Best long term storage bags for Revolvers ?

[MIKELUVR]

Happy New You to all .

I want to store away my treasured Pre 27's for the long haul .I am concerned the "memory foam" I use will react with the metal over the years . Can anyone recommend a proven storage bag made specifically for guns ? Thanks !

 

[29aholic]

Google "Bore Stores" they work pretty good and are fairly inexpensive.
Another alternative is to coat it well with a preservative and use a ziplock depending on how long is long. You can buy a "Marine Corrosion Inhibiter" from the boat stores that is essentially a spray on cosmoline.

 

[gdnagle]

Zero Corrosion Products Firearm Storage Bags

Zero Corrosion Products Firearm Storage Bags

Army tested and approved, these storage bags prevent rust and corrosion.
By NRA Staff
11/29/2010

The ZCORR Vapor Barrier Anti-Corrosion Bags store and preserve firearms for up to 20 years without need for regular cleaning.

Tested and approved by the U.S. Army Materiel Command, and currently in use by the Marine Corps, these durable, civilian-version bags emit the same Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) molecules that adhere to any metal surface placed inside, creating a protective buffer from corrosive gases and moisture. They are safe for wood and synthetic stocks.
Also suitable for ammunition storage, the non-abrasive bags come in three sizes for handguns, tactical guns and rifles/shotguns, and all have air-tight seals with Velcro strips. Contact: Zero Corrosion Products;
Not cheapest but look good for long term storage, Goole search it or here is their website...

https://www.zcorrproducts.com/collections/

 

[moe l.]

Nor sure how you define "long haul" but in my mind the one thing that will affect storage is moisture. You want to make sure the gun is properly cleaned and a light coating of oil is applied before you put it away. I would then wrap in some sort of silicone cloth and then insert in a soft gun bag like you can find at Cabelas that is also impregnated with silicone to repel moisture. Stick it in your safe and you should be good to go.

 

[410bore]

i'll second 29aholic's recommendation of BoreStores. I use them and they are great

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I recommend the BoreStores products too. I've had all different kinds of guns stored for years (blued both matte and high gloss), nickel, etc. and never had a problem.

I buy mine at Pistoleer.com Be advised, they have many sizes available, including special items for magazines, long barreled handguns, and even long arms.

Good luck,

Mr. Wonderful

 

[CALREB]

Pistols Ive gotten from springfield custom shop come in some kind of heavy blue plastic bag looks just like the zero protection ones.
Im gonna check Borestores stuff ,this is a good idea now days especially for ammo. Thanks Bob

 

[Wiregrassguy]

There is a CLP that I use called Strike Hold. It is a wet solution that adheres to the metal surfaces and dries to a dry lube. It makes the metal hydrophobic so it won't rust. I suggest using that then storing them in a sock or muff. It makes cleaning up after shooting cowboy rounds a LOT easier...just wipe the gun down with a cotton rag, run a patch of Strike Hold down the barrel and through the charge holes and you are done. Carbon does not adhere to the metal after treatment so a wipe off is all you need.

 

[MIKELUVR]

You fellers did just great ! I will check out all these options and no doubt my problem will be solved . I intend to store them away for several YEARS

 

[mkk41]

Even though those VCI bags are available , to be truly effective , you would need to vacumn out any air which could possibly contain atmospheric moisture ,aka, humidity.

Trapping any in the bag would eventuallycause a rust spot somewhere.

That's why I open any of those PVC battle paks ammo gets sealed in. They too are not vacumn packed and there have been many reports of corroded cartridges.

I repack the cartons in a USGI steel ammo can with a large dessicant pak.

