BartEnder Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have been looking for treated sleeves or socks for my cowboy guns, and was wondering what others use. I have been looking at http://borestores.com/and also regular sock type http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939460228/midwayusa-silicone-treated-rifle-and-shotgun-gun-sock . What do you use for transport and storage to protect your firearms from dings and moisture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 If anyone knows about the borestore pouches, what sizes would be good for a short 1873, RNV 4 3/4, and Baikal / Stoger sxs shotguns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Range Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have a good portion of my guns in my safes in the midway treated socks. They work good. They make a version for ARs too. I keep my Sass guns in them. The 73 hammer hangs up most of the time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyMaverick Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have been looking for treated sleeves or socks for my cowboy guns, and was wondering what others use. I have been looking at http://borestores.com/and also regular sock type http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939460228/midwayusa-silicone-treated-rifle-and-shotgun-gun-sock . What do you use for transport and storage to protect your firearms from dings and moisture? For transport, I use hard cases with foam inserts with desiccant packs. For storage I have a safe with heaters in it. For dings, I'm having my guns engraved... One scratch at a time. At the range I do sometimes use lined sleeves from WoodenWestWorks.com, if I think there's a potential for dirt and sand to get blown in them on windy days, or if it's raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 For some reason pink gun socks are a lot cheaper than grey. Who do you think the stores or mfgs are catering to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Tap Taylor Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I use treated gun socks on all guns. For 73 and DBL barrel I cut to fit. They unravel some. But work good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have Bore Stores for my guns. Never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Horace, What sizes work for your guns? I am leaning on going with the bore store brand, but don't know what sizes to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Howdy BartEnder, for transport I use hard cases or padded zippered cases, storage in a safe. If I was gonna use a gun sleeve for moisture protection I would use Bullfrogs. Been using alota their products for years here on the coast, they perform as advertised..... Good Luck http://www.bull-frog.com/products/ http://www.bull-frog.com/publications/articles/bury_seashore.php Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Jim Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 For rifles and shotguns, I use BORE STORES. For pistols, I use SACK-UPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Bart, measure your guns length. Also remember that scoped guns will be wider. Go here http://borestores.com/ and see what sizes will work for you. I usually buy them from dealers at the gun shows or through Midway etc. You can order them directly from Bore Stores also. Horace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 German Jim, What size would you recommend for a 80 - 20" 1873 Uberti straight stock and a 20" Baikal SxS? I am looking for something to protect my guns from an overcrowded safe and to help when transporting them in my hard sided case to and from the range. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 I am in the process of selling my home, so my guns are at my brothers house for the moment. I guess I will have to stop being lazy and just go over there and measure everything out. I appreciate all the help from everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I use the midway in the ar sies fro those type guns the Remington ans bore socks for everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 I went ahead and ordered 2 Bore Store P-4 sleeves and 1 P-3R sleeve. I will see what fits the best and I am sure I will be able to use all 3 sleeves. I will post as to what guns fit into each sleeve. Thanks for all the advice everyone! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9BWN2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AFFH4IQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I use the Bore Stores bags for all my toys, while they are in storage in the safe, I like the rust preventive the bags are supposed to have, while minimizing some of the dings and scratches Travelling, I use soft cases. If my guns do get a few dings and scratches, I don't fret about. They're a tool to me and things happen to them. Just gives them more character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothill Bandit, SASS# 48598 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 For rifles, I just use a knit sleeve. But since we always use two pistols, I carry mine in a Slix-Sox https://www.badmanbullets.com/OnlineStore/proddetail.php?prod=SliXsok-Pistol-Case BH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 I was more talking about for storage, but possibly for transport as well. I generally use a Browning Pelican style case for transport, but some extra padding in the hard case while in transit couldn't hurt anything. I am not too concerned with a few wearmarks as I too look at these items as tools. My safe is currently overloaded, so my guns tend to touch each other in the safe, so if some moisture develops in the safe, where the guns are touching will most likely rust. I appreciate all the input from everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Right-Fit-Novelty-Cotton-Cushion/dp/B01DXB9FEE/ref=sr_1_14?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1469548468&sr=1-14&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=knee+high+sports+socks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I do use socks as pictured above for pistols work very well. Move to AZ and moisture in safe is not a problem. Use hard sided foam cases for transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cent Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 http://www.jhornaday.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartEnder Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I got a chance to place some guns in the Bore Stores Sleeves. The P3-R fits my RNV 4 3/4 or my LCRx 3". The RNV is a snug fit, but I think it will work fine. The P-4 fits my Glock 22. Browning Buckmark, or 1911 gov. I am planning on ordering more of these storage sleeves as they seem to be constructed well and will prevent my guns from banging together and becoming damaged due to moisture. I meant to take pictures, but was in a hurry. I will try and update with pictures when I have a chance. NOTE: The P3-R will not fit a 5 1/2 cowboy gun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The sack ups are impregnated with silicon I spray my guns with Amsoil mp before putting them in the socks normally.it bonds with the metal of the gun and the excess gets soaked up by the socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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