fobus holster for long term storage

[absolute0]

I've been keeping a sig 229 hidden in a fobus krylex (sp?) as my bedside handgun for about 3 months, seemingly with no ill affect in terms of corrosion or finish damage.

I don't store guns in holsters as a rule due to concerns about trapped moisure and other contaminants harming the finish. I'm wondering would I be better served finding another way to keep it secured but at the ready in my bedroom.

Opinions?

 

[boing]

Leather and padded nylon retain moisture well. Plastic doesn't. (Nylon is a plastic, but in it's fabric form it retains moisture between the fibers.) If you want to store a gun in a holster, plastic will be the best bet, moisture-wise.

Kydex is a specific type of plastic (acrylic/PVC blend). Fobus holsters are injection molded plastic, but it's a different material than Kydex.

BTW- I keep a 228 next to the bed, but it's in a drawer, no holster.

 

[RJay]

I keep a Walther PP in a Fobus holster, attached to a clip behind the headboard. I've done this for several years now with no ill effect. I know a small lock box would be best ,but......

 

[absolute0]

That's kinda what I'm doing too RJ. I use the holster to secure the gun in the headboard assembly, otherwise I'd just store it "naked".

As I said, I haven't seen any finish problems yet, but when the muggy summer weather comes along it's nice to be armed with the facts.

 

[MADISON]

Fobus holster for long time storage?

I can't seen any reason why not.
Spray the inside of the "plastic" holster to give the gun extra protection.








Been shooting for 46 years.
Been reloading for 36 years.

 

[CajunBass]

Personally, I've never had any trouble storing handguns in any kind of holster, but maybe I've just been lucky.

I sure don't see where a Fobus could hurt anything.