Wrap em in newspaper and stick em in a box. Kinda like boxing up dishes. I keep a few around in case I buy something that needs a good set.
Storing Stocks (Grips)
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I put a 357 case between panel a torque lightly. Wrap in tissue paper and store in heavy cardboard boxes, kind with hinge and flaps. I mark the boxes for Frame size and type, grip type and style. I just did this couple years ago because I got tired of unwrapping grips. It always turned out to be last one. Between S&W grips and M52 magazines I should liquidate a few and buy some guns.
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Mine are in labeled clear plastic bags that are put in the 4 pack of plastic ammo boxes cabelas sells. I think the cans were 20-30$. Not ideal and I’ve thrown around the idea of getting the Milwaukee Packout boxes of a couple different designs for grips, mags, etc. but that will not be cheap.
Apparently, a lot of you folks use plastic bags without any problems. I wouldn’t think they would give enough protection. After all, a pair of N Frame Goncalo Alves Target grips are very heavy, and I think they would ding other grips if they bang together. JMHO.
Larry
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N frame grips
That's not a problem at all if you only have one extra set of N frame grips~
That's not a problem at all if you only have one extra set of N frame grips~
That's exactly what I am doing now to store grips. I use bubble wrap in a pouch shape and store them in marked cardboard mailer boxes of various sizes. I keep the boxes in an old case that I took the foam out of. Works great and slides right under my bed.
I do keep a tote for more of my semi used to beaters box.
Lastly any grips that are numbered to my guns are boxed together and kept in my safe with large bold print saying what they are.
What's the point of collecting grips if they sit in boxes where you can't see 'em? Just kidding of course, I've got plenty in boxes too. It's nice though to be able to easily see them whenever I want. This is an old Timex watch case that I repurposed. There are three sides, with three levels each, and of course room on top to store more.
I always wanted to show my grips in a display case but always worried a bit about them drying out and warping or even maybe sun damage. Your grip case looks great with a handful of grips I would enjoy learning more about!
I haven't experienced any warping. They get very little to no direct sunlight, and the house is maintained pretty close in temp and humidity year round. There's everything from some very old catalin, pearl and service stocks, to Ropers and Sandersons, and the southern Cali guys Farrant and Stark. Spegel, Fishpaw and Herretts (a few Cloyce too) are probably the newest. And there are some unidentified in there as well. Very few factory grips in my collection, I'm really only interested in the older custom pieces.
I think I’ve posted this before but maybe not? Seems to work ok for me.
Somewhat similar for holsters.
Somewhat similar for holsters.
I think I’ve posted this before but maybe not? Seems to work ok for me.
Somewhat similar for holsters.
I've been using hanging shoe organizers to hold holsters for years.
They're cheap and work great!
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Now I know I would want to see more! Your speaking my language! I collect mostly custom myself but if something factory with great wood grain or wood type shows up I might step up.
You have a great collection of grips.
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Tissue paper and then stored in small 6 mil heavy duty plastic bag with 6-8 large holes punched in them to keep the air flow. Then in a dedicated tool box with cushion lined pull out drawers - only for gun parts.
Crown Royal Bags.....
Zip lock baggies and then labeled. I have a box of K&Ls, J and Ns.
The clear bags make it easy to recognize them rather than unwrapping each set.
The clear bags make it easy to recognize them rather than unwrapping each set.
Plus, they smell nice!
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I’m clearly lacking in my “grip/stock collection” capabilities. I bow to these amazing groupings!
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I am a grip hoarder. I use a tote from a local chain store Hobby Lobby. It has five trays. I also order bubble wrap pouches from Amazon.
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I am a grip hoarder. I use a tote from a local chain store Hobby Lobby. It has five trays. I also order bubble wrap pouches from Amazon.
Oh my………..those are definitely drool worthy, my friend!
I am a grip hoarder. I use a tote from a local chain store Hobby Lobby. It has five trays. I also order bubble wrap pouches from Amazon.
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Now, that’s what I’m talking about! Awesome!
Protected - check
Grips easy to identify - check
Thanks for the information. Just what I was looking for. Do you use only one size bags or multiple? What size? Thanks.
Larry
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