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Unread 09-26-2010, 12:05 PM   #1
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A former client and obsessive gun collector keeps each of His lugers and other pistols in a white cotten sock in his sock drawer with his regular socks. He had been broken in years ago and the sock and underwear drawers were never touched! Imagine that!
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Unread 09-26-2010, 12:19 PM   #2
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I'm generally opposed to storing blued guns in untreated cotton. They tend to draw moisture to the metal and encourage surface rust. Climate plays a huge role, naturally. Those in Nevada and Arizona will have have different results, I'm sure.

But I like the way they're hidden however. My Dad used to hide his handguns in the bottom of the laundry basket. It didn't stop my brother from finding it though.
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I keep mine in Crown Royal bags. Seriously, i do. A few I"ve emptied myself. Most came from a friend who owned a bar. Bet I've got 250-300 of those little bags.

And I work for a bank, so the crown royal bag, the holster and the spare mag for each pistol gets put in a washed linen coin bag. I get them from the guy who rolls change for our tellers. We have different sizes for each type of coin and they are great for small pistols through 45's. Plus, a gun safe full of crown royal and cash bags make a really funny first impression when I open the safe door.
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They were like a child favorite stash, even if it held just a few pennies or your matchbook cars or green plastic small solgiers. Blue felt with a golden noose. Thanks for that memory!
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I'm not all that convinced about hiding in sock/underwear drawers...

When I was going through my first divorce, I needed to get all the substantiating paperwork I could for my lawyer...and I found it in my [ex] wifes underwear drawer...

...If I could figure it out, I'm sure a common thief could...
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Haveing done divorses for close to 25 years You learn that nothing is beyond any exwifes maternal survival commitment to to find both actual of imagenary most beloved belonging, A the law in Florida as most states half of you favorite goes By By! My Law Professor at Villanova reminded us that why the Good Lord gave man 2 cajonies as at least one would go to the wife in settlement!
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Once again, I must again ask for understanding and forgiveness.

I had a friend (lady type) that I gave a sort of a long distance helper to. She kept it in her sock drawer. The german short haired pointer would set there for hours, listening until the batteries went flat. Oh my, another life. However sock drawers do provide a safe repository.
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Once again, I must again ask for understanding and forgiveness.

I had a friend (lady type) that I gave a sort of a long distance helper to. She kept it in her sock drawer. The german short haired pointer would set there for hours, listening until the batteries went flat. Oh my, another life. However sock drawers do provide a safe repository.
Tom Armstrong spoke eloquently on this subject when I once brought up the subject of armadillos: he related the story of a woman he knew years ago in Texas who had an armadillo. She called it her "boy friend-in-a-box".
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Tom Armstrong spoke eloquently on this subject when I once brought up the subject of armadillos: he related the story of a woman he knew years ago in Texas who had an armadillo. She called it her "boy friend-in-a-box".
THAT IS DISGUSTING!!!

How the hell did we go from storing guns in socks, to vibrating Armadillo's???
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THAT IS DISGUSTING!!!

How the hell did we go from storing guns in socks, to vibrating Armadillo's???
It all started with talking about socks. then it moved to sock drawers, then to ex wives, then mechanical female stimulation. Well I thought back on my old army unit, the 35th armor: or unit crest bore the image of an armadillo. I was getting kind'a bored with the sock talk anyway so I thought I would bring up Tom's wonderful story.

His funeral is next week so I am waxing nostalgic. If he were still with us he would have jumped in himself.
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Those are referred to as a BOB (Battery Operated Boyfriend)... never met a woman who didn't have at least a few...
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Question Gun Rugs

Any problem with keeping them in the "nylon" (polyester?) gun rugs? I leave one end open. They seem immune to moisture.
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Sounds good probobly retains less moisture than cotton.
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Do armadillos attract moisture?
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Nothing but big rats in armor! And what are they doing in your sock drawer?
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How about cotton or silk??
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You have just experienced a "vince-a- dent". I take responsiblity for putting something else in the sock drawer.
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I just discovered these things, but can't get a picture to copy:

Bore Store


Protect your valuable firearms against rust, dirt and scratches. Made from a special fabric that will not retain moisture and has been treated with silicone plus a specially formulated rust inhibitor. The thick pile interior protects against nicks or scratches. Bore Stores offer worry-free, long-term storage without heavy oils or grease.

Technical Information: Bore Store Gun Case

Material:
Double sided fabric (exterior is open weave for air circulation; interior is a thick pile fabric to protect a gun's finish)


Treated with pure food grade silicone and a rust inhibitor to permit maintenance-free storage of guns
Features a "Hook & Loop" flap cover
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