Gun Safe Sizes and Prices Ireland: Fit First 2026

The two gun cabinets compared in this 2026 guide have a mean advertised capacity of 4.5 guns, spanning 4–5 guns; that figure measures labelled capacity, not guaranteed fit for scoped rifles. For gun safe sizes and prices Ireland buyers should compare usable space and installation requirements first, then check current pricing for the exact model.

Advertised gun capacity: the comparison benchmark

Advertised gun capacity is the number of firearms named in a cabinet's product label or description. Across these two listings, the overall average is 4.5 guns, with a lower label of 4 guns and an upper label of 5 guns.

Cabinet or benchmark	Advertised capacity	Best for	Supported detail	Main buying constraint
Overall: two compared cabinets	4.5 guns average; 4–5 guns range	Establishing a capacity yardstick	Based on the two product labels below	Nominal capacity does not establish usable space
Cogswell & Harrison 4 Gun Extra Deep Cabinet	Up to 4 guns	Buyers checking a cabinet described for scoped rifles and shotguns	Description states suitability for 32-inch shotguns, predrilled fixing holes, included fixing bolts and two key locks	Check internal clearances against your complete firearms
Griffon 5 Gun Safe GLST 470 K	5 guns in the product label	Buyers starting with a five-gun capacity requirement	The product label identifies the model and capacity	Check dimensions, locking details and installation instructions on the product page

Griffon GLST 470 K leads on labelled capacity at 5 guns; Cogswell & Harrison sits lower at up to 4 guns. This is a capacity ranking, not a security, fit or value ranking.

Source and scope: the Wildhunter Gunroom catalogue information supplied for this 2026 comparison includes the Cogswell & Harrison product description and the Griffon product-page label. The limitation is that advertised gun counts do not measure the space occupied by your particular stocks, scopes, bolts and accessories.

Why this matters

A gun cabinet has to accommodate both the firearms and the room where you install it. A higher gun count does not resolve a depth problem, a restricted door opening or an unsuitable fixing location.

For a 2026 purchase, separate three decisions: whether the cabinet meets your security requirements, whether your firearms fit, and whether the installation works. Do not let advertised capacity answer all three questions. Each needs its own check.

The Cogswell & Harrison description gives you more than a gun count: it specifically mentions scoped rifles and 32-inch shotguns. That is useful buying information, but it is not a substitute for comparing your firearm's overall length and widest points with the cabinet's usable interior.

How to use these benchmarks

Use the capacity table as an initial filter, not as permission to fill every advertised position. These are the practical decisions supported by the figures:

• Use the 4–5 gun range to shortlist capacity, then verify fit. Neither label establishes whether neighbouring scoped rifles have enough clearance.
• Check Cogswell & Harrison against your shotgun and rifle measurements. Its description mentions 32-inch shotguns and scoped rifles, so those are the relevant fit checks.
• Treat the Griffon five-gun label as a starting requirement. Confirm the interior layout before assuming it accommodates your collection.
• Include locking and installation in the comparison. Cogswell & Harrison lists two key locks and included fixing bolts; those details still need to match your intended installation and security requirements.

Wildhunter Gunroom gun safe listings are best for licensed Irish buyers comparing cabinets against their actual firearm collection. The useful next step is a measurement-led shortlist, not a purchase based on the largest capacity label.

Compare usable size, not just the cabinet label

Internal height

Measure the longest firearm in the configuration you intend to store. Overall length matters; barrel length alone does not describe the space required by the stock, action and barrel together.

The Cogswell & Harrison description states suitability for 32-inch shotguns. Do not interpret that as the cabinet's internal height or as a universal fit statement for every shotgun with that barrel length. Check the complete firearm and any internal shelf or compartment that reduces usable height.

Ask for usable internal height rather than relying only on external cabinet dimensions. The space inside is what determines fit.

Internal width

Width determines whether firearms can sit beside one another without crowding. A nominal gun count does not describe stock width, bolt-handle projection or the spacing of the supports.

Compare the layout with your actual collection. A row of shotguns and a row of scoped rifles do not present the same shapes, so an advertised capacity should not replace an interior-layout check.

Choose a cabinet that lets you remove each firearm without forcing it against its neighbour. This is a practical access requirement, not an extra capacity figure to add to the specification.

Internal depth

Depth is a separate measurement from gun count. Scopes, mounts and other attached equipment occupy space between the firearm and the closed door.

Check both the main interior and any intrusion from the door or locking mechanism. A firearm that fits while the cabinet is open still needs clearance when the door closes.

The Cogswell & Harrison cabinet is named Extra Deep and its description mentions scoped rifles. Confirm the actual usable depth rather than treating the name as a measurement.

