Protective liner opinions, please.

SleazyRider · 09-09-2009, 07:32 AM

I'd appreciate any opinions on the felt protector sleeves being sold on Ebay. The sleeve is apparently designed to line the holster, allowing storage of the gun inside the holster without causing damage.

Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/LUGER-HOLSTER-PR...d=p3286.c0.m14

alanint · 09-09-2009, 08:35 AM

My humble opinion is to store the pistols and holsters separately. There are excellent, cheap gun rugs, which better serve to protect the weapon.
In addition, if you are constantly inserting and removing a pistol from an original holster every time you wish to examine it, this is needless wear and tear on the holster.

Edward Tinker · 09-09-2009, 09:02 AM

I like "bore stores" they are breathable, but silicone impregnated "socks" for a gun (they come in all sizes).

I generally keep the pistol in them and the holster in a drawer.

Ed

SleazyRider · 09-09-2009, 04:20 PM

Yup, just as I thought. Somehow I knew the thought of leaving the gun inside the holster---even with a protective sleeve---was too good to be true.

Thanks, guys!

Edward Tinker · 09-09-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleazyRider

Yup, just as I thought. Somehow I knew the thought of leaving the gun inside the holster---even with a protective sleeve---was too good to be true.

Thanks, guys!

doesn't mean I don't do it sometimes, but as said above, NOT best practice

RWS · 09-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks for your post SleazyRider I was loooking for something like this!!! I'm not good at seewing!!

Ron Smith · 09-09-2009, 05:04 PM

Those felt liners are moisture traps, unless they are silicone impregnated, you're begging for a rusted Luger.

I've seen lots of guns over the years that were stored in rifle cases, pistol cases,holsters and old socks, etc. that were completely ruined. In a lot of instances, they had to be soaked in oil to peel them loose.

RWS · 09-11-2009, 06:40 PM

Ron, it depends on location, my byf41 is as new after almost 70 years of storage in its original holster. Why? It's not the same humidity in Florida than on Arkansas. This felt liner is just good to avoid friction with the holster.

09-09-2009, 07:32 AM	#1
SleazyRider User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 25 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Protective liner opinions, please. I'd appreciate any opinions on the felt protector sleeves being sold on Ebay. The sleeve is apparently designed to line the holster, allowing storage of the gun inside the holster without causing damage. Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/LUGER-HOLSTER-PR...d=p3286.c0.m14

09-09-2009, 09:02 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	I like "bore stores" they are breathable, but silicone impregnated "socks" for a gun (they come in all sizes). I generally keep the pistol in them and the holster in a drawer. 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

09-09-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Those felt liners are moisture traps, unless they are silicone impregnated, you're begging for a rusted Luger. I've seen lots of guns over the years that were stored in rifle cases, pistol cases,holsters and old socks, etc. that were completely ruined. In a lot of instances, they had to be soaked in oil to peel them loose. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-09-2009, 08:35 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	My humble opinion is to store the pistols and holsters separately. There are excellent, cheap gun rugs, which better serve to protect the weapon. In addition, if you are constantly inserting and removing a pistol from an original holster every time you wish to examine it, this is needless wear and tear on the holster.

09-09-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
SleazyRider User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 25 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yup, just as I thought. Somehow I knew the thought of leaving the gun inside the holster---even with a protective sleeve---was too good to be true. Thanks, guys!

09-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
RWS User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for your post SleazyRider I was loooking for something like this!!! I'm not good at seewing!!

09-11-2009, 06:40 PM	#8
RWS User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ron, it depends on location, my byf41 is as new after almost 70 years of storage in its original holster. Why? It's not the same humidity in Florida than on Arkansas. This felt liner is just good to avoid friction with the holster.