gav05 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi all iv just got my guns out to give them a clean ivalways cleaned them and put them away dry and well cleaned butiv got them out and found a few rust spots on the barrels I just want to know if tjer is anything I'm doing wrong and or how can I stop it happeningiv got my brand new semi auto in there and don't want the same thing to start happening to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I use a sachet of VP90 rust inhibitor at around £6 to £7, changing it once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I wipe them down lightly with oil, just a drop on a bit of cloth, not enough to cover me in oil each time I handle it. I also put in something to absorb moisture, it's amazing how much can be in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I just give the metalwork a rub with a tiny bit of Abbey gun oil and never had any issues even when they are stored in the slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Dont handle them with sweaty palms, keep a light lube on them, use a desicant in the safe, low level heating, never put them back wet, remove all traces of salt before oiling and last but not least watch for cold areas when you mount a safe as they draw condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigben Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Fit the safe on a chimny breast with a log burner and keep it warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I simply keep an oily rag in a sealable sandwich bag and give the guns a wipe over when putting back. I have previously used the VP90 sachets,but cannot see any difference without.Would like to know a definite anwser if they work or just a fad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al69ec Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I use a couple of sachets of silica gel, one on the bottom and one taped to the inside of the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 You could always use a silicone sock to keep the moisture out. Think they're only a tenner. Luckily my boiler pipes run just underneath where I installed my cabinet so the whole storage space is warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Fit the safe on a chimny breast with a log burner and keep it warm! it might dry the wood out and make it swell in moist atmospheric conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav05 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I do always use a light oil rag on them and never have put them away wet just noticed they were getting a bit rusty iv ordered some of the vp90 s to try I think its because its a new build house and the safe was on the wall within the first few days of moving in and there is still moisture in the wall behined the safe ill see how the VPS do and ill keep on top of the oiling thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve72 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Try, if possible not to mount the cabinet on an external wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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