long term storage - silicone or gun oil? - The Firearms Forum

9 fingers · 07-17-2009, 08:17 PM

This might be a dumb question but for long term gun storage, maybe 1 to 10 years, is it best to wipe the gun down with a silicone cloth and put it away or better to wipe it down with Rem oil or Hoppes oil? Or oil it and then put it in one of those silicone socks? I have my pre 1900 guns stored in the socks in a hard case but want to know the best way to store the ones that may sit for a few years because I just don't get around to shooting them all.
Thanks, 9 fingers

johnlives4christ · 07-17-2009, 09:40 PM

what you have described should work upwards of ten years i would think

armedandsafe · 07-17-2009, 11:46 PM

When I get a new hardcase with the foam inserts, I spray them with silicone lubricant. This cuts down on the moisture retension a LOT. Go easy, it can get messy if you are using the case for transport to the range, For long term storage, I don't think you care all that much.

Pops

Bill DeShivs · 07-18-2009, 07:57 PM

Guns should never be stored in the hard cases with foam. Oils deteriorate the foam, the foam attracts moisture, and the case has no airflow.

Oldeyes · 07-19-2009, 09:28 AM

I stumbled across G96 Gun Treatment a number of years ago when I having a severe surface rusting issue with a particular Thompson Center Contender pistol. I tried all sorts of gun oils and other such surface protecting products with only limited success. The G96 protectant contains a number of highly viscous (and pleasant smelling) natural oils which do a good 10 year 'in the case' protecting job. I sprayed the G96 onto a clean rag and wiped the firearms down. If you spray the firearms directly, allow time for the volatile aerosol carrier to evaporate. I then placed the guns into synthetic cases or synthetic gun rugs and placed those into a pretty dry humidity controlled environment. Make sure that you cover every nook and cranny on the firearm and you'll be good to go.

07-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
9 fingers V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 134	long term storage - silicone or gun oil? This might be a dumb question but for long term gun storage, maybe 1 to 10 years, is it best to wipe the gun down with a silicone cloth and put it away or better to wipe it down with Rem oil or Hoppes oil? Or oil it and then put it in one of those silicone socks? I have my pre 1900 guns stored in the socks in a hard case but want to know the best way to store the ones that may sit for a few years because I just don't get around to shooting them all. Thanks, 9 fingers -->

07-17-2009, 09:40 PM	#2
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: long term storage - silicone or gun oil? what you have described should work upwards of ten years i would think

07-17-2009, 11:46 PM	#3
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: long term storage - silicone or gun oil? When I get a new hardcase with the foam inserts, I spray them with silicone lubricant. This cuts down on the moisture retension a LOT. Go easy, it can get messy if you are using the case for transport to the range, For long term storage, I don't think you care all that much. Pops

07-18-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: long term storage - silicone or gun oil? Guns should never be stored in the hard cases with foam. Oils deteriorate the foam, the foam attracts moisture, and the case has no airflow. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

07-19-2009, 09:28 AM	#5
Oldeyes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 218	Re: long term storage - silicone or gun oil? I stumbled across G96 Gun Treatment a number of years ago when I having a severe surface rusting issue with a particular Thompson Center Contender pistol. I tried all sorts of gun oils and other such surface protecting products with only limited success. The G96 protectant contains a number of highly viscous (and pleasant smelling) natural oils which do a good 10 year 'in the case' protecting job. I sprayed the G96 onto a clean rag and wiped the firearms down. If you spray the firearms directly, allow time for the volatile aerosol carrier to evaporate. I then placed the guns into synthetic cases or synthetic gun rugs and placed those into a pretty dry humidity controlled environment. Make sure that you cover every nook and cranny on the firearm and you'll be good to go.