My wife and I purchased a steel, combination-lock box from a local gunshop, in which we will store a handgun. The gun will remain in the box for indefinite periods. The box has a foam cushion on the bottom. Although the salesman indicated the box was suitable for handgun storage, I was wondering whether the foam cushion might retain moisture, and possibly cause pitting or discoloration to the gun's blue finish. I can simply remove the cushion, but was wondering if I'm just being unduly concerned. We live in the midwest, so high humidity levels are not a concern. I'd appreciate any comments or sharing of experiences with a similar situation. Thanks.
Handgun storage
- Thread starter iluvlabs1
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I would think you would regularly clean your gun (and take it to the range to get reaquainted) so you would notice any problems.
If you have a concern, get those bags of silicon drying stuff. Some gun stores have them, camera supply store might. They can be dried out again in a low heat oven. Check instructions on that.
If you have a concern, get those bags of silicon drying stuff. Some gun stores have them, camera supply store might. They can be dried out again in a low heat oven. Check instructions on that.
Tis the Holiday season...I bet someone in your family will have a gift with one of those bags in the package. I collect them every Christmas, birthday, or when the wife goes shoe/purse shopping. I put one in the pistol lock box and several in my longgun cabinet. Your in a dry climate, as long as you regularly maintain your gun, you should be fine if you leave the foam in there. Your weapon is going to get a lot of dents and scratches if you don't have any padding especially if the box is moble/moving and not bolted down. Another option is felt (check craft or fabric stores), but it does cushion as well as foam.
dairycreek
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Something that works for me is to use the clear, plastic, "stair stepped" file separators that are meant to be placed on top of a desk/table. They are stair stepped so that file folders can easily be seen and it works for storing handguns much the same way. When put inside the safe/lockbox/etc. the stair stepped pistols are easily visible for inspection and allow for complete air circulation around the guns. To make sure the plastic does not scratch the gun I use a bit of mole skin here and there. Works great!