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December 7, 2020
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So, in the revolversmithing class, the instructor advised DO NOT STORE ANY GUNS in foam or fabric as to the eventual corrosion due to moisture retention. Almost all my DWs are in cases that have fabric/foam.
If this is indeed the case, then I need to start putting coats of Renaissaince Wax on all of them? Or, do I buy a gross of gun socks? And if I put them in gun socks, is it okay to put the back in the factory foam cases?
Opinions? Thoughts?
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July 12, 2020
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I put all mine in these then back in the case.
https://www.zerustproducts.com/products/firearms-ammo-weapons/vci-gun-storage-bags/
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December 7, 2020
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605Dart said
I put all mine in these then back in the case.https://www.zerustproducts.com/products/firearms-ammo-weapons/vci-gun-storage-bags/
Recommend sizes for Small and Large Frame that fits inside the factory pac? Should wood grips be removed?
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February 24, 2013
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July 12, 2020
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https://www.zerustproducts.com/products/electronics-tools-parts/multipurpose-vci-poly-bag/
For larger
https://www.zerustproducts.com/products/electronics-tools-parts/multipurpose-vci-poly-bag/
For smaller
There are some for rifles also.
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March 25, 2013
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Carnuba wax is as good or better than Renaissance wax, IMHO. Anything made for automobiles is better than that sold for guns. Heat, moisture, sun, friction is magnitudes higher for cars. Dextron ATF and Mobile 30 wt oil is better than Rem oil, etc. After Flitz on the outside and Dextron on the inside I dry the oil off the outside and wax the guns.
Silicon coated gun sock is great, and the corrosion resistant paper first is even better. Then put it in the case.
Folks in the hot humid south keep the AC on 24//7 unless it is winter. Then the heat is on. Either way, never keep the doors or windows open for long. Without AC/heat, steel will rust very quickly in the south, especially Florida. Folks up north like to open windows and use screen doors in the spring and fall. If you do that you should use a dehumidifier. Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, etc have the least worries. I love buying guns from Arizona. When I ran out of space I stopped polishing and waxing. Now I have about a years worth of polishing to do.
February 21, 2011
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There are essentially 2 kinds of foam.
Open cell: The soft squishy stuff. Feels (& acts like) a wash sponge.
Closed cell: the firmer not so gushy stuff ( like in sleeping pads or yoga mats.)
NEVER EVER even for a short time (like overnight or coming back from the range) store them in the open cell its a moisture trap of the worst kind.
Any GOOD gun wrap or case will have closed cell, if it doesn't refuse it.
Personally I use old, worn out T-shirts, cut to size & liberally oiled as a wrap.
Its worked on everything from B/P revolvers to rifles, S/S & Damascus knives to guns without worry.
Matthew Quigley on handguns:
“I said I never had much use for one. Never said
I didn't know how to use it.”
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July 12, 2020
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Oh, I leave my wood grips on, no problems. My ivories I baby oil then cover in a regular plastic bag inside the Zerust bag. No problems but just
precautionary as I don't want any unforeseen problem.
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February 24, 2013
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mister callan said
There are essentially 2 kinds of foam.Open cell: The soft squishy stuff. Feels (& acts like) a wash sponge.
Closed cell: the firmer not so gushy stuff ( like in sleeping pads or yoga mats.)
NEVER EVER even for a short time (like overnight or coming back from the range) store them in the open cell its a moisture trap of the worst kind.
Any GOOD gun wrap or case will have closed cell, if it doesn't refuse it.
Personally I use old, worn out T-shirts, cut to size & liberally oiled as a wrap.
Its worked on everything from B/P revolvers to rifles, S/S & Damascus knives to guns without worry.
Lots of great advice in here, but I really like this!
August 29, 2009
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Everyone is going to have their own ideas. As Ole Dog said, if you are in a humid climate, keep the windows closed and control it with heat or A/C. Here's a quick and simple method to protect the guns in the cases.....double over a piece of wax paper, spray the gun with a light coat of silicone, and wrap the gun. Done.
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