Public Service Announcement

[bobsguns]

This weekend I updated my S/N spreadsheet. Found a few that weren't on there, so that got fixed.

But I also bought ball chain (pull chain for you kids), couplers & metal rimmed tags.

I cut chain pieces roughly 2" long & added a metal tag to each gun rug & case that I had. Now, I don't have to guess what gun is in which rug or hardcase. I just read the tag quickly & easily.

Should've done this year ago.

For those whom have a full safe(s), this is a huge time saver & lessens aggravation, IMO.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[Golddollar]

Where can I pick 30 feet of ball chain?

 

[Alk8944]

Where can I pick 30 feet of ball chain?

At about any hardware store.

 

[coltle6920]

Not sure everyone would have the patience or dexterity to make their own mini chain tags. I found string tags like the one pictured to be cheap and available anywhere office supplies are sold.

 

[Sevens]

It isn’t 100% clear from the post however the way I read it, it seems as if guns are stored inside zippered soft cases — while inside the gun safe.

If this is the situation then I will offer a public service message also:

most modern foam cases are hygroscopic — they attract and retain moisture.

If you take a pistol case out for shooting on a wet or humid day, that case is going to attract moisture inside and if you then place a handgun inside and lock it away in a safe, you could be subjected that handgun to a direct moisture assault.

It would be my recommendation that if you are storing handguns inside zippered soft cases while inside your safe that you delegate these cases ONLY for storage in the safe, to be left in the safe, while the handgun travels in a different case or group of cases meant specifically for travel and never for storage.

Your local climate, you safe’s interior, YMMV and all that.

Not much more frustrating than putting a handgun in a safe only to find out later that it’s degraded while in your safe.

 

[pasound]

I concur with Sevens on this. Years ago, all my handguns went to the safe in their original foam-lined plastic boxes, or in secondary foam-lined plastic like Planos. Then one day, getting several out for cleaning, I noticed tiny rust spots on one of my (of all things) stainless Rugers. A Flitz pass and good waxing later, all of the boxes went to the storage closet and I started using the tray-style standup holders of seven-eight gun size. Never seen any rust spots since. I use range bags to-from shooting sessions.

 

[pasound]

bobsguns, and all, I've had a spreadsheet of all my guns for over 10 years. Since they've been open to view since I changed the storage, I don't need to mark them with tags. I can identify them all.
Your system is good work to organize.

 

[bobsguns]

If you take a pistol case out for shooting on a wet or humid day, that case is going to attract moisture inside and if you then place a handgun inside and lock it away in a safe, you could be subjected that handgun to a direct moisture assault.

All true.

My safes have Goldenrod dehumidifiers.

 

[Beemerguy53]

With every smartphone these days containing a high resolution camera, it's very easy to take detailed photos of every gun you own, and store them in a file in your computer, with separate folders for each firearm.

 

[mtgianni]

I find a piece of blue painters tape on the case is easy and holds a lot of information.

 

[SafeTFirst]

I store my guns in these, with cloth adhesive tape I write on with a sharpie.

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[s&wchad]

These work well and cost about 12 cents each. Mine have have strings instead of split rings.

[ame]https://www.amazon.com/Fanrel-Pieces-Metal-Rimmed-Round/dp/B07Q2K45YK[/ame]

 

[bobsguns]

I find a piece of blue painters tape on the case is easy and holds a lot of information.

Ever try that on a rug? Let us know how it works out for ya.....................

 

[mtgianni]

Ever try that on a rug? Let us know how it works out for ya.....................

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This is what I am thinking when discussing a pistol rug. It works well for me.

 

[rockquarry]

I've found a gun safe shelf takes the place of a zippered case or other such casing or covering for handguns. Wipe down the gun with a soft oily cloth every year or two, though I've found the intervals not to be critical. Things might need more attention in very humid climates.