Pistol Safe

pdx225 · Nov 10, 2015

So I have my regular mid sized gun safe and in it, I have a dehumidifier. Which brought me to thinking, do pistol safes need them as well? If so do you just use desiccant packs?

edslhead · Nov 11, 2015

You'll probably be fine just thowin it in there. I don't have one in the safe either

Flopsweat · Nov 11, 2015

I take the desiccant packs from any electronics or medicine bottles and chuck them in my little safe. Either it works really well or I don't need it, because I've never had any issues with rust or moisture. I do rotate them from time to time.

pdx225 · Nov 11, 2015

Flopsweat said:
I take the desiccant packs from any electronics or medicine bottles and chuck them in my little safe. Either it works really well or I don't need it, because I've never had any issues with rust or moisture. I do rotate them from time to time.

I guess it's better to be on the safe side, I like keeping my gear in tip top shape.

Flopsweat · Nov 13, 2015

pdx225 said:
I guess it's better to be on the safe side, I like keeping my gear in tip top shape.

The "safe" side?

ZA_Survivalist · Nov 14, 2015

Yes, even small pistol safes are prone to harboring moisture. Had surface rust on two mags, thankfully none on my pistol, however the two safes I had before I moved were both kept in typical areas: my closet/truck and bottom shelf of nightstand.
Its worth having a dessicant in there just in case, it doesnt take up much room.

PiratePast40 · Nov 14, 2015

Why not just take them out and shoot them once in awhile? Clean and lube them after, and you've had fun while doing routine maintenance.

RLS · Nov 14, 2015

PiratePast40 said:
Why not just take them out and shoot them once in awhile? Clean and lube them after, and you've had fun while doing routine maintenance.

Some people might have more firearms then they can shoot on a regular basis with work and other things going on in life for this to work. It would be nice to shoot them all on an outing but for some that could eat up a lot of free time.

The dehumidifier and pouches seem to get the job done.

Joe13 · Nov 14, 2015

I like the rechargeable ones you pop in the oven for 2-3 hours and it's as good as new.

Certaindeaf · Nov 14, 2015

I just tell a joke occasionally. Dry as a bone, baby!

ZA_Survivalist · Nov 14, 2015

PiratePast40 said:
Why not just take them out and shoot them once in awhile? Clean and lube them after, and you've had fun while doing routine maintenance.

Exactly, I started to oil my pistol mags, just enough to protect it after I saw signs of excess moisture. Usually I dont apply oil to pistol mags unless in storage.. Well I didnt.

My mags were static, I had no reason to inspect or take them out as they were just loaded spare mags. They spent more time in the safe than the pistol. But some guys don't get out to shoot often and may leave their full sized pistol in the safe for a little while longer than their EDC. Or at least that was my case.