How to prevent rust

[xbuilder9mm]

I have a few older pistols and rifles. They are all generally in good shape, no rust. I live about a block from the beach, so rust is everywhere. What is the best way to prevent rust from my guns. they are all kept in a room, a fan continually going. A dehumidifier going 24/7. The dehumidifier removes about 24 ounces of water/week.
This may sound silly but I really dont like the idea of trying to remove rust from my great guns.

[Maht_g]

Froglube...

[johnthomas]

Are they in a safe? If so, get a safe heater or desiccant.
http://www.agmcontainer.com/generald...ants%20-%20Opt.
Do not store your guns in a foam lined box or case.
Every couple of weeks, oil them.
These work great.

http://www.ccwsupply.biz/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=BSGW

[Kmai24]

This is what I use, but then again I don't live by the beach so I don't have to worry about moisture like that. I do however use it for both cleaning and lubing both pistols and rifles with no problems. Give it a shot, it may help??

Check this out: USA Fluid Surface Rust Remover Absolute Penetrant Corrosion Block W... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SSVZZT4..._o-UFybKNKEKPT

[WMG]

I do not have experience storing guns near a beach but in addition to everything mentioned here , I like bore butter... "found in the muzzle loader section"..... to coat the metal inside and out on stored guns , does not run nor evaporate like oils and leaves a film which is all good

[mtenenhaus]

A rather famous gunsmith and dear friend taught me this:

To protect from rust (after cleaning) I apply RIG generously on items i'm not going to be using or handling often. I rely on Barricade spray for most everything else. In addition to a golden rod.

Thankfully none of my components have developed any evidence of rust in many years.

[riceman]

Sentry Solutions Tuff cloth works good on external rust prevention. I like the Tuff cloth Marine version. I also have a desiccant container in the safe. One of my safes is in my prefab shop near the Sac. River. I will have dew like moisture on tools left out but so far no rust problems on my guns.

[orangeusa]

I had a rifle I bought get surface rust at a gun shop in Oceanside. The shop said "this happens all the time." I was freaking furious. It was fresh rust. I can't even hardly look at that gun anymore...

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[Garand1911]

bore stores ...ALL my guns have them.

some thin gun socks are worthless

[kcstott]

I've always lived near the beach,

guns come out every few weeks to every few months, cleaned after shooting, wiped down and placed back in storage. no issues with rust.

[Bainter1212]

I use bore socks religiously. I also use WD40 "specialist" Corrosion Inhibitor. That is some good stuff, though it does stink to high heaven.

[dk94044]

I also live 2 blocks from the beach with constant 50-80% humidity. I keep my 1961 Colt Python rubbed with RenWax in a ZCorr vacuum bag then inside a Borestore sock just because of the extra padding it provides, in Sturdy Safe that is caulked almost air tight running 2 Golden Rods and Silica gel mini dehumidifier that is plug in rechargeable. I have had it in there for 6 yrs, and only check every 3 years for any signs of rust and nothing so far; oxygen and moisture is the enemy.

[jarhead714]

Paranoia about rust is the best rust inhibitor.

[vlady]

RIG works great

[Jimi Jah]

There are cheap plasic storage bags for guns, soak them in oil and zip them closed.

Or, enjoy the rust like I do, it's part of beach living. I don't age here, I rust.