I have never done it before, but some of you guys apparently wear white gloves when fondling your cleaned guns to keep the prints down. Where do you get the gloves and how expensive are they? Thanks.
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High end photo stores sell them, but you can get them cheaper else where, but they must be 100% cotton. Do not use any fabric softeners when you wash them it will chemicals in the gloves. Use unscented soaps or soaps with conditioners in them.
Also do not wear hand cream when putting on the gloves. It will transfer through the gloves.
Here is a link to an online place to get them cheap:
http://www.whitecottongloves.net/
Also do not wear hand cream when putting on the gloves. It will transfer through the gloves.
Here is a link to an online place to get them cheap:
http://www.whitecottongloves.net/
bk43
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I do at times and they're a dime or so per pair shipped on fleabay. Search white cotton gloves and you'll get pages of them.
Bob
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TheHobbyist
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If I may recommend a more economic option:
Go to your local farm supply store and pick up a box of latex gloves; usually come in quantities of 50-100.
If you can't find the farm variety (which I believe to be more durable, yet flexible), you can find general latex gloves at any pharmacy-type retail store.
While the white glove option will work, and some prefer it, latex will provide the same results you seek.
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Go to your local farm supply store and pick up a box of latex gloves; usually come in quantities of 50-100.
If you can't find the farm variety (which I believe to be more durable, yet flexible), you can find general latex gloves at any pharmacy-type retail store.
While the white glove option will work, and some prefer it, latex will provide the same results you seek.
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dang...think i'll just continue to keep a silcon cloth handy
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NO, NO, NO.
Don't do it.
I have no desire to hear rubber gloves snapping behind me at a gun show.
Brett248Vista
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Or just buy stainless and parkerized guns 
And I'm with you Lee... Last thing I want to hear behind me at a show *snap* "there's just one more place we have to check!"
And I'm with you Lee... Last thing I want to hear behind me at a show *snap* "there's just one more place we have to check!"
CAJUNLAWYER
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NO, NO, NO.
Don't do it.
I have no desire to hear rubber gloves snapping behind me at a gun show.
Don't worry big guy-you'll just feel a little pressure
bobelk99
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Paint stores usually have cotton gloves. Seems like there are more paint stores than farm stores 'in town'.
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The white glove thing is really not necessary (unless your talking about an extremely valuable piece), just give it a wipe down with Remoil or your favorite oil/rust preventative. Has worked for me for 43 years and I have never had any rust on any gun.
chief38
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When I first started collecting back in the 1950's the white gloves were de riguere in the rare Colt and Winchester community. You never touched another person's gun without their specific permission and when you did you wore goves. If you were so gross as to operate the action without asking, you might find yourself being reprimanded at best, or escorted out of the show at worst. The collector shows were very much gentlemenly events with a large component of ties and coats. Much of that courtesy still exists in the SWCA Shows, although certainly in a less formal setting.
I cringe when I see the slovenly nature of most public gun shows. It takes constant attention to keep some pot bellied "bubba" in camoflage from grabbing up a pristine antique gun in their salty peanut clenched fists while they spill their coke on your table cover and the other guns. All the while their misshapen offspring are crawling under your table and leering at you. (spoken somewhat "tongue-in-cheek"...but with a healthy dose of truth).
A number of years ago when I first joined the predecessor of this Forum, one of my first posts was to lament the loss of the "white glove" courtesy of the old gun shows. I was soundly berated and chastised. I expect no less today. "Lay on, Macduff. And damned be he who first cries 'Hold!'".
Bob
I cringe when I see the slovenly nature of most public gun shows. It takes constant attention to keep some pot bellied "bubba" in camoflage from grabbing up a pristine antique gun in their salty peanut clenched fists while they spill their coke on your table cover and the other guns. All the while their misshapen offspring are crawling under your table and leering at you. (spoken somewhat "tongue-in-cheek"...but with a healthy dose of truth).
A number of years ago when I first joined the predecessor of this Forum, one of my first posts was to lament the loss of the "white glove" courtesy of the old gun shows. I was soundly berated and chastised. I expect no less today. "Lay on, Macduff. And damned be he who first cries 'Hold!'".
Bob
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Lee always wears pearls and heels with his white gloves!
I like the nitrile (sp?) gloves. I use them when I clean & oil...then if I want to handle them, on go the gloves...that way I can re-handle and not worry about re-wiping and re-oiling the guns in between range use.
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...with a simple little black dress.Lee always wears pearls and heels with his white gloves!
Try to UNsee THAT picture!
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I was at a gun show years back... saw a guy looking at a 5" 27.
Pops the cyl open... spins it... flick of the wrist to close it.
Points it at the table and pops of 6-7 rapid fire dry fires...
Puts it down... says it isnt what he is looking for... and wanders into the crowd.
Jim
Pops the cyl open... spins it... flick of the wrist to close it.
Points it at the table and pops of 6-7 rapid fire dry fires...
Puts it down... says it isnt what he is looking for... and wanders into the crowd.
Jim
good googly moogly!!
Google Images is your best friend, or maybe your worst nightmare. I still laugh everytime I see that picture.
Sorry Lee, I just COULD NOT RESIST THE TEMPTATION.
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