Gun Storage

GunCat · 01-05-2007, 01:59 PM

Does anyone have experience with silicone impregnated cloths like "Bore Stores" ( http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...aspx?p=1850&s= )

I was thinking it might be good to store my Luger in it to prevent rust, but I'm a bit worried. I seem to remember other people using things like this and the silicon attracted moisture to the gun, or somehow caused corrosion, instead of keeping rust away.

Does anyone here store guns in stuff like the above?

Edward Tinker · 01-05-2007, 02:08 PM

I store almost all my pistols in bore stores and have for years. Never heard anything bad about them.

Silicon would not attract moisture, the cloth they use possibly could, but I would not use them if I'd ever heard bad things about them...

policeluger · 01-05-2007, 03:14 PM

Do not use such a cloth, wrapping a gun in it, while storing the gun inside a holster, whatever the chemical reaction is, it can cause surface damage....

stefanosg · 01-05-2007, 04:25 PM

I keep mine in Bore Stores as well. I've heard nothing but good about them

Hugh · 01-06-2007, 01:43 AM

I store mine in the small USED priority mail boxes, turned inside out. (The boxes not the guns)

shadow · 01-06-2007, 02:20 AM

IÃ¢??ve been wiping my guns with a silicone impregnated rag for years and have not had any rust so far.

Chris

Doug G. · 01-06-2007, 12:06 PM

I store mine in racks in a humidity controled safe. Never had a rust problem in over10 years.

Curly1 · 01-06-2007, 12:35 PM

I use bore stores for hand and long guns

davidkachel · 01-17-2007, 12:24 PM

OK, I'll bite: What's a bore store?
I just make sure all my guns have a heavy coating of oil, inside and out and review them periodically.

Edward Tinker · 01-17-2007, 01:10 PM

http://www.pistoleer.com/borestores/

Silicon impregented, they also protect the pistol (when I drop them or bang them together when carrying them).

My ideal, which I have not done yet, is to buy the boxes that stack and I can mark the end, then leave them inside with the bore store.

I take my guns out frequently from the gunsafe, as I am conducting research a lot the last 2 years

Ed

efmartin · 01-19-2007, 11:43 AM

DOUG. G,
WOW.......Nice picture, are you looking to adopt...............?
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Doug G. · 01-19-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by efmartin
DOUG. G,
WOW.......Nice picture, are you looking to adopt...............?
gene martin (efm)

I get that alot! Now if you were a 22 year old hot French maid, wellll maybe?

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01-05-2007, 01:59 PM	#1
GunCat User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gun Storage Does anyone have experience with silicone impregnated cloths like "Bore Stores" ( http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...aspx?p=1850&s= ) I was thinking it might be good to store my Luger in it to prevent rust, but I'm a bit worried. I seem to remember other people using things like this and the silicon attracted moisture to the gun, or somehow caused corrosion, instead of keeping rust away. Does anyone here store guns in stuff like the above? __________________ P.08 Luger (Mauser, 1940) Others: Beretta 92FS, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Mauser M48, Beretta 3032

01-05-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,920 Thanks: 2,000 Thanked 4,511 Times in 2,083 Posts	I store almost all my pistols in bore stores and have for years. Never heard anything bad about them. Silicon would not attract moisture, the cloth they use possibly could, but I would not use them if I'd ever heard bad things about them... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-05-2007, 04:25 PM	#4
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	I keep mine in Bore Stores as well. I've heard nothing but good about them __________________ "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."

01-06-2007, 01:43 AM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I store mine in the small USED priority mail boxes, turned inside out. (The boxes not the guns) __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-05-2007, 03:14 PM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Do not use such a cloth, wrapping a gun in it, while storing the gun inside a holster, whatever the chemical reaction is, it can cause surface damage....

01-06-2007, 02:20 AM	#6
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	IÃ¢??ve been wiping my guns with a silicone impregnated rag for years and have not had any rust so far. Chris __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington

01-06-2007, 12:06 PM	#7
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	I store mine in racks in a humidity controled safe. Never had a rust problem in over10 years. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

01-06-2007, 12:35 PM	#8
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 115 Thanked 704 Times in 366 Posts	I use bore stores for hand and long guns __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

01-17-2007, 12:24 PM	#9
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	OK, I'll bite: What's a bore store? I just make sure all my guns have a heavy coating of oil, inside and out and review them periodically. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

01-17-2007, 01:10 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,920 Thanks: 2,000 Thanked 4,511 Times in 2,083 Posts	http://www.pistoleer.com/borestores/ Silicon impregented, they also protect the pistol (when I drop them or bang them together when carrying them). My ideal, which I have not done yet, is to buy the boxes that stack and I can mark the end, then leave them inside with the bore store. I take my guns out frequently from the gunsafe, as I am conducting research a lot the last 2 years Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-19-2007, 11:43 AM	#11
efmartin User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south georgia Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DOUG. G, WOW.......Nice picture, are you looking to adopt...............? gene martin (efm)