I know they are not necessary for alluminum and stainless steel firearms.

It is obvious that they will help prevent scratches.

 

Do they really help prevent wood stocks from drying out?

Do they really slow corrosion of nickled and blued finishes?

Does anyone swear by them?

 

 

Thanks

My safes are in a humidity controlled room, so I'm not really worried about rust and can't comment on that aspect.

 

But my more expensive long guns go in the socks to prevent nicks and scratches. A big nick on a nice O/U shotty forend was enough to convince me. My ARs and AKs I'm not really worried about as they get used and abused. It's the nicer wood/nickel guns that get wrapped.

I would use them to prevent contact with other firearms in the safes.. I have a golden rod and seem to work well for humidity.

 

I would use them to prevent contact with other firearms in the safes.. I have a golden rod and seem to work well for humidity.

You can get a 6-pack Midway USA gun socks for the price of one silicon PVC sock and get all the same protection from scratches, dings, and dangs.

Do the expensive socks give you any more protection? Is the corrosion protection hype or real?

Wood and silicon is a bad mix. That's why I never use spray polishes.

The main point of the silicone sock is to prevent the sock from absorbing moisture (at least it used to be). The water will bead off it. I also agree with nick above. I used one on an air rifle with a synthetic stock and it made some parts slippery. Get a good quality regular sock and a goldenrod or store in a climate controlled area (not basement or garage where humidity gets high)

Ken

Silica gel is good to ensure a safe stays dry. Cat litter crystals are a cheap source. You can dry them out in the microwave in short bursts. And use tape or caulk to seal off bolt holes in the safe from the inside to keep moist air from entering. Also VCI rust inhibitors like bull frog are good too.

 

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I have borestore socks one for the 9mm one for the shotty, I'm more concerned about scratches + nicks .