if you put your gun in a gun case or gun sock, does it completely protect the gun from rust?

Answer 1

Some of the worst cases of rust I have seen came from weapons stored in gun cases.
Because of climate changes and humidity gun cases can draw moister like a sponge and hold it for prolong periods.
Even the so called water proof cases.
Gun cabinets or better yet a Gun Safe with a Dehumidifier or Hydrosorbent silica canister to remove moisture is the best safe guard from rust and keeping the weapons well oiled.
Using good quality oil is also the key to protecting weapons.
I will not ever use WD 40 on any of my weapons because it evaporates and leaves the metal unprotected.
I saw a test of all the top gun oils testing in both desert and artic conditions all major gun oils like Rem-oil, Hoppes and so on all failed in one or the other extreme.
They also tested a few common household oils like 3 in 1 and even 30 weight motor oil
Believe it or not 3 in 1 passed with flying colors in both extremes and the 30 weight motor oil came in next best with some problems in the artic test.

D58



Hunting with Rifle, Pistol, Muzzle loader and Bow for over 3 decades.
Reloading Rifle, Pistol and shotgun for over 3 decades

Answer 2

A breathable gun sock is the best general storage method. If you have a locker/safe you can use the desiccant. There is no storage method that in itself will protect guns from rust. I use an item both personally and in my gun shop called R.I.G (Rust Inhibiting Grease) that you can buy from Brownells.com on line. This is a grease like texture material designed solely for gun metal surfaces to prevent rust.To use it most effectively I make a "RIG Rag" by taking a new washcloth or small 100% cotton hand towel and brushing the RIG onto the surface with a brush. You then take the rag and RIG and wipe the wash cloth or towel against itself to distribute the RIG all over and into the rag. You then simply wipe down your guns metal surfaces with the infused rag leaving a light coat on all metal parts. Once you are finished store the treated rag in a zip lock Gallon size plastic bag. You can wipe off any excess with another clean soft cloth. I was taught this by my gunsmith instructor/teacher ( He was 60 then ,and had many years of experience) 20 years ago and have used it in my gun shop and personal firearms since. I have NEVER had any problems let alone seen any rust on any of these treated guns
It will not be affected by temperaturte is moisture resistant, and will not disolve or affect foam gun case linings.. I personally swear by this product. Simple

Answer 3

Gun Sock

Answer 4

No it does not. I keep my rifles in Remington brand gun socks after they have been treated with Remoil (some of the best stuff around) and then they are locked in cases. My pistols are Remoiled and wrapped in anrt-rust plastic and locked up. I also use silica desicate packs with guns and ammo. I am very particular about my "steel babies". I do not have or need a self-defense gun right now and what I have is stuff that I like enough to keep in storage the way I do. When I do pick up a self-defense piece it will be something economical and very basic. That gun will be stored differently.

Answer 5

If more people carried guns crime would drop. Not to mention that 0.83% means that 0.83% of people were protected and those numbers would be 0% had guns not been there to protect them. Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Snakes kill people too. Are you going to make snakes illegal with guns? People die when they get run over by a car. Are you going to make cars illegal? The. List of things that kill people gose on. Guns are not on the list. I have 15 guns and never have seen them kill people. All I have seen is a gun just sitting there until I pick it up then it rests in my hands. I shoot a dear with the gun. I shot the dear not the gun what makes it any different if I shoot a person.

Answer 6

No in order to protect a gun 100% from rusting would be to placed it in a vacuumed sealed container, best thing to do is keep the gun cleaned and oled

Answer 7

No, in fact you might accelerate the process by trapping moisture.

Clean the gun, light lube on the internals. use one of those rust preventive wipe cloths and go over the entire gun.

Answer 8

It can help, but it depends where you keep it. I left my SKS in a solid case in my truck, and when I brought it out it was starting to get a little surface rust. So I buffed it out oiled it, and chalked it up to experience. Ultimately, you always need to keep it oiled, because the case is not going to do much at all.

Answer 9

dont lock your guns up their made to use. store them at what ever you like(in summer the ac takes moisture out and in winter electric heat dries the air) look and play with them often. While you do that check the oil on them and clean the ones that you shoot that dont get cleaned very often(the people that clean their guns every time and swear to it dont have a life). Leave your guns where you can see them and want to play with them.

Answer 10

Never store you firearms in a case or sock*... Only to be used for transporting back and forth to the field or range*...