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dasanii19 · 04-07-2006, 07:01 PM

Just wanted to get some input on what to store my 45 in? I mean ill be using this for HD as well and would like to keep it next to my bed, do you just keep it in the case it came with? Are silicone socks a good idea?

Please give me some thoughts here.

danp · 04-07-2006, 07:31 PM

In my holster (unless its wet) in my locker.

The case it came in is fine, silicone socks aren't really necessary. A safe is even better.

Jettubby · 04-07-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dasanii19

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

Your sig reminds me of a Groucho Marxx saying, "Look at me. I worked myself up from nothing to extreme poverty".

021411 · 04-07-2006, 08:12 PM

If you don't have any kids, I'd just leave it out in the open next to your bed if it's going to have HD duties. The slide is Melonited so you won't have to worry about it developing surface rust. Do wipe it down though just for precautions.
Having it stored in a box or a silicon sock is just an extra step you have to go through just to get your gun. You don't want to be fumbling around for your gun in the middle of the night.

dasanii19 · 04-07-2006, 08:14 PM

I can see the similarity

One liner wisdom quotes say so much.

dasanii19 · 04-07-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 021411

If you don't have any kids, I'd just leave it out in the open next to your bed if it's going to have HD duties. The slide is Melonited so you won't have to worry about it developing surface rust. Do wipe it down though just for precautions.
Having it stored in a box or a silicon sock is just an extra step you have to go through just to get your gun. You don't want to be fumbling around for your gun in the middle of the night.

I hear ya there, maybe I can make some sort of holster on the side of my night stand? Im sure someone makes them for this type of mount.

1BN/75th · 04-07-2006, 09:11 PM

On my side or at arms length is the farthest it gets. Stored in the holster or on my nightstand. My kids are older and well "trained" about guns. Still if it's not in the safe it's in my sight and under my control period.
DR

BBunin · 04-07-2006, 11:15 PM

I'd recommend one of those touch pad handgun safes.
I keep my HD gun in one, which is bolted to the inside of the nightstand.
That way, if my house is broken into during the day, they'd have to take the entire 80lb oak nightstand.

dasanii19 · 04-07-2006, 11:54 PM

How much are they? and do you have a link to a site that I can see pictures?

rodnocker1 · 04-08-2006, 04:09 AM

I don't know if this is something you might be interested it but check out diamondsentrydistributors.com . They make what they call a "Night Sentry" that fits between your mattress and box spring. It has spots for your gun holster, flashlight , and cell phone (mace, stun gun, whatever). You have to provide the holster for your firearm.

04-07-2006, 07:01 PM	#1
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,458	How do you store your .45? Just wanted to get some input on what to store my 45 in? I mean ill be using this for HD as well and would like to keep it next to my bed, do you just keep it in the case it came with? Are silicone socks a good idea? Please give me some thoughts here. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

04-07-2006, 07:31 PM	#2
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,287	In my holster (unless its wet) in my locker. The case it came in is fine, silicone socks aren't really necessary. A safe is even better. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter." - Ernest Hemingway

04-07-2006, 08:12 PM	#4
021411 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,014	If you don't have any kids, I'd just leave it out in the open next to your bed if it's going to have HD duties. The slide is Melonited so you won't have to worry about it developing surface rust. Do wipe it down though just for precautions. Having it stored in a box or a silicon sock is just an extra step you have to go through just to get your gun. You don't want to be fumbling around for your gun in the middle of the night. __________________ XD9SC : Custom SA 1911 Springer Precision TX XD Practical Shooters Association

04-07-2006, 08:14 PM	#5
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,458	I can see the similarity One liner wisdom quotes say so much. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

04-07-2006, 11:15 PM	#8
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	I'd recommend one of those touch pad handgun safes. I keep my HD gun in one, which is bolted to the inside of the nightstand. That way, if my house is broken into during the day, they'd have to take the entire 80lb oak nightstand. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

04-07-2006, 09:11 PM	#7
1BN/75th XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 104	On my side or at arms length is the farthest it gets. Stored in the holster or on my nightstand. My kids are older and well "trained" about guns. Still if it's not in the safe it's in my sight and under my control period. DR

04-07-2006, 11:54 PM	#9
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,458	How much are they? and do you have a link to a site that I can see pictures? __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

04-08-2006, 04:09 AM	#10
rodnocker1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leona, Texas Posts: 583	I don't know if this is something you might be interested it but check out diamondsentrydistributors.com . They make what they call a "Night Sentry" that fits between your mattress and box spring. It has spots for your gun holster, flashlight , and cell phone (mace, stun gun, whatever). You have to provide the holster for your firearm. __________________ Rodney

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