Storing Stocks (Grips)

[flundertaker]

How do y'all store extra sets of factory stocks to keep them from getting dinged up and not lose the screw? I've wrapped then in bubble wrap but that makes them tough to tell which pair they are with out unwrapping them. I'm thinking some sort of craft related case with adjustable partitions might be a good solution.

 

[soFlaNative]

Tackle box?

 

[flundertaker]

Tackle box?

I've looked at a few and the compartments aren't large enough for N frame target stocks. You may fit some J frame stocks in them. It not the larger stocks.

 

[GypsmJim]

I like to build things. A piece of 1/4" Masonite for the back, small sections cut up for the dividers, 1x6 pine for the frame and a piece of plexiglass with handles for the top. The back is covered with felt. Everything stained and varnished.

(Hard to get a pic. The glass reflected the camera and the light. Had to remove it for clarity)

 

[MelvinWalker]

I go to my local cigar store and buy the top-shelf, nice cedar cigar boxes for $2...They nearly give them away when they are empty. Perfect storage for grips, etc.

 

[Bullet Bob]

If I have factory box/case, I put them in there. If not, I put them in old clean socks, with a 3"x5" card describing what gun they're for on the outside (held on with rubber bands), and keep them in a bag. If I want one it's easy to find, and it might help my son when I cease to be. I also have 3"x5" cards inside of my holsters for the same reason.

 

[D Brown]

I wrap them in a microfiber cloth and then store them in a larger box. The microfiber cloths can be purchased in bulk for really low prices.

 

[boykinlp]

I was recently sent a pair that I won at auction, and when I received them, they were shipped in a small "bubble wrap" type bag with small bubbles. It even had a sealable flap. I'm not sure if the seller made it or you can purchase them. You can actually see through them pretty well too. I thought the idea was great, but haven't really looked into it yet myself.
Larry

 

[HardToHandle]

I use a scrapbooking paper storage box.

 

[RT44nut]

I use 5x3x2 mailer boxes with a description label on the front and a stick it note in the box with price information. You can wrap the grips with tissue paper, bubble wrap, etc. if wanted and they stack great especially on a shelf in the safe.

 

[s&wchad]

I generally protect grips with baggies or bubble wrap, place them storage boxes according to manufacturer/frame size and keep them in tubs. I also re-use old grip boxes and blister packs.

 

[Truckman]

Ziplock baggies and stick-on labels in Tupperware work for me......Ben

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

3x5 ziplock bags, info on the outside with a sharpie, all the little bags stored in a huge industrial size ziplock bag (about 2'x2')

 

[gwpercle]

Old G.I. 50 cal Ammo Can ...
They have a good lid , wrap the grips up with a note as to what gun they go to ... you will forget ... one day !
I store the ammop box inside my house ... with HVAC ...
Not in unheated / uncooled space .
Gary

 

[sprscientist]

Canvas drawstring bags from Hobby Lobby

Canvas Drawstring Bags | Hobby Lobby | 1109388

 

[rockquarry]

Canvas drawstring bags from Hobby Lobby

Canvas Drawstring Bags | Hobby Lobby | 1109388

Zip Lok bags marked with Sharpie pen.

 

[dave1918a2]

I screw them together with a 38 special case as a separator and park them in a zip-loc bag. Never had any warp or discolor or anything.

 

[ken158]

Ziplock baggies and stick-on labels in Tupperware work for me......Ben

Exactly how I mark and store grips and put box on top shelf of closet.

 

[Baxter6551]

Screw secured on back of panel with painters tape, wrap with paper towel, put in baggie labeled with a sharpie, in a clear tote.

 

[gdogs]

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.

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

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.

 

[Drm50]

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.

 

[Gunhohulk]

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.

 

[boykinlp]

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

 

[MelvinWalker]

N frame grips

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

That's not a problem at all if you only have one extra set of N frame grips~

 

[paplinker]

I use 5x3x2 mailer boxes with a description label on the front and a stick it note in the box with price information. You can wrap the grips with tissue paper, bubble wrap, etc. if wanted and they stack great especially on a shelf in the safe.

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.

 

[paplinker]

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!

 

[gdogs]

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.

 

[jack the toad]

I think I've posted this before but maybe not? Seems to work ok for me.

Somewhat similar for holsters.

 

[s&wchad]

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!