Best way to

zeke1312 · 10-11-2005, 02:25 PM

store a Luger? How do you store your pistols? Of course I clean, lub and wipe down with silicone. What container, etc., to store in? Ho do you prepare yours? I know, pretty basic questions but I would like opinions.

Ron Smith · 10-11-2005, 05:41 PM

Hi Chuck, Are you talking long term storage? Or just between fondlings?

zeke1312 · 10-11-2005, 05:48 PM

I like to look at them very often! I was thinking of some kind of wooden case or other breathable container. Now I just have them laying on oily rags in a desk drawer.

Ron Smith · 10-11-2005, 06:01 PM

Chuck,

What ever you do don't let the grips get saturated with oil. The oil will break down the fibers in the wood and they will get crumbly.

The best way would probably be to put them upside down. Balanced on the sights in a sturdy dry cabinet. And just wipe the metal down with an oiled rag after handling them.

Put some desicant packets in the cabinet to absorb moisture. These are the little packets of silica that come packed with electronics. They even put them in bags of pork rinds and other food products, marked "do not eat". Just make sure they do not touch the pistols.

Ron

Hugh · 10-11-2005, 11:02 PM

I use USPS small priority mail boxes turned inside out. A 4" Luger just fits. I write the mdl and SN on the end and stack them 4 high inside the safe. Makes it easy to find the one you want to fondle.

zeke1312 · 10-13-2005, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the info. I didn't consider the grips as a possible issue. Thanks again!

Ron Smith · 10-13-2005, 08:38 AM

Hugh,

I'm sorry, but as a loyal and dedicated Ex-Postal Employee I'm afraid I'll have to report this to the proper authorities.

They'll probably put a Whoopy Cushion in your mail box.

Ron

Lugerdoc · 10-13-2005, 08:48 AM

Hugh, Cardboard is hydroscopic (will absorb moisture) and is probably not a good idea in a humid area. TH

Craig · 10-13-2005, 12:59 PM

Hugh
Thank you for the box stack idea! You just solved a big problem of mine!!!!!
Cheers
Craig

Frank · 10-13-2005, 08:25 PM

I totally agree with Tom (lugerdoc)!! The solution is to wrap the pistol in a plastic baggie before you put it in the paper box. If you want to get a bit more fancy, you could use Bob Spatola's Boxes:

Robert Spatola
Robert's Arms Specilties
Route 2, Box 773
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-9428
rspatola@earthlink.net
304-728-4472
www.protectagun.com

They fit the Luger a little bit better, so you can cram more pistols in the same space. You still have to use the plastic bags!! I have used these for years!!

Hugh · 10-13-2005, 11:48 PM

Ron,

I only use "used" ones, the PO likes for me to use new ones for shipping rather than recycling once used ones! More of our tax-payers dollars wasted that way!

Tom,

I use plenty of dissecant in my safe and have had no problems in 10 years!

10-11-2005, 02:25 PM	#1
zeke1312 User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best way to store a Luger? How do you store your pistols? Of course I clean, lub and wipe down with silicone. What container, etc., to store in? Ho do you prepare yours? I know, pretty basic questions but I would like opinions.

10-11-2005, 05:41 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Chuck, Are you talking long term storage? Or just between fondlings? __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

10-11-2005, 06:01 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Chuck, What ever you do don't let the grips get saturated with oil. The oil will break down the fibers in the wood and they will get crumbly. The best way would probably be to put them upside down. Balanced on the sights in a sturdy dry cabinet. And just wipe the metal down with an oiled rag after handling them. Put some desicant packets in the cabinet to absorb moisture. These are the little packets of silica that come packed with electronics. They even put them in bags of pork rinds and other food products, marked "do not eat". Just make sure they do not touch the pistols. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

10-11-2005, 11:02 PM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	I use USPS small priority mail boxes turned inside out. A 4" Luger just fits. I write the mdl and SN on the end and stack them 4 high inside the safe. Makes it easy to find the one you want to fondle. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

10-13-2005, 08:38 AM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hugh, I'm sorry, but as a loyal and dedicated Ex-Postal Employee I'm afraid I'll have to report this to the proper authorities. They'll probably put a Whoopy Cushion in your mail box. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

10-11-2005, 05:48 PM	#3
zeke1312 User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I like to look at them very often! I was thinking of some kind of wooden case or other breathable container. Now I just have them laying on oily rags in a desk drawer.

10-13-2005, 12:33 AM	#6
zeke1312 User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the info. I didn't consider the grips as a possible issue. Thanks again!

10-13-2005, 08:48 AM	#8
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Hugh, Cardboard is hydroscopic (will absorb moisture) and is probably not a good idea in a humid area. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

10-13-2005, 12:59 PM	#9
Craig User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 58 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hugh Thank you for the box stack idea! You just solved a big problem of mine!!!!! Cheers Craig __________________ In God we trust, all others we monitor!

10-13-2005, 08:25 PM	#10
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	I totally agree with Tom (lugerdoc)!! The solution is to wrap the pistol in a plastic baggie before you put it in the paper box. If you want to get a bit more fancy, you could use Bob Spatola's Boxes: Robert Spatola Robert's Arms Specilties Route 2, Box 773 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-9428 rspatola@earthlink.net 304-728-4472 www.protectagun.com They fit the Luger a little bit better, so you can cram more pistols in the same space. You still have to use the plastic bags!! I have used these for years!!

10-13-2005, 11:48 PM	#11
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Ron, I only use "used" ones, the PO likes for me to use new ones for shipping rather than recycling once used ones! More of our tax-payers dollars wasted that way! Tom, I use plenty of dissecant in my safe and have had no problems in 10 years! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

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