewhere) and removed the belt clip and then screwed it under a desk. Or, you can make a simple bracket and then clip the holster on to it just like your belt. Works great and doesn't cost anything. Just a thought.