How to organize/store Lage uppers?

[Slowmo]

I’ve got about 6 Lage uppers (not to mention some other Practical Solutions uppers or the Versas I’m on the list for), and I can’t figure out a good way to store the ones that aren’t on the guns at the time. I don’t have room in the safe to stand them up.

Has anyone found a nice solution?

Ideally, I want something that keeps them from getting beat up/rubbing on each other, doesn’t take up too much space, and allows them to be accessed relatively easily (i.e. I don’t want to stack them all in a box where it is hard to get to the bottom ones).

 

[gomelkiev]

i put all my parts/accessories/uppers in stacked containers :

https://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Stackable-Organizer-Container-Multi-Purpose/dp/B074V2CD35?th=1

easy to reach, label on front telling what's inside

 

[woodenword]

My son came up with the idea of using tripod carry cases.

 

[PDXsparky]

You need to buy lowers for each upper so that they have a place to live.

I have my orphaned uppers on a shelf in the safe when they aren't on the correct lower.

 

[CKxx]

I don't have a file, but there's a 3d printed gizmo that mimics the shape of a lower and pins to the front hole. It keeps the bolt and pin from sliding away when in storage.

 

[gomelkiev]

I don't have a file, but there's a 3d printed gizmo that mimics the shape of a lower and pins to the front hole. It keeps the bolt and pin from sliding away when in storage.

This?

 

[Jmacken37]

gomelkiev,
I love that those IRIS cases are made in the USA. Thanks for the link!

 

[gomelkiev]

gomelkiev,
I love that those IRIS cases are made in the USA. Thanks for the link!

I found them like 15 years ago, now I have over 50 , all parts now organized, easy to find.

 

[Jmacken37]

How sturdy is their stuff? OK for the metal parts?

 

[gomelkiev]

How sturdy is their stuff? OK for the metal parts?

If asking about plastic containers: for full box of ammo it will not work, too flimsy, but I have in one container: hk23ek, couple stocks and 4 or 5 barrels , I guess it close to 20 lbs, and have no problem to slide it out. Problem that I found with bottom container, if I stack 10 and all has a lot of metal, bottom ones will be hard to open, so I am trying to spread heavy stuff in the bottom containers

 

[BlackBelt]

I use large plastic tubs from lowes and high quality bath towels, wrap the uppers carefully and include any neccessary parts (receiver pins, allen wrenches, etc.) in a ziplock baggie with each upper.
On the outside of the tube there is a strip of white duct tape listing whats inside.
I dont over pack each tub. Most only have 3 upper receivers or sets of parts.

 

[LawBob]

You need to buy lowers for each upper so that they have a place to live.

I have my orphaned uppers on a shelf in the safe when they aren't on the correct lower.

This happened to my ar uppers and they enjoy having not to share a mate

 

[Gaujo]

XL pistol cases. Better square ones but triangles work too.

 

[HighriseATX]

I've dedicated a tool chest for upper storage. Easy access, does take up space.


M11a1 uppers



M16 uppers

 

[LawBob]

I've dedicated a tool chest for upper storage. Easy access, does take up space.

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M11a1 uppers

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M16 uppers

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You’ve come so far, let’s finish the job

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Grip-Drawer-Shelf-Liners/dp/B07773PQG7/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?creativeASIN=B07773PQG7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A0hxoIplab1nI5-MqimvA7jxjoS93D2LXhB3NYIkUkD6gkHQUY6Z9y0axyYVc1CL--5vLYOxTGAwEWazc-K1-oI3FW-npsjLm64rvm1qRTAxcgAoeyK4uzCBo2NBUIiocYGDMHzAo4Xm7wGLW1kq1jgNVuIyHS1EnQXbWyNrXq236Vf9yw9V6nPQrhZdmDKPZ3jSBZzCYT4Jk44jK1lEXQ.JPLncb7IPrCTYQHCaahjQwE6QBPGCC8_mYpAF-D7XIE&dib_tag=se&keywords=rubbermaid+shelf+liner&linkCode=ee1&qid=1741781585&sr=8-1&tag=arinsolangeat-20

 

[HighriseATX]

Thanks LawBob. Now I can tell my wife "LawBob MADE me order RED drawer liners.

 

[LawBob]

Show and tell!

 

[LawBob]

I've dedicated a tool chest for upper storage. Easy access, does take up space.

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M11a1 uppers

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M16 uppers

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Ps

I “inherited” a similar tool box and used the drawers for diff purposes: 556 mags. 300blk. Suppressor access. Etc

 

[Sebastian]

I’ve got a few factory uppers in ole flate rate postal boxes.

 

[LawBob]

Thanks LawBob. Now I can tell my wife "LawBob MADE me order RED drawer liners.

I need to see action