Door clearance

Door clearance determines whether you can use the cabinet in its intended location. The cabinet body fitting into a recess is only part of the test.

Check the door's opening path, the access needed to reach the locks and the space required to remove a firearm. Under-stairs and cupboard locations need this check before you commit to a cabinet.

Cogswell & Harrison: assess the stated features

Best for: buyers checking a cabinet explicitly described for scoped rifles and shotguns. The Cogswell & Harrison 4 Gun Extra Deep Cabinet lists up to four guns, suitability for 32-inch shotguns, predrilled fixing holes, included fixing bolts and two key locks.

Those details make the initial comparison practical. You can assess the intended firearm types, the locking arrangement and the mounting preparation without relying solely on the capacity label.

The constraint is equally clear: the description's suitability statement does not establish clearance for your particular scope, stock or assembled firearm. Nor does the inclusion of fixing bolts prove that those fixings suit the wall or floor you intend to use.

Before choosing Cogswell & Harrison, confirm:

• Usable internal height, width and depth.
• Clearance around your scoped rifles and shotgun stocks.
• Whether the support layout suits the firearms you intend to store.
• Whether the specified installation method suits the proposed location.
• How you will control access to both keys and spare keys.

Verdict: Hold until fit and installation checks are complete. The stated features support a shortlist; they do not remove the need to verify the cabinet against your requirements.

Griffon GLST 470 K: assess the capacity label

Best for: buyers starting with a five-gun capacity requirement. The Griffon GLST 470 K product-page label identifies it as a five-gun safe, placing it above the four-gun Cogswell & Harrison cabinet on nominal capacity.

That extra labelled position is the supported distinction in this comparison. Do not turn it into a claim about better security, greater internal depth or better suitability for scoped rifles.

For your 2026 shortlist, read the model-specific details and check the interior layout. The relevant question is whether the Griffon GLST 470 K accommodates your firearms with usable access, not whether its label exceeds another cabinet's count.

Ask for the dimensions, locking specification, mounting instructions and any documented security standard relevant to your requirements. Keep those checks separate: a capacity label cannot establish any of them.

Verdict: Hold until the model's specifications and your firearm measurements agree. Choose it for verified fit and suitable security, not for the five-gun label alone.

Compare current pricing on an equivalent basis

For gun safe sizes and prices Ireland comparisons in 2026, check current pricing for the exact cabinet and configuration you are considering. Compare the complete purchase and installation scope rather than treating capacity as a measure of value.

A cabinet comparison should identify what is included and what you still need to arrange. The Cogswell & Harrison description explicitly includes fixing bolts; check the corresponding installation information for any other cabinet rather than assuming the same package.

Use the same questions for each quotation or product page:

• Which exact model and locking arrangement does the listing cover?
• What fixing equipment is included?
• What installation work does the proposed location require?
• What delivery and handling arrangements apply to that cabinet?
• What documentation supports any security claim?

Do not assume that the larger capacity label makes a cabinet better value. A cabinet that fails your fit or installation checks is the wrong purchase regardless of its position in a capacity ranking.

Compare cabinets only after they pass the same fit and security checks. That keeps the final decision tied to a usable storage solution rather than an incomplete specification.

Check the installation before ordering

Choose the proposed location before finalising the cabinet. Check the available space, door opening, delivery route and the structure intended to receive the fixings.

Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions and obtain competent installation advice where needed. Included bolts are not evidence that every wall or floor is suitable, and a cabinet's size does not establish that the installation meets your security requirements.

For Irish firearms storage in 2026, confirm the requirements applying to your firearms and premises with An Garda Síochána. Check any insurer's conditions separately; neither a retailer's capacity label nor a general buying guide establishes approval for your circumstances.

Keep the cabinet documentation and installation information together. That gives you a clear record of the model, its stated features and how it was fitted, without relying on memory or a product label alone.

Build a shortlist you can actually use

Start with the firearms you own, not a hypothetical maximum collection. Record their overall dimensions and the equipment you intend to leave attached during storage.

Then test each cabinet against the same sequence: security requirements, usable internal space, access and installation. Only cabinets that pass those checks belong in your final comparison.

Allow for future needs through a verified layout, not an arbitrary extra gun count. If you plan to add another scoped rifle, check the space that configuration needs rather than assuming an unused support position guarantees room.

Wildhunter Gunroom provides the cabinet listings used here, but the purchase decision rests on matching a specific cabinet to your collection and premises. A verified fit is more useful than a higher advertised capacity.

FAQ

One last thing

The most revealing fit check happens with the door closed. Internal supports can accept a firearm while its scope or other attached equipment still occupies the door's closing space.

Before ordering, confirm closed-door clearance as well as the cabinet's overall internal dimensions. Choose the cabinet that stores your actual firearms properly, not the label with the largest number.

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