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erict
02-18-2020, 07:10 PM
Was thinking about getting socks for my rifles since my safe is getting crowded. Not for rust prevention but for dings and scratches when pulling a rifle out. Has anyone had bad experiences with them?

ppruchnicki1
02-18-2020, 07:13 PM
everyone of my rifles are in gun socks only problem is which sock has which gun

darnette
02-18-2020, 08:03 PM
I feel dumb, my safe is full and I've been concerned about that very problem (dings, etc). Time to buy some me some socks, or.....another safe???

Roundballer
02-18-2020, 08:29 PM
everyone of my rifles are in gun socks only problem is which sock has which gun

A spool of white twill tape ($1.00 @ Jo-an Fabrics) and a sharpie (indelible laundry marker) write down what and tie it to (or stitch it) the sock.

DEVIL DOG
02-19-2020, 12:44 AM
Have used gun socks for my long guns forever. Never an issue. Sewing on a patch of some kind to ID them is a stellar idea.

eric
02-19-2020, 08:17 AM
Socks all the way. Handguns too..
I like the guess what is in each sock.

fatskater
02-19-2020, 08:26 AM
everyone of my rifles are in gun socks only problem is which sock has which gun

I just did this and had the same thought. I bought some small tags on a strings I'm going to run through the material with the name and caliber so I know. Just my thought.

joepistol
02-19-2020, 11:23 AM
Not for storage, but for transport..
Asked my wife (years ago) to sew some rifle & pistol bags (socks) for me..so that after they're used @ the range,
when re-cased, the powder residue from the firearm wouldn't soil or stain the inside fleece / material of the gun case(s).
I'd just bought a few new rifle & pistol cases..

She made me several types.. some made from a sheet, others made from an old blanket.
Those made from the sheet are very thin, but do keep the inside of my cases clean.
Those made from a blanket add additional padding, as it was heavier material.

All these covers are machine washable,.. when starting to look soiled, just throw them in the washing machine..come out looking new.
Been using these for 20+ years..still look & work like new.

Think the idea of making them for stored long guns, esp. those with wood stocks, might be a good idea.

Time to look for an old blanket or 2 for the cause..

when I get them made, I'll use a magic marker to write what is inside the sock.

Imshootin
02-19-2020, 11:42 AM
Most, if not all, of my rifle socks already have a tag at the muzzle end for writing gun ID info.
Definitely helps prevent dents and scratches in a crowded safe.

erict
02-19-2020, 06:02 PM
Thanks for the input everyone. Placed an order today. This is what I ordered in case someone wants to know.

https://www.amazon.com/Arcturus-Silicone-Treated-Gun-Socks-Accessories/dp/B07SBS4YTC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Gun+socks&qid=1582153236&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGUk8zWE8xUTZWRzcmZ W5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5Mzk1ODIxVlZZTUtYQUtCNDhVJmVuY3J 5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTI1OTVLWlQ0RU85VUFWSEMmd2lkZ2V0T mFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3R Mb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

gman
02-19-2020, 06:07 PM
OK, maybe not as clean looking as those that buy tags, but I just use a sharpie...it works for my Encore barrels.

https://i.ibb.co/kB7WrCV/22478-CA9-C53-E-44-C9-BD2-E-18-A746-C53653.jpg (https://ibb.co/mTjMYWr)

dirtmcgirt76239
02-21-2020, 10:57 AM
Have used gun socks for my long guns forever. Never an issue. Sewing on a patch of some kind to ID them is a stellar idea.

or just label the rack spot, put it above the notch a lil label like a stick on file label, or print out label.