My dad purchased a P226 in 1990. The pistol is still in the box and has only been fired once and that was the factory test round. This may seem silly but if the firarm has not been fired would that give it a greater chance for malfunction in the future? i am going crazy cause my pops won't let me take it to the range and use this beautiful piece metal. Should I treat the firearm against rust? I do not forsee my dad giving in and letting me fire it anytime soon but I want to insure that when he does say go ahead and take it...that it will operate.