Posted: 11/29/2010 8:22:46 AM EDT
| If I store mine in the orginal case(s) in my safe are they prone to rusting from the foam case incert?. The pistol and revolvers in question are stainless... |
| I've heard that the foam holds moisture, but I have yet to see a problem. I've store a couple of hand guns in their case for years and not seen rust. My safe is indoors though where its nice and air conditioned. It may be a different story if yours out in the garage and you live in a humid southern climate... |
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Just found an answer to my own question:
There is a saying that goes, “If it’s time to bury your guns, then its time to dig them up.” Some say that if you hide your gun off-site, it becomes useless. Either way, if you plan to store your gun for the long-term, you need to make sure you have pre-treated it properly and prepared your storage area properly to prevent rust from ruining your weapon. Whether you’re choosing to store your hunting rifle at home until the next season, storing a gun collection or preparing for the future, preparing the weapons beforehand is done the same way. Gun Storage Containers First, you must make sure you have the proper storage container. Do not use the original cardboard box of your gun or any cardboard box. Further, do not use foam or sheep skinned-lined cases. Cardboard, sheep skin and foam all attract moisture. A silicon-treated gun sock, gun storage bags, or any gun safe is your best bet if you are keeping your gun at home. You can also wrap your gun in kitchen wax paper instead of a bag or a sock. If you choose this method, make sure no parts are sticking out, wrap it mummy-style and secure with masking tape. If you are going to be using a gun safe, store your long guns barrel down so that no oil can seep into the stock or other parts of the gun. Hoppe’s “Guide to Gun Care” says that any moisture will start the rusting process within 24 hours. Moisture can also cause your stock to crack. Put desiccant in your safe or in any bag you put your weapon in to prevent moisture build-up. Preparing For Storage Break down your gun as much as you can. Keep the gun decocked to relieve tension on springs and other parts, or remove hammer springs, firing pin springs and recoil springs. Remove all fingerprints from your gun using Outer’s silicone gun and reel cloth or a cloth with Break-Free CLP. Copper, lead, plastic and carbon will all attract moisture, so completely clean your gun, preferably with products that are ammonia-free, such as Hoppe’s Elite Gun Cleaner and Copper Terminator. Thoroughly clean out the bore of your gun and then apply a thin layer of lubrication, such as Break-Free CLP. Also apply a light coat of lubrication to other exterior metal surfaces. Birchwood Casey’s Barricade rust prevention contains metal preservatives that will leave a transparent coating to seal the surface with a protective film. Note that greases and other petroleum-based products will ruin plastic and synthetic stocks and rubber pistol grips, so apply lubrication and oils only to the metal parts of the gun. Wood stocks need special attention. You will need to treat your wood stock with wax to prevent swelling and cracking. Birchwood Casey’s gun stock wax is safe to use on wood, metal and leather. Do not forget to wax inside the stock. Remove as much of the metal parts as you can, such as the receiver and barrel. Wax the wood under the metal and then reassemble the gun before storing. Check your stored gun periodically, especially if you live in a humid area and re-oil if necessary. |
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Check out these firearm storage bags by ZCORR Products. Pretty cool.
"ZCORR Products™ utilize VpCI chemistry & barrier packaging materials to provide fail-safe, long-term protection. Our design concepts have been tested & approved by the U.S. Military for the M-16A2 rifle storage & preservation bag. * 100% Corrosion Protection For 5+ Years * Heavy Duty, Industrial Grade Velcro™ Closure * Will Not Damage Optics or ANY Non-Metal Parts * Preserved Firearms Require ZERO Maintenance * Tested and Approved by USAMC LOGSA PSCC". Link: http://www.zcorrproducts.com/collections/17-firearm-storage-bags |
| How big is your safe? Are you storing them out of sight because you don't use them or just want a place to put them? You can get something you hang on the inside of the door which will have pouches for handguns or you can look at small gun racks that go across a shelf inside the safe which allow them to be held side by side. Get a dri-rod on top of that and your GTG. Saves a lot of space when the handguns are stored outside of the cases and there is no reason to worry about rust. |
| I've seen lots of pistols stored in original plastic foam lined cases without corrosion. Most probably sit around after being made in these cases anyways till they sell, so that should say something. If you worried about it, you could always get some silica gel packets and stuff them under the foam linings, or just plop a big silica gel bag right next to the gun in the box. |