Luger Storage

Mwland · 01-07-2012, 07:18 PM

What would you consider the best way to store your luger: Holster or foam case or something else? There seems to be a lot of debate on what is best. I look forward to learning from the experts!

alanint · 01-07-2012, 07:32 PM

A leather holster is a VERY poor choice!~ The tanning acids in the leather will eventually damage your gun's finish. Even a regular holster will leave portions of the gun exposed to the air and moisture.
A good gun rug or foam lined case, stored in a dry, temperature stable area are the best bets.

Coat your gun with Rig or other quality moisture displacing oil before placing it in the rug or case and your gun should be safe.

Edward Tinker · 01-07-2012, 07:43 PM

Light (light) oil, and put it in a dry, safe place

Try to keep the oil off of the grips.

Ed

wlyon · 01-07-2012, 10:07 PM

I agree with Ed. I personally will not store a firearm in any type of bag, case, holster etc. I do keep a coat of light oil on all surfaces inside and out. I clean and oil them at least twice a year.If you live in a humid climate oiling and open storage to me is even more important. I guess in the real world it's whatever has worked for you. Bill

mlmahon · 01-07-2012, 10:11 PM

What about storage in the silicon treated 'gun socks' such as those made by Winchester? I and some other members of the forum here use them.

-ML

tomaustin · 01-07-2012, 10:16 PM

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mrerick · 01-08-2012, 09:18 AM

I use the silicone impregnated Gun Socks. They breathe a little, but are quite good at repelling moisture.

In their advertising, I've seen photos of safes that went through a fire. They show that the guns inside the safe in the silicone impregnated socks survived the fire without rust damage.

We get a range of humidity her in NC. In the summers it gets pretty high. Several years ago, I had a blued Interarms "Star" start to develop pinpoint rust while inside it's gun rug. Since I've switched to the socks, I haven't had a problem.

Marc

snipershot1944 · 01-08-2012, 07:06 PM

I know this will get some laughs from the forum, but here goes. First I put a liberal coat of Sheath on the pistol, and let it dry. Then the pistol goes in a crown royal bag. then the holster, tool and pistol in the crown royal bag goes in a clean canvas US Mint coin bag. A friend who owned a bar left me with a large supply of crown royal bags (empty ones) and I work in a bank so money bags (empty ones) are not a problem. Then they go in a gunsafe with a golden rod. The gun room has a dehumidifier working 24/7. I've used this system for about 15 years and never had a problem.

Curly1 · 01-08-2012, 11:04 PM

+1 on the borestores for all my firearms.

CavScoutEurope · 01-09-2012, 12:46 PM

Do ya'll think that a thin layer of gun grease would be ok to store firearms?

CavScoutEurope · 01-12-2012, 09:01 PM

The reasoning that I have for using gun grease is that when a country places a weapon in long term storage they drown it in Cosmoline. I can still remember being issued a brand new 240B in Iraq. It only took me around 36 hours to get her ready for combat operations!!!

tharpo · 01-12-2012, 09:12 PM

I think Birchwood RIG gun grease is pretty good stuff for storage.

Tom

pitsword · 01-12-2012, 09:34 PM

Rick W., Is 5' 17 " sorta like $1 dollar, Three, Ninety Eight? You pal is large enough to command my respect. BTW, just what does he store the weaps in? Best to you.

jimmythejug · 01-12-2012, 10:45 PM

I've lightly oiled mine with Hoppe's #9, put it into a Cabela's gun sock and stored it in a Pelican case (gift from my wife last Christmas) in which I've cut the foam insert out to fit the Luger and a "rechargeable" dessicant pack. Every couple of months, I open the case, pull the gun out of the sock to stare at it for a minute and pop the dessicant into the oven for a bit to dry out the dessicant.

This thing is sure to age better than me!

Tom Nowling · 01-14-2012, 08:51 AM

I store all of my handguns in these racks in my safe. The racks are vinyl coated.Believe you can buy them at most gun shows. Of course I lightly coat all of them with Breakfree and never have a rust issue.

Madcow · 02-27-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmythejug

I've lightly oiled mine with Hoppe's #9, put it into a Cabela's gun sock and stored it in a Pelican case (gift from my wife last Christmas) in which I've cut the foam insert out to fit the Luger and a "rechargeable" dessicant pack. Every couple of months, I open the case, pull the gun out of the sock to stare at it for a minute and pop the dessicant into the oven for a bit to dry out the dessicant.

This thing is sure to age better than me!

My only concern with the dessicant pack is they are designed to attract moisture. Not sure I want to draw moisture into the safe. Not sure if this is acurate reasoning or not. Just my thoughts.

mrerick · 02-27-2012, 10:12 AM

Jim,

It's the desiccant's job to absorb moisture from the air. It doesn't attract in more. It takes the moisture present in the air within the safe and removes it from the air.

