R. Shattuck's Lugers - Rust Prevention

David Jackson · 03-14-2002, 01:48 AM

Hi forum users!

I get the idea that there are many favorite oils for our guns and several ways to store.

I will share mine; I oil the gun (I use Tetra "old socks" (did someone say)); I then wrap it in one of those silicone gun cleaning cloths, then I put it in one of those plastic cases we have been seeing for sale lately.

I want to find out where to buy that dessicant which is packed like a shotgun shell and put one of those in each plastic box. The plastic boxes do not appear air tight actually; and they do have the egg crate foam to hold the gun in place.

I have not had any bad results with this method that I know of. (I hope no one is going to scare me with tales of the gun cleaning cloths holding so much moisture the guns will all rust! If that happens I will have to buy lots of those little cloth gun diapers (don't know what they are called) instead!)

I also have no particular axe to grind for "smells like old socks" Tetra either. Maybe this Clenzoil is better but I have never seen it for sale.

I like the electric rod idea too except I have not had the energy to drill a hole in the floor of my safe and the floor of my house to run the electric cord! I suppose I could drill a hole in the back of the safe through the wall into the hallway ... Or do most guys drill a hole through the top or side of their safe?

David J.

03-14-2002, 01:48 AM	#1
David Jackson User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Magalia, California Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tetra Products on Lugers...? Hi forum users! I get the idea that there are many favorite oils for our guns and several ways to store. I will share mine; I oil the gun (I use Tetra "old socks" (did someone say)); I then wrap it in one of those silicone gun cleaning cloths, then I put it in one of those plastic cases we have been seeing for sale lately. I want to find out where to buy that dessicant which is packed like a shotgun shell and put one of those in each plastic box. The plastic boxes do not appear air tight actually; and they do have the egg crate foam to hold the gun in place. I have not had any bad results with this method that I know of. (I hope no one is going to scare me with tales of the gun cleaning cloths holding so much moisture the guns will all rust! If that happens I will have to buy lots of those little cloth gun diapers (don't know what they are called) instead!) I also have no particular axe to grind for "smells like old socks" Tetra either. Maybe this Clenzoil is better but I have never seen it for sale. I like the electric rod idea too except I have not had the energy to drill a hole in the floor of my safe and the floor of my house to run the electric cord! I suppose I could drill a hole in the back of the safe through the wall into the hallway ... Or do most guys drill a hole through the top or side of their safe? David J.