I rarely shoot my beloved BHP which I got when my Dad passed. I was getting it to the range about least once a year, but I've gone away from that recently. It's my only real 'Safe Queen'. I keep it open in my safe in the pistol rack liberally coated with Breakfree Collector oil which I reapply from time to time. I also field strip and relube the innards when I have time and think about it. This has worked pretty well at keeping the blued finish void of rust, but I'm thinking maybe Renaissance might be a good option instead of the oil.

Good option or stick with what I'm doing?

Both will work. If your solution works, why change?

I use the wax on my safe queens. It prevents rust, looks good, and stays where I put it, and doesn't collect dust. On the other hand, it is a pain in the ass to apply and very expensive.

Why change... I'm thinking something a little less messy might be a better option since I do leave it open in the safe. Maybe I over oil it as I always need to wash my hands if I handle it.

If it's working for you as others already said why change?


For the last few years I've been waxing all my carry guns with Johnson's paste wax. Not only for rust protection but it guards against holster wear. I do them once or twice a month while I watch TV.
For long time storage in my safes and yes I might be old fashion but I swear by RIG and a sheepskin wipe.

Breakfree Collector is what I use on my milsurp rifle collection, which spend most of their time sitting in safes. It's easy to apply/reapply, works well, and you can take it directly from the safe and shoot it.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Eezox

I use Renaissance Wax on knife blades and it works well for that. I also use Collector on firearms and Rig and both have worked well. It depends on what your preference is. All should work well.

https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...universal-gun-grease

I use R.I.G. Grease for the medium & longer storage. It’s made for that exact use. I may use a thin coat, or a bit thicker, depending.

Thanks for the recommendations and comments.

I used to use collector exclusively on safe queens but switched over to ren wax for all the guns I never shoot, which is 99% of them. I also use them on knives and swords I don't use, and have done this for years. No probs.

Vaseline is an inexpensive alternative.

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Originally posted by PPinesRon:
Vaseline is an inexpensive alternative.

um, going for less messy

I use Butchers Floor wax or Johnson’s Floor wax on anything that might rust on my firearms. One or the other is always available at Lowe’s. I keep a small rag in the can with the wax. Procedure is to wipe it on thin, let it dry a few minutes and buff excess off (usually none is perceptible). This prevents rust for months. I can also handle the weapon whenever I wish and really not affect its protection. My hands stay clean as well. If I know I am going to put it away for a long time I’ll wipe it on and not bother to wipe it off.

When I get a new or used firearm I will typically strip it, removing the stock and give it a pretty thorough disassembly, cleaning, lubing (moving parts) and reassembly. Then, wherever the metal gets hidden by the stock, I will wipe on a thin coat of wax and immediately assemble it in 5he stock.

While I do use a rod heater in my safe, that and wax has solved any concern over rusting.

Should a weapon actually get rained on, it gets stripped, cleaned and waxed ASAP.

I do the same with chisels and planes. No rust issues.

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Originally posted by Chris42:
I use Butchers Floor wax

Butcher's Wax was originally sold as such and was the preferred Bowling Alley Wax. The name was bought by Johnson's Wax, and who knows what they produce under that name. The original is still sold by the Butcher's Wax Company, as BWC.
It is great wood wax.
 

I've been using boat wax for years. Boeshield and CRC SP-400 are both very waxy, and both have a great rep for long term corrosion protection so I thought why just get the real deal.
Do not use anything scented, just a pure wax.

I use RIG Universal Grease then Vacuum seal it in a plastic bag with a sheet of Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Paper (VCI)

https://www.flambeauoutdoors.c...i-plastabs-25-per-pk

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VCI-P...1:g:E~gAAOxykmZTKwUg

https://ziplocvacuumsealer.com...-sealer-system-white
About $45 at WalMart

I use Rig for medium term storage. Long term non-greasy storage is Renaissance. Also great for knives as mentioned earlier. Nice visual appeal

I guess it depends upon your environment, but I've had blued guns stored for years in gun rugs or soft-side rifle cases, with no more than a wipe-down with a "gun & reel" cloth (which has picked up all manner of lubes & corrosion preventatives over the years), with nary a spot of rust.

I ordered a small can of the wax, and although I've not got around to applying to the guns I had in mind for this product, I've found a bunch other uses for the stuff. I put a light coat on my office desktop which is dark cherry wood laminate and very prone to fingerprints. Works great, very few finger prints. Also put some on a couple of high carbon steel knives and they look good and I'm assuming are well protected. I'll get around to the guns after the holidays, as I want to strip them down, do a thorough cleaning inside and out, relube the innards and apply the wax to the outside surfaces.

Thanks for all of the help and comments.