Corrosion

BartExp · Aug 23, 2017

I asked about cleaning and lubing supplies in another thread. The issue of corrosion was mentioned. My gun will be in Ocean City (windows open every time I can). I know our bike take a salty air beating. Any concerns I should think about on a handgun (or two).

Dave

Fester60 · Aug 23, 2017

Are they going to be in a safe? If so, you could use a variety of products to keep the humidity out of the safe. If they won't be in a safe I find as long as you keep an eye them and wipe them down with some type of oil (even just regular CLP) every couple months they should be fine. Check your barrels of course too.

K31 · Aug 23, 2017

Eezox rocks.

eddiek2000 · Aug 23, 2017

K31 said:
Eezox rocks.

QFT!

Pinecone · Aug 23, 2017

BirchWood Casey Sheath or Barricade has worked well for me for many years.

Just wipe down with a rag with a bit on it.

Doco Overboard · Aug 23, 2017

Heavy salt environment wrecks all metals if not cared for. Nothing left outside lasts down below.

Blaster229 · Aug 24, 2017

BartExp said:
I asked about cleaning and lubing supplies in another thread. The issue of corrosion was mentioned. My gun will be in Ocean City (windows open every time I can). I know our bike take a salty air beating. Any concerns I should think about on a handgun (or two).

Dave

So you live down that way? Or are you talking about just visiting for a couple days/weeks at a time?

Huckleberry · Aug 24, 2017

Sentry Solutions' products especially their Tuf-Cloth for a general wipe down. Seals, Jarheads and Grunts have sworn by the stuff for over 30 years.

http://shop.scopecoat.com/Cleaning-Lubrication_c50.htm

BartExp · Aug 24, 2017

Blaster229 said:
So you live down that way? Or are you talking about just visiting for a couple days/weeks at a time?

Have house in Balto. Co. and condo in OC. Rented out in July and Aug, but used a lot in other months. But to answer your question, many weekends and a few full weeks.

Dave

Blaster229 · Aug 24, 2017

I've been going there for years, staying weeks at a time and carrying as well. You don't have to do anything extra than you normally would do after shooting. People here think every occasion of gun anything is an emergency that needs extra attention. It's not like you're leaving it on the beach in the surf.

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Cuttyfunk · Aug 24, 2017

Normal maintenance will be fine. Now I have an 870 that most would be ashamed of because of the salt spray while duck hunting. I swear it rusts as I watch it.

Blaster229 · Aug 24, 2017

Cuttyfunk said:
Normal maintenance will be fine. Now I have an 870 that most would be ashamed of because of the salt spray while duck hunting. I swear it rusts as I watch it.

It's a shotgun they need nothing

Biggfoot44 · Aug 25, 2017

For the OP's situation, normal wipedown procedures. Do so somewhat more often if you feel the need to be extra belt & suspenders.

OTOH , this can be a real thing under the right/ wrong conditions.

One of my herd is a NM B'Hawk , that was stored for years in a boat. On the Bay. Windows closed. No climate control. My nickname for it is " World's Uglist Ruger " .

The steel parts didn't rust. The alloy components had blotches and pits . Shoots very accurately though .

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