storing guns in gun socks/socks

[headednorth]

Any longer term issues with storing guns in some sort of fabric? Im assuming those silicone gun socks are made specifically for that so they arent a problem (or are they?). What about an actual sock (clean of course) or a rag?

I have a few rifle sized gun socks but for handguns, Ive been using an old sock to keep it from getting dinged up in the safe. Theyre cotton so I was thinking maybe they could hold any moisture that finds its way into the safe. I put some weatherstripping around the door but its far from a perfect seal. Would it make it any better if I treated the sock with oil first? Anyone have any experience with this type of method good or bad? (or am I the cheapest bastard on NES?)

Really I should be talking about getting a more appropriately sized safe but thats a question for another day. So as for now, storing guns in an untreated, clean, cotton gym sock- yes or no?

 

[Bistro]

If your using a sock, I would just coat the sock with silicone spray

 

[Snora]

Yeah don't use a gym sock for the obvious reasons that you already stated.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

My dad kept most of his pistols in cotton socks that were "damp" with WD-40. He also ran a dehumidifier in his gun room. All his pistols are very rust free.

 

[Arto]

put a Zerust capsule in your safe every 2 years & you'll have no worries
Vapor Capsules for Ammo and Weapons - Zerust Products

ps get $25 worth & it's free shipping

 

[Slotheadslim]

I’ve been using Borestores Protective Gun Cases Silicone Treated - Bore Stores on all of my handguns for the last 4 years with no effects whatsoever. They sit in a small safe. I love them and I can stack guns on top of guns so more room for fun. They have protected everything well and provide a nice level of padding. They have been well worth the money.

 

[mac1911]

put a Zerust capsule in your safe every 2 years & you'll have no worries
Vapor Capsules for Ammo and Weapons - Zerust Products

ps get $25 worth & it's free shipping

You can get pistol size VCI bags too.
I use VCI for all my guns. You can get VCI socks also
VCI Pistol Sock - Handgun Storage w/ Corrosion Protection
I have use , Zrust, bullfrog, and products from the Rust store with great results/success.

 

[enbloc]

These won't work, but they'll look great...

 

[enbloc]

I like VCI (by the roll) and butcher's twine for long guns. (Garands love it...)

 

[akma]

Synthetic sox that won't absorb moisture.

 

[Dradian]

Silicon gun socks are awesome, and they help prevent your guns from getting dinged up. I buy them on Amazon and they work great.

 

[headednorth]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Some new to me products, I'll have to check them out.

 

[citoriguy]

I have a few of these (VCI socks) on seldom used rifles and they seem to be doing what they’re supposed to. I also have 4-5 zerust pods, and a plug-in dehumidifier that’s rarely plugged in.

 

[yogi]

I have used silicon gun socks for years with no issues. And when I am impatient and trying to drag something out the wood is protected.

 

[Mike 53]

Bore Stores

 

[mikelawtown]

I keep all my AK’s in socks
No signs of rust