mattbennett23
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Hey guys,
First time post. A little background I guess. I have three pistols, a S&W SW40VE, an S&W M&P40c, and a Ruger LC9S. I have my CPL and shoot for fun and personal defense. I work 12 hr shifts and am not allowed to carry at my workplace. I recently purchased a SnapSafe XL lockbox to keep my carry gun in while I am work (probably either the M&P or LC9S).
I try to take good care of my guns, and my SW40VE has never had a rust issue at all. When I got my M&P, I think I had a faulty batch, as the slide rusted badly and had to be replaced. Smith and Wesson took care of it under warranty with no issue. BUT, since then I have become paranoid of rust, lol...
I clean my guns once a month whether fired or not, and after every range trip. After cleaning I use Rusty Rags, which leaves a nice light coat on them and shine. My question is, having my pistol locked up inside a tighter foam safe for 12 hrs a day leads me to think I may get rust issues. Am I overthinking it? Should I put silica packs into the safe also? Whats the best way to keep your gun from rusting when locked up in a foam environment 12 hrs at a time?
I dont have any other way to lock my carry gun up while at work, so any tips or advice would be appreciated. It is either an option like this or not carry, and I would much rather carry.
Thanks a lot!
Matt
First time post. A little background I guess. I have three pistols, a S&W SW40VE, an S&W M&P40c, and a Ruger LC9S. I have my CPL and shoot for fun and personal defense. I work 12 hr shifts and am not allowed to carry at my workplace. I recently purchased a SnapSafe XL lockbox to keep my carry gun in while I am work (probably either the M&P or LC9S).
I try to take good care of my guns, and my SW40VE has never had a rust issue at all. When I got my M&P, I think I had a faulty batch, as the slide rusted badly and had to be replaced. Smith and Wesson took care of it under warranty with no issue. BUT, since then I have become paranoid of rust, lol...
I clean my guns once a month whether fired or not, and after every range trip. After cleaning I use Rusty Rags, which leaves a nice light coat on them and shine. My question is, having my pistol locked up inside a tighter foam safe for 12 hrs a day leads me to think I may get rust issues. Am I overthinking it? Should I put silica packs into the safe also? Whats the best way to keep your gun from rusting when locked up in a foam environment 12 hrs at a time?
I dont have any other way to lock my carry gun up while at work, so any tips or advice would be appreciated. It is either an option like this or not carry, and I would much rather carry.
Thanks a lot!
Matt