gun out of case

ShottyTim · September 12, 2005, 11:37 AM

hey guys, quick question. my room is in the basement of our house, and i would like to keep it out of its case, its kinda cold down here, is there any chance of rusting if i keep it out? rem 870HD

thanks

fisherman66 · September 12, 2005, 11:50 AM

I had a friend ask me to refinish his treasured (and passed down) 870 (with beautiful walnut and real rich blue) because he left it in a room uncased with a humidifier. I can't duplicate the finish, but I can cold blue paste it.

Moisture is key and basements are known for moisture.

mgdavis · September 12, 2005, 02:14 PM

My 870 HD started to rust after I stored it in the basement out of a case for about a month. After that I started wiping it down about once a week with a CLP'd rag. Just keep an eye on it. That finish disapointed me, I thought it would be more corrosion resistant than that.

ShottyTim · September 12, 2005, 02:33 PM

thanks for the responses guys, i think im just gonna have it coated, and call it wonderful.

k98k792 · September 12, 2005, 05:15 PM

I am a Curio & Relic collector and have a pretty extensive collection. I have been using Birchwood Casey Sheath for ten years now and have never had a bit of rust since I started using it. I have my Weapons in security cabnets in my basement.Spray some Sheath on them twice a year. After I shoot one the last thing I do is spray it with Sheath. Here is a test brownells has on there sight. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Gun...?p=0&t=2&i=503

n3twrkm4n · September 12, 2005, 05:20 PM

We have new construction, there was moderate moisture before the cement completely dried out. But I currently store 4 of my g/f's father's guns down there and no more rust than what was on them when I received them.

If no case, I'd recommend silicone impregnated gun socks... I keep them on MY guns in my gun cabinet upstairs. I'd love to buy a gun safe but just can't afford it right now, with some dessicant packs or a moisture stick.

Good luck, just keep your guns LIGHTLY oiled. I've heard people complaining about their XD's rusting but I keep mine in my room in a plastic case in this humid summer that we've been having it hasn't rusted. Just with a little bit of oil and TLC.

September 12, 2005, 11:37 AM	#1
ShottyTim Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2005 Posts: 138	gun out of case hey guys, quick question. my room is in the basement of our house, and i would like to keep it out of its case, its kinda cold down here, is there any chance of rusting if i keep it out? rem 870HD thanks __________________ Molon Labe meaning come and get them

September 12, 2005, 02:33 PM	#4
ShottyTim Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2005 Posts: 138	thanks for the responses guys, i think im just gonna have it coated, and call it wonderful. __________________ Molon Labe meaning come and get them

September 12, 2005, 05:20 PM	#6
n3twrkm4n Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Posts: 629	We have new construction, there was moderate moisture before the cement completely dried out. But I currently store 4 of my g/f's father's guns down there and no more rust than what was on them when I received them. If no case, I'd recommend silicone impregnated gun socks... I keep them on MY guns in my gun cabinet upstairs. I'd love to buy a gun safe but just can't afford it right now, with some dessicant packs or a moisture stick. Good luck, just keep your guns LIGHTLY oiled. I've heard people complaining about their XD's rusting but I keep mine in my room in a plastic case in this humid summer that we've been having it hasn't rusted. Just with a little bit of oil and TLC. __________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 > SELECT FROM users WHERE clue > 0 0 rows returned

September 12, 2005, 11:50 AM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I had a friend ask me to refinish his treasured (and passed down) 870 (with beautiful walnut and real rich blue) because he left it in a room uncased with a humidifier. I can't duplicate the finish, but I can cold blue paste it. Moisture is key and basements are known for moisture.

September 12, 2005, 02:14 PM	#3
mgdavis Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2004 Location: Western Washington Posts: 397	My 870 HD started to rust after I stored it in the basement out of a case for about a month. After that I started wiping it down about once a week with a CLP'd rag. Just keep an eye on it. That finish disapointed me, I thought it would be more corrosion resistant than that.

September 12, 2005, 05:15 PM	#5
k98k792 Junior Member Join Date: September 12, 2005 Posts: 6	I am a Curio & Relic collector and have a pretty extensive collection. I have been using Birchwood Casey Sheath for ten years now and have never had a bit of rust since I started using it. I have my Weapons in security cabnets in my basement.Spray some Sheath on them twice a year. After I shoot one the last thing I do is spray it with Sheath. Here is a test brownells has on there sight. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/Gun...?p=0&t=2&i=503