Storage

[Larry the Gun Guy]

You can get a lot more guns in the safes barrel down and they’re easier to stack in there.

[Craig Larter]

I hang them by the trigger guard, no weight on the butt. LOL

[Phil Yearout]

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

And, since a majority of doubles are balanced why would you think that they would be top heavy when sitting muzzle down?

Um, butt, 4-5 square inches, muzzle, 1-2 square inches...I think that's physics...or Newton's Law...or something...

[Gary Kephart]

Seems like a good time to ask although i am sure this has been addressed before - what are your thoughts on clenzoil?? Or is there another oil you prefer?

Thanks

[78CJ]

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

Then you obviously haven't tried it, muzzle down. And, you didn't address the absolute problem of the degradation of vintage recoil pads due mostly to muzzle up storage. And, since a majority of doubles are balanced why would you think that they would be top heavy when sitting muzzle down?

Personal preference, I have an aversion to pads so that's a non starter. Balance? Most Parker's are described as balancing on the hinge pin. This means that when upside down typically 1/3 of the weight would be up and spread over 5x the width of the barrels.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I hang them by the trigger guard, no weight on the butt. LOL

Just dont hang them in a sunny window or you will end up with a pad like jolly bill.

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Gary Kephart

Seems like a good time to ask although i am sure this has been addressed before - what are your thoughts on clenzoil?? Or is there another oil you prefer?

Thanks

They're all good. Just use sparingly. I prefer Ballistol. I think Parker Bros. back in the day recommended 3in1 oil.

[Phil Yearout]

Originally Posted by Larry Stauch

You can get a lot more guns in the safes barrel down and they’re easier to stack in there.

If I did that the one I want would be on the back row .

[Skybuster]

New member and new to the forum. I've been using Hornady One Shot Cleaner and Lube. It goes wet and flashes off leaving a light dry film. I then lightly wipe any excess. I've never seen it migrate or run. I use it on all my firearms and reloading equipment. The other thing I use is Zerust VCI bags and barrel tubes. I have young kids so everything resides in safes in a basement. I have bluetooth hydrometers and a dehumidifier keeping things at 60-70 degrees and 40-50% humidity. I've used Zerust bags and tubes with no problems for 10 years on guns and anything metal. The bags and tubes have a 5 year life.

https://www.zerustproducts.com/

[78CJ]

Originally Posted by Jeremy Toeper

New member and new to the forum. I've been using Hornady One Shot Cleaner and Lube. It goes wet and flashes off leaving a light dry film. I then lightly wipe any excess. I've never seen it migrate or run. I use it on all my firearms and reloading equipment. The other thing I use is Zerust VCI bags and barrel tubes. I have young kids so everything resides in safes in a basement. I have bluetooth hydrometers and a dehumidifier keeping things at 60-70 degrees and 40-50% humidity. I've used Zerust bags and tubes with no problems for 10 years on guns and anything metal. The bags and tubes have a 5 year life.

https://www.zerustproducts.com/

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