# Tips on cutting foam for pistol? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shoot the Breeze\ **Created:** [April 28, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133 "2025-04-28T17:37:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/db5fbb/32.png) [@Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/u/Mr.Stu)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/21 "2025-05-12T19:32:10Z")
Do you only have 1 gun at the moment? For my daily carry gun I use one of these next to my bed. The XL is large enough for 1 full size and 1 compact gun and allows quick access through the RFID bracelet, or tag. > **[Amazon.com: Hornady 98177 Rapid Safe 2600KP Large Handgun Security Safe with...](https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-RAPiD-Instant-Access-Valuables/dp/B08BKRTPHF?tag=njgunforums0c-20)** > > Amazon.com: Hornady 98177 Rapid Safe 2600KP Large Handgun Security Safe with RFID Technology (10.7 x 8.7 x 2.9-Inches) : Sports & Outdoors ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/22 "2025-05-12T19:37:27Z")
> [@ika](#): > > Damn, so where do I store the gun? This is still available: > [@FREE - Biometric Handgun Locker - "FingerSecu" Bio-max](https://njgunforums.net/t/free-biometric-handgun-locker-fingersecu-bio-max/2130): > > Pick up near Asbury Park or will ship at your expense. Got this along with my first handgun before I had a safe. It works, but it’s \>15 years old. Sturdy steel body. Main issue for me is the fingerprint sensor cover no longer quick releases - the sensor works fine, but the cover has to be pried open if it is closed. Requires 2 9v batteries (not included). Includes backup mechanical key. (you can easily remove the foam insert in it) ---
**Author:** ![ika](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/ika/32/3351_2.png) [@ika](https://njgunforums.net/u/ika)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/23 "2025-05-12T19:50:21Z")
Yeah just 1 pistol rn, doesn’t that case have foam in it as well? I guess an alternative would be the holster but I don’t have one since I don’t have a CCL ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/db5fbb/32.png) [@Mr.Stu](https://njgunforums.net/u/Mr.Stu)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/24 "2025-05-12T20:04:35Z")
Laying it on a thin piece of foam is less bad than wrapping foam all around it. Also, not all foam is soluble in cleaning solvent. You may be OK, but I wouldn’t risk it myself. ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/25 "2025-05-12T20:40:39Z")
> [@Mr.Stu](#): > > not all foam is soluble in cleaning solvent. One would hope that a storage case that is marketed for gun storage would be resistant to the chemicals associated with guns. ---
**Author:** ![Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/displaced_texan/32/34_2.png) [@Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/u/Displaced_Texan)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/26 "2025-05-12T20:54:23Z")
Nice job. Much better than the pick a pluck foam. ---
**Author:** ![Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/8baadc/32.png) [@Redeye65](https://njgunforums.net/u/Redeye65)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/27 "2025-05-12T22:18:36Z")
Read somewhere that the soft foam also absorbs moisture, holding it in the case. ---
**Author:** ![ika](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/ika/32/3351_2.png) [@ika](https://njgunforums.net/u/ika)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133/28 "2025-05-12T22:58:38Z")
Yeah but I’m not putting anything wet in it, and I store the case in a closet where I have a couple of bags of damprid hanging, so hoping that won’t be a problem. [Previous page](https://njgunforums.net/t/tips-on-cutting-foam-for-pistol/2133.md?page=1)