Anyone here into firearms?

SouthArk370Z · 11-05-2019, 03:55 PM

It's a POS, IMNSHO. The firing pin is easy to break. Some of the screws are very difficult to get to with a screwdriver. And it's not an easy re-assembly job (I'm not sure one person could do it).

My buddy that has the Mossberg 500 we recently rebuilt inherited a Springfield/Savage 187H from his father several years ago. At that time it would not fire. Took it apart and found that the firing pin was broken. Replacement pin (used) was easy enough to acquire but, while researching, found out that this is a common problem with the 187H, especially if dry fired. Ended up buggering some of the screw heads because of the position they were in (bought a set of gunsmithing screwdrivers afterwards to try and avoid that problem in the future).
Skip forward a few years and, after sitting in the back of a closet, the 187H was quite dirty and starting to rust. Being the OCD bastard that I am, I volunteered to strip it back down and give it a good cleaning/oiling. Big mistake. We have finally got it back together and test-fired but it took several tries and a lot of cussing. Bought some silicone impregnated socks for future storage of the Mossberg 500, the 187H, and another gun that we cleaned up.

Rusty · 11-05-2019, 07:34 PM

I keep all my guns in a gun safe with a Golden Rod turned on all the time. This keep moisture away. Before I put a gun away in the safe. I make sure it's oiled up. If you don't have a safe. Oil up every part of the gun and use the silicone socks to completely cover them. If you have gun cases. Put them in there after putting socks on them.

About every 6 months. I will check and reoil them. I do it with the changing of the clocks.

SouthArk370Z · 11-05-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I keep all my guns in a gun safe ...

I do much the same (except a cabinet instead of a safe). My buddy not so much.

Rusty · 11-05-2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I do much the same (except a cabinet instead of a safe). My buddy not so much.

Not all guns are in the safe. I have a couple hidden around the house.

ImportConvert · 11-12-2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I keep all my guns in a gun safe with a Golden Rod turned on all the time. This keep moisture away. Before I put a gun away in the safe. I make sure it's oiled up. If you don't have a safe. Oil up every part of the gun and use the silicone socks to completely cover them. If you have gun cases. Put them in there after putting socks on them.

About every 6 months. I will check and reoil them. I do it with the changing of the clocks.

I have been using Evadry dehumidifiers.
https://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-Edv-2...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

2 of those keep my storage area at 25-40% humidity. This is a bit too low for wood stocked weapons, but even chemically stripped, naked steel does not corrode/rust.

On another note, I've been a long-time Surefire fanatic, and just purchased a KAC QDC suppressor. It's my first non-SF centerfire suppressor, and I am anxious to get it!

My Nightforce NX8 and t he Badger C1 1.70" mount are money, as well. If you're looking for a LPVO solution, I can't recommend this combo enough!

It's going to be going on the 12.5" 5.56 SBR that the KAC QDC is slated for. Will be running a MAMS, of course.

*Excuse the stain, that is a coffee table I picked up for like $20 at a thrift store. 100% solid oak. maybe one day I'll re-finish it.

11-05-2019, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Springfield/Savage 187H (.22 semi-auto) Review It's a POS, IMNSHO. The firing pin is easy to break. Some of the screws are very difficult to get to with a screwdriver. And it's not an easy re-assembly job (I'm not sure one person could do it). My buddy that has the Mossberg 500 we recently rebuilt inherited a Springfield/Savage 187H from his father several years ago. At that time it would not fire. Took it apart and found that the firing pin was broken. Replacement pin (used) was easy enough to acquire but, while researching, found out that this is a common problem with the 187H, especially if dry fired. Ended up buggering some of the screw heads because of the position they were in (bought a set of gunsmithing screwdrivers afterwards to try and avoid that problem in the future). Skip forward a few years and, after sitting in the back of a closet, the 187H was quite dirty and starting to rust. Being the OCD bastard that I am, I volunteered to strip it back down and give it a good cleaning/oiling. Big mistake. We have finally got it back together and test-fired but it took several tries and a lot of cussing. Bought some silicone impregnated socks for future storage of the Mossberg 500, the 187H, and another gun that we cleaned up. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-05-2019, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,361 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I keep all my guns in a gun safe with a Golden Rod turned on all the time. This keep moisture away. Before I put a gun away in the safe. I make sure it's oiled up. If you don't have a safe. Oil up every part of the gun and use the silicone socks to completely cover them. If you have gun cases. Put them in there after putting socks on them. About every 6 months. I will check and reoil them. I do it with the changing of the clocks. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html