silicone cloths or socks recomended?

[david8613 69]

are silicone cloths or socks recommended? or any silicone spray and rag do? i am putting together a pretty good collection and would like to know the best way to store them when they are not in use? any special proceedures?

[JackDaWack 2,895]

are silicone cloths or socks recommended? or any silicone spray and rag do? i am putting together a pretty good collection and would like to know the best way to store them when they are not in use? any special proceedures?

I personally use Hoppe's lubricating oil and microfiber towels/q-tips for the final coat after cleaning. My guns sit in a safe with moisture capturing pouches, but u dont really need them if you store them in a temp controlled room well lubed. If your not using them then a healthy coating of lube should be on every part of the gun/s including the inside of the barrels. Make sure you use gun lube tho, any lube will protect the gun, but not every lube will allow it run correctly/ protect it in use. I use wd-40 after i use the gun to keep the crap from caking up in the barrel before i get to clean it thoroughly, i would never use it for protection/cleaning/lubrication tho, there is much better stuff out there for that. I also use the otis 085 multi-purpose solvent/lube to clean the gun. I purchased an Otis kit when i found one for like 1/2 off and it came with everything i would ever need to clean a gun, the best tools i found are the tiny scraper tools that allow you to really dig the grime out of the rails and other hard to clean spots. I prefer extremely clean guns but that's just me. Some guys wont bother with the finer detailing. You could make the process extremely quick or very long.

[Col. Mortimer 11]

I use the silicone impregnated gun socks. They help prevent scratches when you put them in and take them out of the safe. I have no problems with rust either.

[lunker 274]

I use the silicone impregnated gun socks. They help prevent scratches when you put them in and take them out of the safe. I have no problems with rust either.

 

 

+1. I have some rifles with nice wood that was getting a little dinged before i started using silicone socks. Now everything is fine.

[Jimbo1911 0]

I also use the socks,they keep my guns looking good as new. (i know that sounds like a commercial).

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

You can buy 6 packs of socks cheap from I believe midway. I use them for the fancy stuff in the safe so I dont have to worry about charging handles taking chunks out of the neighboring rifles. I use pistol socks, too

[JackDaWack 2,895]

You can buy 6 packs of socks cheap from I believe midway. I use them for the fancy stuff in the safe so I dont have to worry about charging handles taking chunks out of the neighboring rifles. I use pistol socks, too

yeah they sell them by 1 or 6