What's the proper way to store steel framed pistols?

CA Blue

It's my first time to own all-steel pistols. I went to considerable trouble to acquire 2 NIB out of production pistols not approved by the California DOJ(did it legally). So now I need to get some hints on the right long term storage method. I have always stored my polymer framed HKs in generic pistol rugs in the past. Can I do the same with these blued all steel guns? Any advice is welcome.

semi-auto

Short term - thin coat of light oil and dehumidified storage environment.Long term - fully coat with grease.All stored arms should be checked every few months to ensure no deterioration of protection methods occurs.

nmyers@home.com

If kept in a pistol rug, the rug should be left UNZIPPED; if zipped, the zipper both attracts moisture, and hold it in.And, of course, all guns should be stored in a safe.Neal

robsguns

Come on Myers, how many people who have guns actually have a safe? I'm not picking on you, honest, but I dont have a safe, cant afford a good one, and thats the only kind worth buying. That isnt meant to be nasty toward ya, just thought I'd tell you my reality. Sounds like a good topic though, think I'll post it, probably been done before.

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Mr. Lobo

robsguns, It's funny that we always have the money for new firearms but can't afford a gun safe. I would enjoy commenting on a post regarding this. When I put up the guns they are always covered with a good coat of gun oil and if it is for a long period of time I wrap them in a rag with a little oil on it. This has seemed to work well for me. I know they make special plastic bags for long term storage as well.

daddo

I have stored two pistols by oiling well, wrapping in rags and sealing them with the "food saver vacume bagger"- I think this will work well.

daddo

I have stored two pistols by oiling well, wrapping in rags and sealing them with the "food saver vacume bagger"- I think this will work well. Never store blued guns in leather-it will eat the bluing.

CA Blue

Just checked my cleaning supply. Found a bottle of Kleen Bore Gun Conditioner 3 and a bottle of Breakfree CLP. Can these be used as long term gun oil? Do I need more heavy duty oil/grease for this purpose.I have a safe but it's in the bank and too small to store even a full sized pistol. Maybe I need to rent a bigger one for the long guns. Hope the bank teller doesn't mistake me for a robber when I go and store my 'valuables.'

JustC

better than grease in a product called T-9 Boeshield. It was developed by the boeing corporation to protect hydrolic parts during flight and the temperature changes that can heat and ice equipment. It sprays on and form a waxy like shell. A small amount of spray-nine or other household cleaner will take it right off. It is TOTALY impervious to moisture. I found it in a Boater's World store. It is expensive but works like a charm.

dheffley

Disassemble and remove grips. Heavy oil or grease all metal parts. Reassemble less grips. Vacumn seal the metal gun in a plastic sealable bag, and the grips in a seperate bag. Your good for 100 years.

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