Silicone socks for in safe storage

[birddog 68]

Hello all, I have decided to put my Smith & Wesson official police 38 into the safe for safe keeping. It's been a home protection revolver living in the bedroom for over 20 years but decided to get something different for this role.
I don't have or have room in the safe for a pistol rack so was thinking of putting a nice coat of oil on it and placing it in one of the silicone socks. I will periodically wipe it down.
I know this isn't a high dollar revolver but it's in good shape for a early 1940's pistol and would like to keep it this way.
I'd like to hear from others that have used the socks or maybe there's something else that I should look into?
Thanks for any assistance.

 

[Hairtrigger]

I use them to help avoid safe dings
I help a small dehumidifier in my safe for extra peace of mind

 

[akdad]

I've used em before and they seem to work good. I think a dehumidifier is an also a good plan as well.

 

[birddog 68]

small dehumidifier

I think a dehumidifier is an also a good plan as well.

I forgot to mention that I do have a dehumidifier in my safe.

 

[akdad]

If you keep an eye on midway they often have 6 or 12 packs on sale very reasonable.

 

[birddog 68]

If you keep an eye on midway they often have 6 or 12 packs on sale very reasonable.

Will do. Thanks for the heads up

 

[26Reload]

Don't let the impregnated sock touch on your rubber butt pads....
The touching made my Simms get gooey..
Don't know if it harms rigid pads...

Shouldn't need any cleaning of the pistol after installed inside the sock....

 

[Hot648]

I've used the silicone socks for years to do just that protect my rifles. I have a couple of grandpa's rifles from 2 grandfather's that don't leave the safe much but they are in great shape due to being in those silicone socks. They also prevent and scratches as my safe is a bit full. Definitely use one with some sort of dehumidifier.

 

[birddog 68]

Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and ordered a couple for pistols and a few for long guns.

Don't let the impregnated sock touch on your rubber butt pads....
The touching made my Simms get gooey..

Thanks for this tip. I bought a model 700 years ago and the pad was gooey. I guess this is possibly what had happened to it.

 

[Chadp82]

Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and ordered a couple for pistols and a few for long guns.

Thanks for this tip. I bought a model 700 years ago and the pad was gooey. I guess this is possibly what had happened to it.

You bought it 700 years ago.

 

[birddog 68]

You bought it 700 years ago.

I must have skipped school the day they taught where to put commas. Or I am as old as I feel this morning!

 

[LuvDog]

I use them for all my rifles. Space is tight in my safe and it keeps them ding free. I do run a golden rod too, but haven't had any problem

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

I forgot to mention that I do have a dehumidifier in my safe.

I use old worn out tube socks when they get holes in them. Wipe the pistol down with some oil. Put it in the sock. I have even put them in a ziplock baggie or the gun case. No problems yet. But I get mine out about once a year just to see how there doing. Usually they still have some oil on. They might not have the fancy colors. But I found another use for my worn out socks. That is after you wash them.

 

[cohunt]

I would think silicone socks would make your feet sweat