Silicone gun socks

[monotonous_iterancy]

I got some silicone impregnated gun socks, but I've never used one, I've read great things about them though. How reusable are they? How long do they last?

 

[xfyrfiter]

I keep all of my uncased rifles in them and have never had a corrosion problem. However I live in a very dry climate [less than 20% humidity most of the time].

 

[mg.mikael]

I've had one on a Marlin 795 for nearly a year(since the last time I shot it) and have only taken it out of the sock once since then.....overall it's the best $6 I spent. The fabric is not being stretched out, the oil hasn't dried out, and the gun looks like new. And I live in an area of wild temperature fluctuations from high humidity and 90's in the summer to 20's in the winter.

As for being re-usable what do you mean? You can use it on any gun as long as it fits in the sock.

 

[floorit76]

All of them I have been around take on a strong foul smell after awhile. Hard to get rid of. I'll never have another.

 

[bubbacrabb]

I like em. I moved from AZ to oregon about a year ago, not a spec of rust on my guns. I'm moving to Indiana in a month and will continue to use them. Keeps em rust free, and helps keep em from getting marred up. I bought a bunch of pistol ones which I feel stupid over. Just get the rifle one for pistol, cut and sew in a string to pull closed, I paid the sale amount per gun sock as rifle, coulda saved myself some money. Oh well, live and learn, good products.

 

[monotonous_iterancy]

That sounds encouraging. How long do they last before they have to be replaced?

 

[xfyrfiter]

I don't know, never worn one out and I imagine you could use some spray silicone waterproofer used for tents and such to refresh the protection. Or just buy a new one, they are pretty cheap insurance.

 

[texasgun]

I wipe my guns down with a bit of CLP or the Rem Oil patches (wearing nitril gloves) and store them in the yellow Winchester branded silicone gun cleaning cloths. Never had any rust issues.

 

[k_dawg]

Any firearm I own which touches foam, I use a sock.

 

[Kingcreek]

I turn mine inside out and spray with silicone every year or two. I've been using them for 15 years in my safe with dehumidifier. Saves from dings and scratches and you can get 42 guns in a 30 gun safe.

 

[2nd 41]

Can I extend the question. Is ok to leave a weapon in a Silicon Sock and store it in a fire safe with a dri-rod?

 

[oneounceload]

I do exactly that here in humid FL - it also helps prevent "safe dings" when removing and replacing guns

 

[BigN]

I keep all my guns in the socks while in the safe. Keeps them from getting dinged up in a too full safe. I have tags hanging from each so I can see what's inside without pulling the gun off.

 

[Swing]

They've worked for me in really humid areas.

 

[Ehtereon11B]

I have a silicone sock for each of my long guns. They are great way to keep rust off your rifle if you don't have a climate controlled safe, or you are storing a weapon for a long time. I used them as a temporary solution until I got my safe back. Now I use them to transport long guns to and from the range on rainy or muggy days. The rest I will use for heirloom rifles. As to how long they last I am not sure. I used mine for about a year with regular checks for rust (never found any.) They are great for protecting scopes if you get the right width.

My only complaint with them is minor. They take a few minutes to put on and take off if they are like the ones I got from Cabelas. Not a big deal if it is a rifle you don't plan on shooting often. So don't stick your loaded HD shotgun in one for quick access.

 

[monotonous_iterancy]

They sound great. I wish I'd known about them before. I'm admittedly terrible at removing rust. I've heard people here say to use 0000 steel wool, but it doesn't really seem to do anything. I guess I'm not doing it right.

 

[capcyclone]

Sorry to dredge up an old topic, but I thought this would be better than creating a new string on a topic I had a question on.

Can someone tell me how often to refresh the silicone on the socks? I'm in a dry climate, but I like to use "belt & suspenders" approach to rust protection. Dry climate and I use dessicant containers - but I keep all my long guns in silicone socks as well. In addition to the rust prevention, I like the fact that I can fit more long guns in my safe and still avoid dings. But, how often do you refresh the silicone on the socks?

 

[sleepyone]

I tried them once but I must be allergic to silicone because I developed a horrible rash on the soles of my feet!