Marc

01-07-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
Mwland User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Luger Storage What would you consider the best way to store your luger: Holster or foam case or something else? There seems to be a lot of debate on what is best. I look forward to learning from the experts!

01-07-2012, 07:32 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	A leather holster is a VERY poor choice!~ The tanning acids in the leather will eventually damage your gun's finish. Even a regular holster will leave portions of the gun exposed to the air and moisture. A good gun rug or foam lined case, stored in a dry, temperature stable area are the best bets. Coat your gun with Rig or other quality moisture displacing oil before placing it in the rug or case and your gun should be safe. Last edited by alanint; 01-08-2012 at 07:06 AM.

01-07-2012, 07:43 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Light (light) oil, and put it in a dry, safe place Try to keep the oil off of the grips. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-07-2012, 10:07 PM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,656 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	I agree with Ed. I personally will not store a firearm in any type of bag, case, holster etc. I do keep a coat of light oil on all surfaces inside and out. I clean and oil them at least twice a year.If you live in a humid climate oiling and open storage to me is even more important. I guess in the real world it's whatever has worked for you. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

01-07-2012, 10:11 PM	#5
mlmahon User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Port Neches, TX Posts: 80 Thanks: 51 Thanked 23 Times in 12 Posts	What about storage in the silicon treated 'gun socks' such as those made by Winchester? I and some other members of the forum here use them. -ML __________________ Knowledge is Power. Trust but Verify.

01-07-2012, 10:16 PM	#6
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	i have two in borestores bags and they are doing fine... ..

01-08-2012, 09:18 AM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	I use the silicone impregnated Gun Socks. They breathe a little, but are quite good at repelling moisture. In their advertising, I've seen photos of safes that went through a fire. They show that the guns inside the safe in the silicone impregnated socks survived the fire without rust damage. We get a range of humidity her in NC. In the summers it gets pretty high. Several years ago, I had a blued Interarms "Star" start to develop pinpoint rust while inside it's gun rug. Since I've switched to the socks, I haven't had a problem. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-08-2012, 07:06 PM	#8
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 300 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	I know this will get some laughs from the forum, but here goes. First I put a liberal coat of Sheath on the pistol, and let it dry. Then the pistol goes in a crown royal bag. then the holster, tool and pistol in the crown royal bag goes in a clean canvas US Mint coin bag. A friend who owned a bar left me with a large supply of crown royal bags (empty ones) and I work in a bank so money bags (empty ones) are not a problem. Then they go in a gunsafe with a golden rod. The gun room has a dehumidifier working 24/7. I've used this system for about 15 years and never had a problem.

01-08-2012, 11:04 PM	#9
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 125 Thanked 717 Times in 374 Posts	+1 on the borestores for all my firearms. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

01-09-2012, 12:46 PM	#10
CavScoutEurope User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 86 Thanks: 102 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Do ya'll think that a thin layer of gun grease would be ok to store firearms? Last edited by CavScoutEurope; 01-12-2012 at 08:55 PM.

01-12-2012, 09:01 PM	#11
CavScoutEurope User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 86 Thanks: 102 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Grease? The reasoning that I have for using gun grease is that when a country places a weapon in long term storage they drown it in Cosmoline. I can still remember being issued a brand new 240B in Iraq. It only took me around 36 hours to get her ready for combat operations!!!

01-12-2012, 09:12 PM	#12
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 118 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	I think Birchwood RIG gun grease is pretty good stuff for storage. Tom

01-12-2012, 09:34 PM	#13
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Rick W., Is 5' 17 " sorta like $1 dollar, Three, Ninety Eight? You pal is large enough to command my respect. BTW, just what does he store the weaps in? Best to you.

01-12-2012, 10:45 PM	#14
jimmythejug User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've lightly oiled mine with Hoppe's #9, put it into a Cabela's gun sock and stored it in a Pelican case (gift from my wife last Christmas) in which I've cut the foam insert out to fit the Luger and a "rechargeable" dessicant pack. Every couple of months, I open the case, pull the gun out of the sock to stare at it for a minute and pop the dessicant into the oven for a bit to dry out the dessicant. This thing is sure to age better than me!

01-14-2012, 08:51 AM	#15
Tom Nowling User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Fla. Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Racks I store all of my handguns in these racks in my safe. The racks are vinyl coated.Believe you can buy them at most gun shows. Of course I lightly coat all of them with Breakfree and never have a rust issue. Attached Thumbnails

02-27-2012, 10:12 AM	#17
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Jim, It's the desiccant's job to absorb moisture from the air. It doesn't attract in more. It takes the moisture present in the air within the safe and removes it from the air. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.