Do you store your guns in their cases or a safe box or...?

[Stomper]

That type of foam used in the cases, that you've shown in your pictures, will start to break down over time. Usually will start to flake apart. But, if you have any oils on your firearms (after cleaning you give them a light oil) the oil will seep into the foam and over time the foam will turn into a sticky gooey mess that will start to eat your metal.

*MANY Auto Mag's that were stored in their original cases with that type of foam have been pitted horribly bad. And they are made out of stainless.

I just found this picture.... zoom in and notice the pitting all over the right side....

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That's the kind of offense that can drive someone to carry out a...."Deathwish".

 

[Used To Hunt]

I've seen lots of rust on older firearms because of that storage method. Usually just on one side of the weapon.
Not a good way to treat your firearms (boys)!

Sadly I have been around lots of Micrometers and Standards that have suffered the same fate. Stay the heck away from open cell foam.

 

[nwwoodsman]

Leaving them in a case is a great way to meet fellow NWFA members, like @Velzey . Fortunately he was able to restore it to its previous glory. Better to store them oiled and in a dry safe where moisture can't sit or accumlate

 

[American123]

The holster on the hip works well as a storage device for the pistol. For anything you intend to defend your home with, leaned next to the bed works fine.

 

[Stomper]

That type of foam used in the cases, that you've shown in your pictures, will start to break down over time. Usually will start to flake apart. But, if you have any oils on your firearms (after cleaning you give them a light oil) the oil will seep into the foam and over time the foam will turn into a sticky gooey mess that will start to eat your metal.

*MANY Auto Mag's that were stored in their original cases with that type of foam have been pitted horribly bad. And they are made out of stainless.

I just found this picture.... zoom in and notice the pitting all over the right side....

View attachment 846995

That's the kind of offense that can drive someone to carry out a...."Deathwish".

Charles Bronson.... the movie "Death Wish".... he uses a .44 Automag.... get it?

 

[RVTECH]

Charles Bronson.... the movie "Death Wish".... he uses a .44 Automag.... get it?

Or more accurately a Wildey in Death wish 3.

Maybe you were thinking 'Sudden Impact' !

 

[washagonian]

The thing I would add to this conversation is that for firearms stored in lock boxes or cache containers (I have several), along with desiccant packs I also throw in a VCI strip (Vapor/Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor).

A long time ago an old-timer gave me the tip on using VCIs in conjunction with desiccants I've used them both since then, with excellent results.

There's plenty of information about VCIs on the web.

For more detail, here's a link to a generic article about VCIs and desiccants on the Zerust website (they retail VCI products).

VCI vs Desiccant. How do they Differ? | ZERUST®

Depending on the application and length of protection needed, you may get better results with VCIs vs Desiccants. Click here to learn more!

www.zerust.com

In general, I follow the protocol that most have already mentioned: no storage in cases or closed-up rugs, lots of air flow, desiccant protection that is regularly renewed/changed, etc.

 

[Hueco]

Throw some desiccant packs in with them and make sure you change them regularly.

Spend the extra dollar to get the ones that come in a metal tin and change color when saturated.

When the color changes, bake them at low temp back to dry and toss back into the safe/ammo can/whatever.

 

[elsie]

Or more accurately a Wildey in Death wish 3.

Maybe you were thinking 'Sudden Impact' !

And it's a .475 Wildey Magnum; not no wimpy .44 Automag. B-)


elsie

 

[therealhitman]

I subscribe to a three step plan...

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

 

[Dinglenutz]

Wire the safe up and get something like this.

 

[bgdawgrr]

Safes always, but I'm an original box/case hoarder.

Use this for pistol transport.

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Club-Waterproof-Accessory-Prevent/dp/B00K7M261M/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3EPIJ3K0KKTJ5&dchild=1&keywords=5+pistol+gun+case&qid=1618278421&sprefix=5+pist%2Caps%2C370&sr=8-6

 

[Knobgoblin]

Lots of folks keep their firearms loose but secured inside a well ventilated or humidity controlled safe or vault. Unloaded. Actions open. The motion detector squawkers, tear gas blasters and cameras are optional. The ammo is elsewhere.

And the robot sharks.

Don't forget them.

 

[AMT]

Charles Bronson.... the movie "Death Wish".... he uses a .44 Automag.... get it?

Wasn't it a Wildey chambered in "44 Auto Mag" (44AMP)?

 

[trevi]

I leave them in the original box/ case if I have them or if they are regularly used. For long storage, I learned a cheap trick from an old timer - buy or find cotton rags and spray gun oil on it, wipe the gun and then use the rag to wrap the gun and leave it in the case. For rifles I use gun socks if in safe or wrap them in brown wrapping/ packing paper lightly sprayed with oil. Works for me. Also, I use desiccants, too.

 

[Dungannon]

All my firearms are in a safe, except my EDC. Long guns stored in silcone impregnated socks, handguns on open shelf. And, of course, they are cleaned and wiped down before going into the safe.

 

[fstdraw]

Denny Hannel, formerly of Sublimity, a master gun collector, told me NEVER to put guns in sealed cases. Gun sox only. His learned opinion should be considered Gospel.

 

[elsie]

Wasn't it a Wildey chambered in "44 Auto Mag" (44AMP)?

Nope

elsie