Storing Handguns - Dry

[fundgh 0]

What is the best way to store handguns (or rifles)? In a nice gun case/bag, in the original palstic box with foam, in an aftermarket folding softcase? Anyone?

David

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[AggieDave 6]

Are you talking long term storage, or just for a while, like a month or two?

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[PhillyKev 0]

If you're talking about where to keep it, as long as you maintain it and lube it regularly, even when not used, doesn't matter much. If you're talking about long term storage, definitely not in those foam cases. The foam absorbs and holds moisture. Bad juju.

[BartsDaddy 4]

In a gun safe with a dehumidifier.

Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle

[AggieDave 6]

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definitely not in those foam cases. The foam absorbs and holds moisture. Bad juju.

That's why I asked, since short term it really wouldn't matter, like if you're shooting every few weeks, but more then that, it would be a bad idea.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[fundgh 0]

I like to shoot more often than I do. On average, lets call it once every month sometimes two. Some guns I shoot less. I have one in a soft case with a silica desacant bag with it, I have a long gun in a carry case with corduroy interior, and an auto in an original box that has egg crate foam. Would the soft case be better than the original box? Can I get desecant at a gun store?

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[JohnRich 4]

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What is the best way to store handguns (or rifles)?

Try these!

[nightjumps 1]

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What is the best way to store handguns (or rifles)?

Under the seat or on the nightstand - properly lubed and ready for use.

[TomAiello 25]

John, have you actually used those? If they perform as advertised, they're pretty amazing, at the price.

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