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12-13-2012, 10:50 PM | #1 |
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Luger storage
I have a '36 luger in very ood condition with the correct 36 holster. My question is is it ok to store the pistol in the holster? I was told this was a no no.
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12-13-2012, 10:53 PM | #2 |
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Guns should never be stored in a holster.. the ones made from man-made-materials can hold in moisture and the leather ones are full of the tanning chemicals.. both will do a lot more damage over time then just leaving the gun in a rug or case.
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12-14-2012, 01:17 AM | #3 |
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Best not to store in holster.
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I'm in a VERY tiny minority here, but I wipe my Lugers off with a slightly oily cloth and store them in the holster. I probably only see them once in several years, and no problems. In my situation separating the gun from the correct holster would be a storage space and logistics issue.
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+1 on the borestores, I use them for all my firearms.
You can get then at Midway also.
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12-14-2012, 01:26 PM | #7 |
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I also store in holster. I lightly oil and wrap in a plastic sarand wrap type product. Helps preserve the shape of holster and protects the pistol as the holster is designed to do.
I check occasionally and re oil. It's been working for almost 20 yrs, no problems. Mark |
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This subject has been discussed many times. I am sure it depends on how well they are oiled, Humidity, Storage area etc. I do know over the last 50 years I have seen many lugers that were rusted by storage in a holster. The last one was a beautiful luger carbine in its case. Very badly freckled. The owner said it was fine when he stored it. To me the best rule is do not store in a holster. What is the advantage? And maybe a real disadvantage. If you have done it this way since ww1 then it obviously works for you. To new collectors Don't. Bill
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I store a few in their holsters, but check them often. Never have had any problems. But the humidity is controlled.
By the same token - every few years I may oil them. Again no problems. Many pistols I have stored in Sackups - which are like socks. Takes less storage space. And for pistols, one size sort of fits all pistols. Sackups are Silicone treated to prevent rust and to wick moisture away from your firearm. They are also available for rifles, shotguns, knives, golf clubs, etc. http://sackups.com/ In essence they are the same as the borestores products.
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I also believe in using the silicone impregnated socks or bore stores.
They do help repel humidity and moisture. More significantly, they have been shown to protect the finish of firearms during disasters (fires, etc...). The acids used to tan leather plus moisture may be the culprit when storage in a holster leads to corrosion. Marc
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Mine gets lightly lubricated, wiped clean of all fingerprints and stored in a Crown Royal bag. Been doing it that way since I acquired it in 1961 or 1962. Pictures of it on Franks master list shows no metal deterioration whay so ever.
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