VCI Paper - Storage

[KWIndy]

I like to keep my guns in the plastic cases they came in, sometimes in a silicone sock. But there isn't always room for the sock so I was thinking of getting some VCI paper that Smith & Wesson, and other manufacturers use.

Does anyone else use paper like this for storage?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-W-Factor...rosion-Prevention-FREE-SHIPPING-/182271847889

 

[CPT Nervous]

I use them. I take a small sheet, roll it up, and place it in the bore on my old WWII surplus rifles. They don't get used much, and I want to keep the bores from rusting. Works well.

 

[KWIndy]

That's a great idea CPT, never thought of that for the long guns.

 

[schmart]

I've re-used VCI paper to line the bottom of my toolbox with good results. I also use a ZERUST capsule in my safe, which I think is the same technology. If you don't care about the Smith & Wesson printing, you can get the paper in large quantities for significantly less per sheet from all sorts of other places on the web. One issue with purchasing in quantity though is the paper does finish outgassing after a period of time, so you can't really keep a box of paper on the shelf for 5 - 10 years and expect it to keep working. I'd be concerned that the auction is for expired, but unused Smith & Wesson packaging.

If you aren't looking at this as a Smith collector, another option is ZERUST has "Weapons Protection Bags" that are basically resealable plastic bags w/ the VCI material inside the bag.

--Rick

 

[STFU]

Has anyone tried this brand?
https://www.amazon.com/Armor-Protec...404+VCI+Paper&qid=1565185730&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Some mixed reviews in there but overall is a 4.4.

 

[KWIndy]

There is also this, but that's a LOT of sheets!
https://www.staples.com/Partners-Brand-VCI-Sheet-12-x-12-1-000-Case-VCIS1212/product_948672

 

[TJ Kackowski]

There is also this, but that's a LOT of sheets!
https://www.staples.com/Partners-Brand-VCI-Sheet-12-x-12-1-000-Case-VCIS1212/product_948672

The price is right, but I'm not so sure of the description ... Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting ... if this is correct, then this product is too much of a risk for me to us.

 

[LeverGunFan]

Zerust makes VCI plastic bags for gun storage, and they also have VCI tubing that can be cut to size and placed in the gun barrel.