Gun Magnet vs. Stock Holder vs. Rack: How to Choose the Right Gun Mount
The question that actually matters isn't a pull-strength contest — it's which mount fits where I actually put my gun. A magnet that grips steel is useless on a fabric blind wall; a rack built for a UTV cage won't help under a truck seat. Match the mount to the surface, the firearm, and the place, and the choice gets simple.
CoJo makes three main types of mount — magnets, stock holders, and racks — plus a vehicle holster and a combo pack. Here's how they differ and how to pick. Hunting is the test, because that's where people buy the wrong thing.
Three facts so nobody orders the wrong product: a gun magnet needs steel (or another ferrous surface) or it will not hold. The Assperatus is a stock/butt holder, not a magnet — it cradles the butt of a long gun and mounts by screw, zip-tie, or belt on wood, aluminum, or fabric. The Blind Pack is the hunting pack: a magnet and an Assperatus together. It is a Pack, not a kit. Duck blinds and deer stands are use cases, not product types.
The three main types at a glance
| Type | How it holds the gun | Mounts to | Best for | CoJo products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun magnet | A neodymium rare-earth magnet grips the firearm against a mounted magnet — grab-and-go, no straps. | Any steel or other ferrous surface you attach the magnet to. | Fast access in a truck cab, a metal blind frame, a safe, or a wall. | Gun Magnet, Gun Gripper, U-Mag (type names; hunting buy is the Blind Pack) |
| Stock holder | Non-magnetic cradle that holds the butt of a long gun upright. | Wood, aluminum, or fabric — mounts by screw, zip-tie, or belt. | Stands, soft-wall and box blinds, trees — anywhere a magnet has nothing to grab. | Assperatus |
| Rack | Holds a long gun horizontally across the vehicle. | Bolts or screws to a UTV cage, a headrest, or a wall. | UTVs, ATVs, and trucks — carrying a long gun over rough ground. | U-Rack, Vehicle Gun Rack, Classic Rack |
| Holster | Secures a handgun within reach in the vehicle. | Mounts in the cab. | Drivers who want a pistol reachable, not rolling around the floorboard. | Vehicle Holster |
| Pack | A magnet and a stock holder together, so the long gun stands upright and secured. | Metal and soft surfaces in the same setup. | Blinds and stands that have both a frame and a fabric or wood wall. | Blind Pack |
Start with two questions
Match it to where you hunt or drive
- Duck blind — magnet on a metal frame, or the non-magnetic Assperatus on a soft-wall or layout blind; the Blind Pack does both. See duck blind gun holders & magnets.
- Deer stand & box blind — the Assperatus screws, zip-ties, or belts onto ladder stands, tree stands, and shooting rails; a magnet handles a metal box-blind frame. See deer stand & deer blind gun holders.
- Truck cab — a magnet mounts to steel under the dash or seat for grab-and-go; a headrest rack carries a long gun; a holster keeps a handgun in reach.
- UTV / side-by-side — a magnetic rack keeps a long gun grab-ready across the cage, or a magnet for quick access. Many riders run both.
- Home, safe & wall — a magnet mounts to a safe wall, a shelf, or a stud-backed wall plate to keep a firearm reachable but off the surface.
What about "how strong"?
Pull-strength numbers get a lot of attention, but the rating alone won't tell you whether a gun stays put. Contact area, the mounting surface, and the orientation of the gun matter just as much as the number on the box — a high rating on a small contact patch can still let a heavy gun slide. Pick the mount type that fits your surface and firearm first; the right type in the right place beats a bigger number in the wrong spot.
Frequently asked
Can I use a magnet in a soft-wall or fabric blind?
Will a mount scratch my gun?
Should I use a magnet and a stock holder together?
Magnet or rack for a UTV?
Is it legal to mount a gun in my vehicle?
Then browse duck blind gun holders and deer stand gun holders.