I thought it was a bad idea to store firearms in a plastic bag.

 

Do you know why that is?


I vaguely remember hearing something about that a long time ago, with the reasoning being that plastic bags trap in condensation/moisture.


Seems like a problem that could be solved by putting desiccant packs in the bag with the gun? Or would that not work for some reason?


Thanks for any info!

 

Brownell's carry them but are all backordered.

BROWNELLS TRIPLE TOUGH™ PREMIUM STORAGE BAGS | Brownells

Tough but flexible; these bags are puncture resistant, semi-transparent and have a 0% moisture transmission rating, so rust-protected items sealed inside will remain rust and corrosion free indefinitely. Resistant to all petroleum based chemicals ...

www.brownells.com

Midway:

Otis Rust Stopper Rust Prevention Storage Bag Rifle/Shotgun 2PK

Prevent your guns from rust & corrosion by placing them in a Rust Stopper Rust Prevention Storage Rifle/Shotgun Bag prior to storing for the season....

www.midwayusa.com

 

why not just silicone sock?

 

Yeah, on second thought, going to go with silicone socks


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Better cake it back up with cosmoline first!

 

Check this out.

Clear Poly Tubing. 10

Width: 10 " Length: 1000 ft. Gauge: 6 Mil Packed: 1/case. All our clear poly tubing is made of 100% virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) resin that meets FDA/USDA specifications.

plasticbagpartners.com

 

Some years ago I got some Z-CORR bags that worked fine, except if handled frequently, I found they wouldn't last. I'd recommend if the idea is to put away and not mess with too often.

 

added benefit that socks help reduce safe rash on wood furniture.

 

I would be nervous to store in plastic long term. Yes, new guns are shipped in them but they probably aren’t expected to stay in them extremely long term.

 

Agreed. Long term storage in plastic would have be part a of plan that included Cosmoline or some kind of grease that didn’t damage the bag. I’s sure it’s doable, just be sure it’s a researched plan.

 

To the OP google "zerust" to find current production VCI storage bags. They have a website that you can buy directly from. ZCORR bags are good but the name changed and the company is gone now ("goodbye as of Dec 2020"). If you can find old ones they're Bluguard bags.

Get what you can while you can. I've used VCI bags ever since Bianchi sold 'em late last century and they work.

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