sousana
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I keep my S&W boxes stored separate from guns to avoid wear and tear on boxes. I store S&Ws in the plastic Taurus cases. You can usually find a Taurus model that is a copy that will fit your S&W perfectly.
I've got the boxes and sales receipts of each and every gun I've ever purchased. When I get a new to me gun home, I first remove it from the box/case, put the receipt and oem mags into the box then vacuum seal the entire thing. I then place it in a numbered container who's number goes into my record book so I know what box to go to in the event I need the box/warranty/manual/spare mags. I'll then break the weapon down to it's base piece to clean and oil it, put it back together then vacuum seal it in acid free bags and then it goes onto a shelf in the vault. I've done this for so long it's simply what I do. It keeps dust and rust off the weapon period. My grandfathers WWII issued Colt 1911 has been vacuum sealed since I put the gun away in the 80's. I take it out from time to time to reclean and lube it then back it goes into a vacuum bag. Finish remains as bright as it was the day it was issued. I do this with all loose ammo as well and holsters. I have 2 55g drums full of holsters, all leather, each cleaned and vacuum sealed and labeled. You never know when you'll need holster so I never get rid of em. Spare magazines? Yes, when not in use they are cleaned, lubed and vacuum sealed. Too much you say?? Well, maybe, but it works for me. Back in the late 80's to very early 90's I bought the contents of a dealers shop, almost 100% 1911 parts, enough to put dozens of 1911's together, along with magazines and mag rebuild kits. The magazines are all Pachmyer stainless 8rd. Does vacuum seal work? These Packmyer mags look like 2022 production.
