Members Oscar B Posted March 12, 2007 Members Report Posted March 12, 2007 I would like to know what is the best liner for a gun case? I know some skins will pull the oil away from the gun, and could cause rust. I have some Sherline, but would this leave small shadings? I would appreciate all ideas. Oscar Quote Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it."
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted March 12, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted March 12, 2007 Interesting... and not to steal the thread from you, but anyone who can give better input into this... I didnt realize until Oscar mentioned it about the leather pulling the gun oil away... if I wanted to make a holster, what kind of leather would be best for the inside part that would be touching the gun? Glad this came up, cause a friend is wanting me to make a belt holster for his 9mm. Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members Oscar B Posted March 12, 2007 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2007 There is an article on how to make a gun holster in this section that may help answer some of you questions. Quote Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it."
BruceGibson Posted March 12, 2007 Report Posted March 12, 2007 I'd use sheepskin. I don't know how much, if any, the wool would draw gun oil, but you wouldn't be keeping the gun in the case for extended periods without checking on it--you wouldn't want to leave it in a holster for extended periods of time either. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Members Oscar B Posted March 13, 2007 Author Members Report Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks Bruce, Will be sure to tell the customer this. Quote Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it."
Members $$hobby Posted March 13, 2007 Members Report Posted March 13, 2007 I have used Deerskin and suede on my holster. the only problems is that it has a tendency to "stick" to the gun when holster/unholstering. i forgot where i read it, but theres a well known leatherworker that would only use smooth hide for holster linings. his reasoning was that little particles like unburnt powder, dirt and such wouldnt hangup in the knap and keep scratching to a minimum. to me it sounds good. in any case, its not a good idea to store any metallic tool in leather since leather is acidic and will eventually cause some corrosion. also, it would hold moisture too. Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Ambassador The Major Posted March 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted March 13, 2007 When I made a display case for "The Twins", I lined it with pigskin split dyed red and coated with neat lac. (7 years ago and no problems thus far) but that does include an oiling of the piece every 6 months. Definitely don't store them in a holster, that's bad juju. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Billsotx Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Leather pulling oil away from the gun. Never heard that one before. The problem is leather attracts moisture - hence rust. Never store a firearm in a leather case or holster. The worst damage that I've seen due to neglect were handguns that were left unattended or stored in leather holsters. Leather is heck on ammunition too - brass and leather do not like one another. Edited March 13, 2007 by Billsotx Quote
Members Oscar B Posted March 15, 2007 Author Members Report Posted March 15, 2007 (edited) I want to thank everyone for there help. Like to ask question before start a project, as this help the scrap bin not fill up as fast. Thanks Oscar Edited March 15, 2007 by Oscar B Quote Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it."
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