Gun socks

Doc Hoy · October 18, 2009, 02:09 PM

I think I read this before in this forum. I bought a bunch of large woolen socks. I keep my pistols in them.

Delmar · October 18, 2009, 02:12 PM

Why?

Pahoo · October 18, 2009, 03:49 PM

Yes and basically to keep them from banging against each other. Mostly nylon and the thinner the better. Have not had moisture problems with any of them....

Another why is because I'm cheap ...

Be Safe !!!

shortwave · October 19, 2009, 04:12 PM

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Why?

The same reason Pahoo does. I`m cheap and they work. When I had a small safe,just didn't have enough room to store handguns properly. Socks were a life savers as I would stack the sock enclosed oiled handguns on top one-another. No scratchs or rust. A perfect use for a good sock when its mate gets a hole in it. Never tried heavy wool though.

Doc Hoy · October 19, 2009, 04:43 PM

I like te idea of heavy knit (I doubt these are actually wool) because of the extra protection. I used to wrap them in cloth but I found that they came unwrapped too easy.

Springfield Kid · October 19, 2009, 04:50 PM

The wife calls me big foot I could keep a SXS shotgun in one of mine

JWT · October 19, 2009, 07:49 PM

Cabela sells knitted gun socks that are made out of polyester/acrylic and silicone treated that are specifically for gun storage. I keep all my guns in them in the safe to protect from having them banging against one another. They work great. There are other 'brands' available as well.

shortwave · October 19, 2009, 07:58 PM

Your just braggin Springfield, you know what they say about 'the size of a fellers feet'

olyinaz · October 19, 2009, 10:41 PM

Yep, those of us with tight gun safes know and love gun socks!

Your wife's nylons also work great around a pistol or revolver in gun leather if the holster is tight. When you remove the hosiery after a few days storage the gun will fit real nice - not sloppy but not so tight that it's a hassle.

Best,
Oly

rjsixgun · October 20, 2009, 02:25 PM

I use wool socks on all my pistols and home made gun socks on my muskets. One thing I hate is putting a clean gun in a dirty gun case, so after shooting it goes into the sock, into the case, when I get home the sock goes into the wash and my case stays factory new. Just something to think about.

Pahoo · October 20, 2009, 02:32 PM

I guess that this might be a good time to mention that I also use Knee Socks for my long guns. Again., for the same reason. These just go up to or a little past the breech area. You can still see what the gun is and the buttstock is protected. You can also use tights and just cut off the legs. .....

Be Safe !!!

Springfield Kid · October 20, 2009, 02:49 PM

My 1860 Henry is so sexy I was thinking of putting one of the wifes nylon stockings on it .

Doc Hoy · October 20, 2009, 05:58 PM

I have 5 1860s and I can tell which one I am holding while it is still inside the sock. They just seem to feel different. I can't yet tell the difference between my Remingtons. And I haven't fooled around with my 1851s in a bit.

Tnx,

dondavis3 · October 20, 2009, 06:12 PM

They sell gun socks at Cabela's store or on line for $3, now that's cheaper than home socks and these are silicone treated,

Now come on guy's there's cheap

and then there's really cheap.

Pahoo · October 21, 2009, 10:35 AM

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They sell gun socks at Cabela's store or on line for $3, now that's cheaper than home socks and these are silicone treated,

True but not cheaper than the ones my wife throws out and mine get treated as well. However, Cabelas are prettier!! ...

"I never tell a man what to do with his money or his wife !!!"

Be Safe !!!

Wild Bill Bucks · October 23, 2009, 08:36 AM

With a little modification, the cabelas socks also work very well for a gun cover while hunting. It keeps the Stainless Steel from shining, as well as protecting the stock from scratching. Not that we've had to worry to much about cold weather lately, but it also keeps your hands from getting so cold, holding on to your rifle, in the stand.

bambam1723 · October 23, 2009, 08:38 AM

This is a good idea. Thanks

October 18, 2009, 02:09 PM	#1
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Gun socks I think I read this before in this forum. I bought a bunch of large woolen socks. I keep my pistols in them. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 19, 2009, 04:43 PM	#5
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Yup I like te idea of heavy knit (I doubt these are actually wool) because of the extra protection. I used to wrap them in cloth but I found that they came unwrapped too easy. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 20, 2009, 05:58 PM	#13
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	As Ronald Reagan always said......"Well" I have 5 1860s and I can tell which one I am holding while it is still inside the sock. They just seem to feel different. I can't yet tell the difference between my Remingtons. And I haven't fooled around with my 1851s in a bit. Tnx, __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 20, 2009, 06:12 PM	#14
dondavis3 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth Area Posts: 678	They sell gun socks at Cabela's store or on line for $3, now that's cheaper than home socks and these are silicone treated, Now come on guy's there's cheap and then there's really cheap. __________________ Don Davis

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October 18, 2009, 02:12 PM	#2
Delmar Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Norhthern Indiana Posts: 307	Why?

October 18, 2009, 03:49 PM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Yes and basically to keep them from banging against each other. Mostly nylon and the thinner the better. Have not had moisture problems with any of them.... Another why is because I'm cheap ... Be Safe !!!

October 19, 2009, 04:50 PM	#6
Springfield Kid Member Join Date: September 29, 2009 Posts: 50	The wife calls me big foot I could keep a SXS shotgun in one of mine

October 19, 2009, 07:49 PM	#7
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Cabela sells knitted gun socks that are made out of polyester/acrylic and silicone treated that are specifically for gun storage. I keep all my guns in them in the safe to protect from having them banging against one another. They work great. There are other 'brands' available as well.

October 19, 2009, 07:58 PM	#8
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Your just braggin Springfield, you know what they say about 'the size of a fellers feet'

October 19, 2009, 10:41 PM	#9
olyinaz Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 877	Yep, those of us with tight gun safes know and love gun socks! Your wife's nylons also work great around a pistol or revolver in gun leather if the holster is tight. When you remove the hosiery after a few days storage the gun will fit real nice - not sloppy but not so tight that it's a hassle. Best, Oly

October 20, 2009, 02:25 PM	#10
rjsixgun Member Join Date: October 9, 2008 Posts: 40	I use wool socks on all my pistols and home made gun socks on my muskets. One thing I hate is putting a clean gun in a dirty gun case, so after shooting it goes into the sock, into the case, when I get home the sock goes into the wash and my case stays factory new. Just something to think about.

October 20, 2009, 02:32 PM	#11
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	I guess that this might be a good time to mention that I also use Knee Socks for my long guns. Again., for the same reason. These just go up to or a little past the breech area. You can still see what the gun is and the buttstock is protected. You can also use tights and just cut off the legs. ..... Be Safe !!!

October 20, 2009, 02:49 PM	#12
Springfield Kid Member Join Date: September 29, 2009 Posts: 50	My 1860 Henry is so sexy I was thinking of putting one of the wifes nylon stockings on it .

October 23, 2009, 08:36 AM	#16
Wild Bill Bucks Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2005 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma, Next door to Sasquatch Posts: 1,266	With a little modification, the cabelas socks also work very well for a gun cover while hunting. It keeps the Stainless Steel from shining, as well as protecting the stock from scratching. Not that we've had to worry to much about cold weather lately, but it also keeps your hands from getting so cold, holding on to your rifle, in the stand.

October 23, 2009, 08:38 AM	#17
bambam1723 Member Join Date: October 12, 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 57	This is a good idea. Thanks