 

[cbvanb]

For the past 15 years I have used my Seal a Meal sealer for long term gun and ammo storage. About 2 months ago I un-bagged (de-bagged?) three .22 rifles that I had for my daughters. They've been stored since I moved to Arizona in 2002 and of course they were beautifully preserved.
I buy the bulk rolls of bagging material, so any length can be cut, as needed. I have stored pistols, including a Ruger .22 which stayed in the freezer for 4 years as a test bed, along with rifles and shotguns. I normally spray down the bore and exterior of the gun with WD-40, then seal as normal. An advantage of this system is the bagging is clear enough that you can check on the condition of the gun anytime you like. It also becomes evident very quickly if the vacuum has been compromised. The bagging material is heavy duty and able to withstand most any normal handling, repeatedly.

 

[MIKELUVR]

I decided on the ZCORR Vapor Barrier Anti-Corrosion Bags , with the vacuum feature. Found them for 25$ each @ GunSafes.com . Cheap if I consider what corrosion could potentially do to my treasures . A good coat of one of those top CLP's ,then in the vacuum sealed bag, then stored inside an air tight box with desiccant surrounding that .........

I have to put them away and forget about them ; I'm sure many of you can relate - I have TOO many already and often spend money I don't even have to obtain MORE

My wife is on my case something fierce and I just gotta try something to break this addiction .

Out of sight out of mind ...at least that's what I'm hoping

 

[MIKELUVR]

For the past 15 years I have used my Seal a Meal sealer for long term gun and ammo storage. About 2 months ago I un-bagged (de-bagged?) three .22 rifles that I had for my daughters. They've been stored since I moved to Arizona in 2002 and of course they were beautifully preserved.
I buy the bulk rolls of bagging material, so any length can be cut, as needed. I have stored pistols, including a Ruger .22 which stayed in the freezer for 4 years as a test bed, along with rifles and shotguns. I normally spray down the bore and exterior of the gun with WD-40, then seal as normal. An advantage of this system is the bagging is clear enough that you can check on the condition of the gun anytime you like. It also becomes evident very quickly if the vacuum has been compromised. The bagging material is heavy duty and able to withstand most any normal handling, repeatedly.

I think this is a great idea for my less expensive guns and ammo -
I got a Seal-o'-Meal unit in the basement still in it's unopened box that someone gave me for Christmas near 10 years ago ! I got so much ammo , bullets are coming out my ears and I think cranking up that un-used contraption will be the ticket to stashing away all them rounds . Thanks !

 

[JudgeColt]

For twenty years before I built my vault room where I have all of my guns stored "in the open" now, I stored my handguns in heavy, ordinary "Zip-Lock-type" bags, because I got too many for the storage space I had available to leave them in the rugs I had used before. The thick rugs took up too much room, and the heavy plastic bags allowed me to stack them up in about half the space, thus allowing me to double the number before finally running out of space again. At that point, I built the vault room.

The heavy bags protected the guns from rubbing against each other, and Tetra-Gun on the guns further protected them from any rust. (I squeezed out as much air as possible before sealing them up. I would use the amazing Ezzox as the rust preventive treatment today. I added "Vapor Tabs" as added rust protection.)

Sure, the treated bags are better, but my system was just as effective for a fraction of the cost. How can you improve on total protection?

 

[MIKELUVR]

Judge -

I use Ezzox as well , it is undoubtedly one of the best CLP's available . Common zip-lock plastic bags are probably quite satisfactory - however , they are semi- permeable and allow some air ( possibly insignificant amounts ) to pass thru .
I go overboard on most everything .

 

[chud333]

i'll second 29aholic's recommendation of BoreStores. I use them and they are great

I use these as well. They are impregnated with silicon and also
allow for easy access if you want to pull one from the safe to
shoot or carry. I keep all my handguns in them.
Bore Stores from Cabelas run about 6-9 bucks per.

Chuck

 

[Duster42]

Another vote for Bore-Stores.
I have used them for years and never had a problem.

 

[kennyb]

i simply clean,lube and place in racks in the safe with a goldenrod...works 100%

 

[JudgeColt]

I am skeptical that common "Zip-Lock-type" bags are any more permeable than the BoreStores bags, and at $6.00 to $9.00 each, someone who needs a hundred plus will have the price of a nice gun in the bags alone! If the common bags worked for me for twenty years, what more is needed?