What do I do with all these pistols? Well, my original intent was to pack them away for that oft-prophesized Rainy Day. Nowdays, though….it’d be a diluvian-sized bit of precipitation to require as many of these things as I have sitting in storage.
Four pistols and eight magazines fit into a Pelican 1400 case, safe and snug (not that these guns need babying) as they await Der Tag. And..I’ve several of these Pelican cases sitting on the shelf.
You know whats tough, though? Finding quality holsters for these things. Oh sure, you can get an Uncle Mikes nylon POS but I want better than that. They do fit in the UM84-series of holsters, which is nice, but if you want a nice DeSantis, Galco, or Bianchi holster that’s made and molded to fit these things…good luck. I hit eBay for used ones and they almost never turn up…these guns were just never very popular. There’s plenty of off-brand leather and kydex out there but…Im a snob.
at the risk of letting my secrets out to LMI’s, try shopgoodwill.com for bargain holsters, although it’s risky to find one with a good fit unless the model # is listed.
This Galco is $120 on sale at Optics Planet. Currently $38 on Goodwill site.
https://shopgoodwill.com/item/160897580
I use Blackhawk “CQC” kydex finger locking type holsters, as a P-95 general purpose holster. They come with switchable belt and paddle carry modes. Stable carry mode and durable. Most Nylon is last century, gun show type bargain beginners kit. Has shortcomings in performance and stability. I like that traditional leather, but a quality maker gets expensive when on a budget. They draw moisture and over long time may deteriorate and break down. Does your inventory spread sheet have a seperate column for a girl’s name assigned to each model and serial numbered gun? Your readership is curious.
Well there is this:
https://www.donhume.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67_358_171&products_id=760
The site has some other choices for the P89 as well.
Keep an eye open. A Federal District Judge has agreed to hear the case that the Illinois gun control law. Passed by members of the Illinois Nazi party is patently unconstitutional. Earlier several provisions were found to be problematic. Now this time the entire bill will be considered.
Well see what No Neck Pritzger does. I believe the case will be heard within the next couple of weeks.
I have a question. I once packed a Sig 229 into a pelican case like that, foam liners and all, and took off from the high heat and humidity of Florida to the cooler and less humid Ozark mountains. When I reopened that case a couple of weeks after my arrival, the firearm was locked up tight and I couldn’t even pull back the slide. The gunsmith told me that corrosion had done enough damage to the point where fixing it was more than buying a new one. It appears that the hot, moist air inside of the case caused condensation when the case was exposed to cooler temperatures.
How do you store them long term in those boxes without the same issue?
Dessicant
Never through a way a dessicant pal.. I got a half dozen with my new wood burner. To use. Put in the oven at about 180’F. Leave an hour. Then use.
For a gun in deep storage and sequestered away I will clean thoroughly as usual and oil it over well. Wrap in food wrap just to keep oily gun covered then vacuum seal in a food saver bag made to size. I store that sealed up pistol in it’s factory box if It has one, glock, yes ruger p95, etc. This puts an actual barrier between moisture attack and the gun. Old school cosmoline although cruddy good can fail in places, this before modern plastic and vacuum sealer machines. BTW I made a bag long enough for a 20 inch target ar-15, and sealed it up years ago, still tightly vacuum wrapped and sleeping until call up for duty. Stay rust free and frosty.
If you’re really a snob, and don’t mind paying snob prices, go with Kramer. My oldest Kramer, at 30+ years, is still like new, other than a few scars here and there. This is a case where you truly get what you pay for.
The last few years I’ve bought several Azula holsters. They’re made in S. Africa, but have a presence in the U.S. Compared to Galco the only difference I’ve seen is the leather may be slightly thinner, but the build quality is excellent, without the snob prices. And the P-95 holsters are readily available.
Maybe find a local kydex bender?
Zero I am starting to believe you have a fetish for these Ruger handguns. I guess that’s better than one for shoes/ boots/ whips/leather thongs etc.
Actually, I have a fetish for those to.
Why am I not surprised? 🤪
So you are ready to fit out your own militia platoon? Company?
Im unfamiliar with the exact number of individuals that comprise the various units. However, I can easily put together identical arms for about 20 people.
Fire team 4,squad 12,platoon 50,company 102 these numbers can be increased but tactics designed use these force numbers
Probably in the two squad range.
“ready to fit out your own militia platoon?” – well, you’re already “COMMANDER Zero”, and you’ve certainly got the various supply items a commander needs (weapons, food, various devices, etc.), all ya need now is a selection of military medals to visually show that you’re in charge as you’re handing out weapons to your team – it’s like when I was in the Air Force, and someone asked “who’s in charge?” – of course, the guy with the clipboard was in charge – a slew of medals could provide the same degree of affirmation.
Simply Rugged Holsters makes holsters to fit the Ruger P series pistols. I have several of their holsters and they are durable, affordable, and well made.
http://www.simplyrugged.com
When I was in the Gun selling and training business back when Smith still made all metal S/A duty guns and our department issued them to thousands of cops, we sold a metric crap ton of p89 to folks who wanted a Glock without the Austrian price point. Like you I never met one that wouldn’t shoot and rarely had one in the shop for service. Truly and under rated working pistol.