Gun storage

[Lugerdoc]

I must disagree with GUNBUGS, as most natural fabrics (cotton, wool, etc) are hydroscopic and will absorb moisture from a humid climate. So recommend either dry or greased (for long term) storage in a synthedic gun rug. TH

[gunbugs]

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

I must disagree with GUNBUGS, as most natural fabrics (cotton, wool, etc) are hydroscopic and will absorb moisture from a humid climate. So recommend either dry or greased (for long term) storage in a synthedic gun rug. TH

In interior Alaska, where I'm at, humidity really isn't a problem. I can understand the concern in more humid areas in the world. Up here it is classified as a subarctic desert. My concern is a lot of synthetics will melt onto the gun during a house fire. That makes a pretty evil mess of things. But, in the end, we does what we do. As Calvin would say.

[wlyon]

All my firearms are in a vault (room) we had built with the house. The door to the room is from an old Idaho bank. I don't worry about storage and have never had a problem in 60+ years. I do put a liberal coating of good old 3 in 1 oil inside and out. I give them a good cleaning once a year. More for fun than functional. I never store in holsters or cases of any kind. We all have different methods. If it works for you and has for years keep it up. Too many variables to have one surefire method. Bill