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08-10-2015, 09:12 AM
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Help Please-Stored Guns:Finishes and Stocks/Grips
I have been collecting S&W revolvers for several years now and just starting to read about the effects that grips can bring to an un-properly stored revolver/pistol/gun. I am new to the forum and I'm sure there is a thread out there that talks about this. I have heard to store your revolver with the grips off but the grips may warp with no tension. So place a stiffener between the grips in place of the butt when stored. I have heard that a lite coat of oil between the grips and metal would do the trick. But what effect will this have on the grips? Will the oil bleed though them? What type of oil is proper? Please advise. Thank you to all that help. JOE
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08-10-2015, 09:38 AM
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I have never heard of this. I have revolvers from the 30s and 40 and the grips are fine and are never taken off.
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08-10-2015, 09:40 AM
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I have never heard of wooden grips casing any problems and have stored all of my revolver wooden grips on the gun. One has to be careful with rubber grips. They will hold moisture since the rubber isn't porous. That will cause rusting of the grip frame where the rubber grips are in place. Wooden grips not on the gun, I store with a spacer between the grips. Hope this helps.
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08-10-2015, 09:43 AM
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I put all my firearms in a Fort Knox safe with a Goldenrod which helps keep any moisture out. I have never had any problems with any wood grip on any gun.
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08-10-2015, 10:12 AM
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Not so much with properly stored guns but IMO, seems more corrosion under rubber grips than wood.
Over the years I've tried various anti-corrosion methods on guns of all kinds and materials. Currently I'm using wax (both Ren and JPW) on wood and metal. So far, so good.
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08-10-2015, 10:59 AM
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Agree with waxing the grip frame (and the wood stocks for that matter). Many of the older wood stocks I've seen are oil-soaked so they do absorb any lubricant. Humidity control for your storage area is also important if you can arrange that.
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08-10-2015, 01:01 PM
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Leave the grips on the gun, wax the underside of wood and frame to protect, Johnson's Paste Wax is made for wood and metal and does a good job of protecting. I've even used it on the exterior of blued guns.
Also a good Carnauba auto wax, like Mothers Gold , works great .
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08-10-2015, 01:51 PM
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I use a golden rod in my safe to help with humidity. I store my guns by taking the grips off and using Renaissance wax over the entire gun including inside the barrel and cylinder. I then use the wax on the inside and outside of the grips and put them back on the gun.
Make sure if you have any stainless guns that you do the same. I had a model 60 Ladysmith that rusted under the grips. Just because it says stainless doesn't mean it is rustproof!
When I return any guns back into service I clean the inside of the barrel and cylinder out to remove any wax.
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