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I store this in the original box, wiped down in BreakFree and wrapped in oil paper. Gun is unfired from 78
I wipe them down every 6-12 months if I don't shoot them. More in humid conditions.
I wipe them down every 6-12 months if I don't shoot them. More in humid conditions.
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Every time I shoot my guns, I clean them until the patch comes out white. It may take a little elbow grease but the metal is clean. I store them in my safe with a golden rod de-humidifer. When I carry a gun and put it away for the day or in my night stand, I wipe it down with a cloth slightly damp with Sentry protector. My guns look like they just came out of the factory. Do not store in a box or rag around the gun. Invest in a good quality safe to protect them from unauthorized hands.
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I was taught that cleanliness is paramount when it comes to firearms. My mentor and I would clean beyond what I do today... which is remove lead fouling with a brush, and clean powder fouling with Hoppies and WD-40. I've been cleaning this way for 40+ years, and all of my guns look like new. Wipe them dry after cleaning with a silicon cloth... and put them in the safe.
On a slightly different angle to the topic... what is the best (lowest risk of damage to finish) way to remove the lead from the front of the cyl after shooting? I have noticed a greater amount of this on my K-22 than I get from my 38 special reloads in the K-38. As well some of the foreign made... Aguila Match Rifle Ammunition seems to leave an inordinant amount of lead fouling. Any clues why? Do they use recycled solder for bullet material?
On a slightly different angle to the topic... what is the best (lowest risk of damage to finish) way to remove the lead from the front of the cyl after shooting? I have noticed a greater amount of this on my K-22 than I get from my 38 special reloads in the K-38. As well some of the foreign made... Aguila Match Rifle Ammunition seems to leave an inordinant amount of lead fouling. Any clues why? Do they use recycled solder for bullet material?
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I clean my guns each time I shoot them. If I am out in the field and I don't shoot the gun at all, I will wipe it down with an oily cloth and oil the bore. At the end of the hunting trip, it will get a full cleaning even if (rarely) I did not fire a shot.
As far as my carry guns are concerned, I usually clean and lightly lubricate them about every 3 months. At the end of the year, I thoroughly clean them. Since I practice with my carry pieces, I will thoroughly clean them after a range session as well.
As far as my "collectibles" are concerned, I go over them once a year if they are not shot. Of course they get a good cleaning if I do shoot them.
I own very few guns that are "Safe Queens", but those few do get treated with RIG Universal grease and that will last just about forever as long as they are not shot. I RIG them inside & out. If I do decide to break the cherry on one of them, I have to remove the Rig and give it a good cleaning before firing it. I have had a couple of Safe Queens for 25 years or so that have been treated with RIG and they are as good today as the day I got them. I do take off the grips when I use the RIG.
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chief38
As far as my carry guns are concerned, I usually clean and lightly lubricate them about every 3 months. At the end of the year, I thoroughly clean them. Since I practice with my carry pieces, I will thoroughly clean them after a range session as well.
As far as my "collectibles" are concerned, I go over them once a year if they are not shot. Of course they get a good cleaning if I do shoot them.
I own very few guns that are "Safe Queens", but those few do get treated with RIG Universal grease and that will last just about forever as long as they are not shot. I RIG them inside & out. If I do decide to break the cherry on one of them, I have to remove the Rig and give it a good cleaning before firing it. I have had a couple of Safe Queens for 25 years or so that have been treated with RIG and they are as good today as the day I got them. I do take off the grips when I use the RIG.
Regard,
chief38
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Storage in box?
Hi all. I keep seeing posts that sy not to store your guns in the original boxes. Could someone explain this to me? I have stored my guns in the original boxes for the last thirty years. The smiths I have came with the vapor barrier paper. That is what I keep them in.I have several commeratives that came in the presentation boxes. I leave them that way. I have never had any problems.
I have descecant in the safe and one of the Remington moisture absorbers.
Thanks to any and all that reply.
John
Hi all. I keep seeing posts that sy not to store your guns in the original boxes. Could someone explain this to me? I have stored my guns in the original boxes for the last thirty years. The smiths I have came with the vapor barrier paper. That is what I keep them in.I have several commeratives that came in the presentation boxes. I leave them that way. I have never had any problems.
I have descecant in the safe and one of the Remington moisture absorbers.
Thanks to any and all that reply.
John
I'm a clean freak when it comes to my firearms. I like stainless guns because it is easier to see if you missed any carbon or dirt when cleaning them.
I bought two dozen of the AR15 GI cleaning brushes and they get used every time I shoot one of my handguns. The bores I clean with the lead away patches and then oil before putting them up. I spray silicone lubricant spray on the guns to prevent rust before I put them in the Bore Store cases.
It may be excessive but I plan on keeping them in great shape to last as long as possible.
I bought two dozen of the AR15 GI cleaning brushes and they get used every time I shoot one of my handguns. The bores I clean with the lead away patches and then oil before putting them up. I spray silicone lubricant spray on the guns to prevent rust before I put them in the Bore Store cases.
It may be excessive but I plan on keeping them in great shape to last as long as possible.
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on a stainless gun get a leadaway cloth...birchwood casey,outers,etc.all make them..it will remove the carbon from the face of the cylinder...use GREAT CAUTION on a blued gun as it's possible to remove the bluing if you get to carried away..bore paste on a toothbrush will also remove it
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GRIM REAPER,
I am in agreement with you. I store all my handguns in their original boxes. I give them a good cleaning, and leave a little Remoil inside & out. Then I wrap them up in the yellowish S & W barrier paper and they are always perfectly fine! That said, I do keep them in my safe which is in a finished basement that is heated and air conditioned. If I lived in a super hot and humid place, I would basically do the same, with the exception of using RIG UNIVERSAL to coat the guns. That stuff is bullet proof as far a I am concerned.
regards,
chief38
I am in agreement with you. I store all my handguns in their original boxes. I give them a good cleaning, and leave a little Remoil inside & out. Then I wrap them up in the yellowish S & W barrier paper and they are always perfectly fine! That said, I do keep them in my safe which is in a finished basement that is heated and air conditioned. If I lived in a super hot and humid place, I would basically do the same, with the exception of using RIG UNIVERSAL to coat the guns. That stuff is bullet proof as far a I am concerned.
regards,
chief38
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