Storage

do2g · December 26, 2005, 02:13 PM

Which is better for storage in a closet....a aluminum hard case with lock or a bag with a trigger lock? I have the silicon treated sock already. I won't be mailing it or traveling on an airline. Just simple and safe storage.

For a Remingtion 870 Express.

mtnboomer · December 26, 2005, 09:57 PM

DO NOT STORE FIREARMS IN A HARD GUN CASE! This is a very good way of putting in a fine firearm and pulling out a rusted sewer pipe. I understand many people cannot afford a gun vault - I couldn't for many years. My suggestion would be to install the triggerlock [only if there is a possibility of curious fingers finding the gun or local/state laws require it] and store it, barrel down on a soft surface with the action uncocked in the silicon sock.

do2g · December 28, 2005, 11:17 AM

Anyone else have any thoughts?

InSoMNiaX23 · December 29, 2005, 01:13 AM

I second boomer. I found out the hard way (literally) that they need to be stored muzzle down or on their side. While I was away at school my only shotgun at the time stayed at home standing in the corner of a closet on its butt. Four years later, the weight of the gun compressed the recoil pad to the point of being a solid, inflexible, unforgiving chunk of rubber. It might as well have been made of wood. That is how I found out about the Limbsaver recoil pads which work very well, but that is another post. If you shoot your gun(s) as frequently as I do, I think a silicon sock is optional since they are cleaned on a regular basis but if they are going to sit untouched for a while, it is probably a good idea.

Shootinskeet · December 29, 2005, 01:54 AM

Im new in the world of shotguns. I have a 12 gauge mossberg shotgun. I learned by reading that i now need to store it barrel down in the gun case. But what is a silicon sock and if your shooting about once a month do i still need to use the sock.

thanks
aaron

6mm4me · December 29, 2005, 02:42 AM

I don't store any gun in a case, hard or soft, holster or sock. I want air circulation around the gun to keep moisture away and evaporate any moisture that may come in contact with it. I think thats where those little pits come from you find at times, is storage moisture from cloth, leather and foam. I do store mine in the rack on their butt, but I make sure there is no pressure or torque on any parts that might cause a "set" from long storage.

Bobshouse · December 29, 2005, 07:37 AM

A silicone sock is a lifesaver. Prevents scratches when moving guns around in the safe and knocks down the humidity before it reaches the steel. Get yourself a gun sock, put the gun in it, and store it barrel down, preferrably in a safe!

Bob

Bobshouse · December 29, 2005, 08:31 PM

Wow..just found another great use for a gunsock. Hung one by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there...man it musta took him an hour to fill that puppy! These things are expando plus I tell ya!

Bob

ron73644 · December 30, 2005, 03:57 PM

You say you have the treated sock already........put it in the sock and you will have the best way to store it, from what I've been told.

do2g · December 30, 2005, 07:36 PM

Thank you all for the great information. I will go with the trigger lock and sock.

December 26, 2005, 02:13 PM	#1
do2g Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2005 Posts: 7	Storage Which is better for storage in a closet....a aluminum hard case with lock or a bag with a trigger lock? I have the silicon treated sock already. I won't be mailing it or traveling on an airline. Just simple and safe storage. For a Remingtion 870 Express. Last edited by do2g; December 26, 2005 at 04:48 PM.

December 26, 2005, 09:57 PM	#2
mtnboomer Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Oklahoma by birth. America by the grace of God. Posts: 635	DO NOT STORE FIREARMS IN A HARD GUN CASE! This is a very good way of putting in a fine firearm and pulling out a rusted sewer pipe. I understand many people cannot afford a gun vault - I couldn't for many years. My suggestion would be to install the triggerlock [only if there is a possibility of curious fingers finding the gun or local/state laws require it] and store it, barrel down on a soft surface with the action uncocked in the silicon sock. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati (If all else fails - play dead!) Support the Second Amendment. Join the NRA > http://www.nra.org < Oklahoma State & Big 12 - #1 GO POKES!!!!!

December 29, 2005, 02:42 AM	#6
6mm4me Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: kansas city area at the present, but Colorado and Wyoming have been home. Lived 2 years in the middle east. Posts: 33	my thoughts I don't store any gun in a case, hard or soft, holster or sock. I want air circulation around the gun to keep moisture away and evaporate any moisture that may come in contact with it. I think thats where those little pits come from you find at times, is storage moisture from cloth, leather and foam. I do store mine in the rack on their butt, but I make sure there is no pressure or torque on any parts that might cause a "set" from long storage.

December 28, 2005, 11:17 AM	#3
do2g Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2005 Posts: 7	Anyone else have any thoughts?

December 29, 2005, 01:13 AM	#4
InSoMNiaX23 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2005 Location: STL Posts: 241	I second boomer. I found out the hard way (literally) that they need to be stored muzzle down or on their side. While I was away at school my only shotgun at the time stayed at home standing in the corner of a closet on its butt. Four years later, the weight of the gun compressed the recoil pad to the point of being a solid, inflexible, unforgiving chunk of rubber. It might as well have been made of wood. That is how I found out about the Limbsaver recoil pads which work very well, but that is another post. If you shoot your gun(s) as frequently as I do, I think a silicon sock is optional since they are cleaned on a regular basis but if they are going to sit untouched for a while, it is probably a good idea.

December 29, 2005, 01:54 AM	#5
Shootinskeet Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Posts: 16	Im new in the world of shotguns. I have a 12 gauge mossberg shotgun. I learned by reading that i now need to store it barrel down in the gun case. But what is a silicon sock and if your shooting about once a month do i still need to use the sock. thanks aaron

December 29, 2005, 07:37 AM	#7
Bobshouse Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2000 Location: CalaBANALLGUNSifornia Posts: 336	A silicone sock is a lifesaver. Prevents scratches when moving guns around in the safe and knocks down the humidity before it reaches the steel. Get yourself a gun sock, put the gun in it, and store it barrel down, preferrably in a safe! Bob

December 29, 2005, 08:31 PM	#8
Bobshouse Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2000 Location: CalaBANALLGUNSifornia Posts: 336	Wow..just found another great use for a gunsock. Hung one by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there...man it musta took him an hour to fill that puppy! These things are expando plus I tell ya! Bob

December 30, 2005, 03:57 PM	#9
ron73644 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Posts: 141	You say you have the treated sock already........put it in the sock and you will have the best way to store it, from what I've been told.

December 30, 2005, 07:36 PM	#10
do2g Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2005 Posts: 7	Thank you all for the great information. I will go with the trigger lock and sock.