Question About Storing My Gun

Hello,

I just got a Beretta Neos and it came with the factory hard foam case. I am wanting to get something a little bigger to store my gun, because I added accessories. Will this case be good for long storage?

www.sportlockllc.com - DoublePistolCase00002

Should I get a bag, or sock and then put it in this aluminum case? I know some gun owners prefer a safe, but I don't have the cash to get something for $100.00

Will this work better

Amazon.com: Honeywell Model 1101 Molded Fire Chest 0.15 cubic feet: Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: SentrySafe 1900 1/2 Hour FIRE-SAFE Chest, 0.18 Cubic Feet ,White: Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: SentrySafe 500 FIRE-SAFE Box, 0.15 Cubic Feet, Black: Sports & Outdoors

Ideally I would like to figure a way to use the aluminum foam case in the first link, because I can also use this to carry my gun to the range. That's why I was thinking a sock, or bag, and a combination of desiccant packs or something.

Got a better way? This could be your chance to help us budget gun guys keep our guns safe without breaking the bank, and we will be grateful for any help.

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

I keep all my firearms & ammo locked & loaded ..
Electronic combination locked for easy entry ..
And no key to lose ..or someone else to find ..

I answered "safe," but now I want to hedge my bet.

It all depends upon the use to which you intend to put the pistol in question.
Of course, in the case of the Neos, it isn't exactly a self-defense weapon. You won't be carrying it around with you during a normal day.
Therefore, when you're not using or cleaning it, it should be stored in a manner safe from prying, inquisitive hands.
To me, that calls for a safe.

Now, there are lots of different kinds of safes.
The important issues to me are:
• Fireproof for a useful amount of time (maybe one hour), and
• Proof against "casual" violation and secure against removal in its entirety.

To that, I must add the news that this will probably not be your only pistol purchase.
Further, I bet that you own other valuable stuff that would be better stored in a decent fireproof safe.

So I suggest that you will want to get yourself a safe that has about 1.5 cubic feet of interior room, and that will resist fire for about an hour. On top of that, it should come drilled (bottom, back, or both) for lag bolts, with which you will secure it (from the inside) to either a floor beam or a wall joist.

(We began with a one-cubic-foot safe, and instantly regretted it. Thus, we ended up buying two safes, and selling one at a steep discount.)

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Originally Posted by Steve M1911A1

I answered "safe," but now I want to hedge my bet.

It all depends upon the use to which you intend to put the pistol in question.
Of course, in the case of the Neos, it isn't exactly a self-defense weapon. You won't be carrying it around with you during a normal day.
Therefore, when you're not using or cleaning it, it should be stored in a manner safe from prying, inquisitive hands.
To me, that calls for a safe.

Now, there are lots of different kinds of safes.
The important issues to me are:
• Fireproof for a useful amount of time (maybe one hour), and
• Proof against "casual" violation and secure against removal in its entirety.

To that, I must add the news that this will probably not be your only pistol purchase.
Further, I bet that you own other valuable stuff that would be better stored in a decent fireproof safe.

So I suggest that you will want to get yourself a safe that has about 1.5 cubic feet of interior room, and that will resist fire for about an hour. On top of that, it should come drilled (bottom, back, or both) for lag bolts, with which you will secure it (from the inside) to either a floor beam or a wall joist.

(We began with a one-cubic-foot safe, and instantly regretted it. Thus, we ended up buying two safes, and selling one at a steep discount.)

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Very good points! Thanks for your time. I am looking at a safe as well. It's supposed to withstand heat up to 1550(F) which is not bad. Your also right about getting additional weapons. I was actually looking at the M&P15-22 A1 comp today. Valuable info you shared, thanks again. My dad has always just used the foam cases for his weapons, and never had an issue. He has been in law enforcement for basically his whole life, and freaked when I showed him some of the horror pics that people posted using a foam case.

I am not sure if it was the foam causing rust from soaking moisture etc.. or the combination of chemicals. Could be both. I know that M&P says that you can absolutely use the foam factory case that they provide for long storage. Something about all the research they compiled finding the best foam etc... yada yada yada. They even went on to say that if the gun rusted using there factory case they would cover it under warranty which knocked me back a little. I wish Beretta had this kind of guarantee. (Going to look more into that)

I don't mind getting a safe and aluminum case for the range. I just wish that a company made a hard foam case that can resist moisture, or use a silicone bag in the case, so I can grab it and go to the range without having to worry about rust.

If anyone has had good experiences with a foam case using a sock, bag, twinkle, ho-ho, :) or whatever in combination, let me know. Love to learn, and thanks for taking the time to post.

Both leather (holster) and foam, will retain moisture and will eventually rust your firearm. I would never advocate storing a firearm in either one. Store the gun in a low humidity, cool container. If you must use the factory container, I'd wrap the gun in VCI paper first. As for the manufacturer saying they will warranty the gun against rust if stored in the factory container, I'd get it in writing before doing it. Use a product such as Eezoxx (sp) that will leave a protective dry film on the gun, and wipe the gun down with Rig, or a silicone cloth frequently... (weekly)

I store mine in an electronic safe, in pistol rugs.......I take them out, every couple of weeks, and wipe them down......I take them to the range in rugs, in a canvas carry bag...this is all reasonably cheap

Very nice points you all have. I will defiantly take these into consideration. I appreciate all your time.

Stored in silicone gun socks in a safe with a few desiccant packs. To the range in "rugs" with a desiccant pack in each rug. ;)

I store mine in a safe. Yogo

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Originally Posted by Yiogo

I store mine in a safe. Yogo

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Wait a minute. Are you "Yiogo" or are you "Yogo"? Do you work for the BATFE? Or are you in the witness protection program?