silica gel

Rick K · 08-12-2001, 09:44 PM

On the subject of Luger storage, I would like to ask all the knowledgeable guys on this forum; Is there any reason to avoid or not to avoid silica gel packets? It seems like a good thing to include in a presentation case or a zippered pouch. We all know moisture is to be avoided for any length of time. Any thoughts or experiences to relate?

08-12-2001, 10:24 PM

I've heard rumors that over a long period of time, you risk drying out and cracking of wooden grips with dessicant gels.

There is supposed to be another substance whose name unfortunately escapes me which you put in your gun safe and it leaches out an airborn protectant which coats all exposed parts of the gun, prevents rust, and does not dry out the wood. I would like to get this stuff if I can ever find out what it is.

08-12-2001, 10:39 PM

Don't know why anyone wants to fool with iffy chemical solutions to the storage problem when all you need is a heat wand. These only use a few watts a day and will keep any safe, closet, cabinet, or drawer completely free of moisture. If you don't want to spend the few bucks (I think I paid $15 for mine twenty years ago and it is still working fine), hook up one or two four watt light bulbs to warm the storage space.

HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr · 08-13-2001, 01:53 AM

I have my collection in a Big Safe (weitght 2,7 tons).

This safe is in a unheated garage and i have put in a special electircal heater that is supposed to be used in small rooms.

This unit costed me 50 USD and I have no rust problems whatsoever, I dont even removes the fingerprints of the guns or wipe them with a oiled cloth now and then.

Regards HÃ?Â¥kan

08-12-2001, 09:44 PM	#1
Rick K User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	silica gel On the subject of Luger storage, I would like to ask all the knowledgeable guys on this forum; Is there any reason to avoid or not to avoid silica gel packets? It seems like a good thing to include in a presentation case or a zippered pouch. We all know moisture is to be avoided for any length of time. Any thoughts or experiences to relate?

08-12-2001, 10:24 PM	#2
Mike T. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: silica gel I've heard rumors that over a long period of time, you risk drying out and cracking of wooden grips with dessicant gels. There is supposed to be another substance whose name unfortunately escapes me which you put in your gun safe and it leaches out an airborn protectant which coats all exposed parts of the gun, prevents rust, and does not dry out the wood. I would like to get this stuff if I can ever find out what it is.

08-12-2001, 10:39 PM	#3
Martin Guest Posts: n/a	Get a Heating Want Don't know why anyone wants to fool with iffy chemical solutions to the storage problem when all you need is a heat wand. These only use a few watts a day and will keep any safe, closet, cabinet, or drawer completely free of moisture. If you don't want to spend the few bucks (I think I paid $15 for mine twenty years ago and it is still working fine), hook up one or two four watt light bulbs to warm the storage space.

08-13-2001, 01:53 AM	#4
HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Get a Heating Want I have my collection in a Big Safe (weitght 2,7 tons). This safe is in a unheated garage and i have put in a special electircal heater that is supposed to be used in small rooms. This unit costed me 50 USD and I have no rust problems whatsoever, I dont even removes the fingerprints of the guns or wipe them with a oiled cloth now and then. Regards HÃ?Â¥kan