Anyone using gun socks?

[PiratePast40]

I see silicone gun socks advertised on Midway, Cabelas, and other sites and wondering if people are using them and how they like them. Seems like a good way to protect them from dings and scratches from handling.

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[IronMonster]

I have been using them for 20+ years. I keep using them so I guess that's as good as indication of what I think as any

 

[Joe13]

I haven't invested to put them on my rifles as I still have enough soft cases and not too many guns to keep in the safe but I like them.

The one I did buy holds my 2 piece fishing rod in an aluminum tube - keeps it from getting banged around and scratched up.

 

[etrain16]

I haven't, but was already considering one for a new gun I'll have coming soon - I don't want to get scratches on that one. Most of my current guns aren't the kind I worry about getting scratched a bit.

 

[thorborg]

I use them sporadically, only for non scoped, already charactered toys.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I have used them for years of my muzzleloaders that are too large to fit in the safe. I am getting tired of safe dings though, on my other firearms. Perhaps I am overdue to buy some more.

 

[flashpan]

I started using socks about a year agao because the safes seem to get too full of long guns. It does prevent rubbing and dings, keeps them clearner and I also put barracade on the guns before I slip on the sock. I attach a label on the ends so I know whats inside.
Sometime you can find them for $5ea if you're patient.

 

[KeepnitReel]

Use them on everything. Even pistols. The best thing is no handling marks when moving stuff around.

 

[PiratePast40]

Had no idea that so many people were using them. Guess it's time to get a few.

 

[PiratePast40]

One of the things I noticed were some finger smudge marks on the barrel of my lever action Winchester. After reading the answers you guys were giving, decided to check out Barricade by Birchwood Casey. Between the socks and Barricade, sounds like just what the doctor ordered!

 

[Joe13]

One of the things I noticed were some finger smudge marks on the barrel of my lever action Winchester. After reading the answers you guys were giving, decided to check out Barricade by Birchwood Casey. Between the socks and Barricade, sounds like just what the doctor ordered!

I do my best to not touch em without a cloth after I clean them - nothing worse the finger grease on a gun that will be sitting for a while

 

[ZigZagZeke]

I use them on all of my long guns in my safe. Prevents rubbing and handling dings and scratches.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Ditto with Ogre! I need to get some because I'm tired of safe wear! Start with enough to cover every other rifle in the safe!

 

[Capn Jack]

I've been curious, but never really looked into them. Will they fit over a scoped AR?

 

[IronMonster]

I've been curious, but never really looked into them. Will they fit over a scoped AR?

There are special ones available for AR type weapons. A little more money but worth it. The standard ones don't fit worth a damn

 

[Brutus57]

I know some museums use them on antique rifles worth several thousand per....a pain to put off and on using white cotton gloves but leaves no oily fingerprints. They are pretty affordable. My long personal long arms live in hard or soft cases.

Brutus out

 

[PiratePast40]

^^^ That just got me thinking about storing guns that were touching foam or cloth. I'd be worried about moisture and contact points. Had a really bad experience about 25 years ago with a damp security six sitting in a gun rug for a week. Not a pretty sight!

 

[Kruel J]

I use them to keep safe rash down to a minimum. Nothing worse than having a few rifles marring each other up.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I use 'em to transport my antique guns back and forth for a show.
Helps keep travel wear and tear down.
Andy

 

[etrain16]

I've been curious, but never really looked into them. Will they fit over a scoped AR?

Amazon $11.00 - folks say it fits a scoped AR very well:

http://smile.amazon.com/Allen-Compa...=UTF8&qid=1460421678&sr=1-4&keywords=gun+sock