How to store? pistols

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roylt

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New to "collecting" and would like advise on how to store my P series.

I have the plastic cases for most of them but the ones I don't, is there a cloth or plastic I should lay them on?

Any and all input welcomed.
 
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zipper cases (pouches) whatever , as long as they are NOT vinyl ,as they have to 'breathe'....you say you are missing some P series cases? I have a bunch of them I'll let go "cheap"...let me know
 

radicalrod

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Hey I am called crazy but I buy NEW SOCKS and oil up my guns put the sock over them then put them in zip lock bags.....it has worked well for me.....the freezer bags have a place to write all the info on them.....if you are a good stacker you can get maybe 40 or so Ft's in one filing cabinet drawer.....FIRE PROOF of course.....I only use "used socks" when I sell a gun :lol: :lol: :lol: YMMV.....see ya RR.

PS I am talking about the socks we wear on our feet...not the expensive "GUN SOCKS".....10 pair for 7.99 at Meiers.....enough for 20 guns..... :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

chopprs

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What Radical said but the battery operated vacuum pack freezer bags are way better. I also put a couple/few of the silica gel packets that come packed with various items in there too........
Of course in the safe is good and then just pull them out a couple times a year for a fondling and a rub down! :)
 

roylt

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What about the "inside" of the gun? Should I spray oil inside the mag well and slide area etc? I'm new to all this and my wife thinks I'm crazy "wasting" money on guns.
 
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Are you actually collecting or just storing them between uses. If you use them, especially frequently, a light coating of your favorite gun spray with a wipe to spread it around is fine. Just keep them from lating against materials that will trap moisture.
 

chopprs

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..or get a silicone cloth and just wipe it off well after a normal clean and lube.
 

roylt

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What I call collecting is most likely not collecting to the true gun guy.

All are used and can/will be shot from time to time but may also have a 6 month rest in the safe.

Trying to get all the metal P-series.

Current list is:
KP89DC
P89DC
KP90DC
PP90DC (LE only)
KP91DC

Still hunting for:
KP85
KP93DC
KP94DC
and maybe a KP89DAO

Thanks for the input guys,
Roy
 
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