m98evolution Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 How does everyone store their guns to prevent rust? I have been considering using the Kleen-Bore long gun anti-corrosion bag and then storing the shotgun in the case. Does anyone else do this? Any other suggestions? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I don't store guns in cases. I apply a light coat of CLP and place them in a humidity controlled space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 CLP on the steel parts. Reapply CLP every few months. Stored leaning against the side of my closet, where it is cool and ... well, I don't know if it's dry in there, but it doesn't rust so whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DMAN Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I have one of these in my safe: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=623716 There are also smaller units that you can put into a case: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=799452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm65ccip Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I think storing in cases can get you into trouble quickly. I have seen guns packed in cases with silicone gun socks rust like crazy. I think this is because if you lock your gun in a case without any moisture control you are taking whatever moisture was around and keeping it close to your gun, obviously not a great idea. If you must store your gun in a case I would recommend a light coat of oil on everything and keeping the lid slightly open so the air can circulate. This is basically Duggan's closet approach, it works because the air humidity in residences is usually low (winter about 15-25% and in the summer the AC can take care of a good amount of moisture) and some circulation keeps any moisture from concentrating on your gun. However I do think a better way (especially if there are curious kids around) is to lightly oil it and put it in a safe with your favorite moisture control so that the humidity in the safe stays low (Tucker's approach). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 CLP on the steel parts. Reapply CLP every few months. Stored leaning against the side of my closet, where it is cool and ... well, I don't know if it's dry in there, but it doesn't rust so whatever. Closet,,closet,,your still in the closet,,get out of there,,,all that knowledge and your still in the closet,,get a room and a good safe,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Closet,,closet,,your still in the closet,,get out of there,,,all that knowledge and your still in the closet,,get a room and a good safe,,, Har har har, simmer down old man. I'll get a good safe when I get a good place ... right now it's not realistic or really a priority. I'd love to have one, but it would be nearly impossible to move one to my current room, and the probability of a robbery occurring here, them getting through all the other people, then into my room and finding my guns ... is pretty slim. In other words, I can't afford the one I want and it won't fit into my current room, so shut up and leave me alone with my weak excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler050 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 never in a case i learned the hard way me mossberg 500 in for 3 weeks all rust luckily i was already going to buy a new gun and it was ollllllllllllddddddddddddddddd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunNoob Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) I say that, with a light coat of quality oil (I use Weapon Shield) and "stored" within a climate controlled environment, you shouldnt have too many issues. Now, if stored within any enclosed area (safe), Id recommend using a de-humidifier of some type or a dessicant(s). For all of my safe stored weapons I use dessicants. For my shotty, which is stored sans safe, I simply keep a light coat of WS applied to any "critical" areas. Either way, its best to check the weapon every month or so (at least), just to keep tabs on any possible problem areas. If stored for long periods of time (ie. many, many months or even years), might I suggest using a VCI bag. Here is the link for what I have been using: http://www.zcorrproducts.com/index.htm I have kept a revolver (without any oil applied) inside one of these VCI bags for about a year now and have seen absolutely no evidence of oxidation. Edited February 13, 2009 by shotgunNoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyWoodward Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Duggan is waiting for his guns to get lifted like mine did in a burglary. If only I could have caught the 4 17, 18, and 19 year olds in the act as they carried my guns away, I was carrying a .357 Mag S&W with 100 grain powerball and would have been happy to help them meet their maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBenelli Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 never in a case i learned the hard way me mossberg 500 in for 3 weeks all rust luckily i was already going to buy a new gun and it was ollllllllllllddddddddddddddddd Waterfowler, Kinda stinks it happened, but thank goodness it was only a $300 mossberg & not a $1K Benelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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