Handgun Cleaning

ihriec · Jul 13, 2016

I recently went to the range and was planning on cleaning my guns the next day but something came up and I left the guns in my safe. About a week later I remembered to clean them and found a surprise.

Both of the blued guns I shot had a thin layer of rust...it was very hot that day and I think it was from a combination of the sweat from my hands and the humidity. Fortunately, I was able to clean and oil the blued guns without any lasting damage but I learned my lesson: clean guns right away and keep dry packs in the safe.

inkd · Jul 13, 2016

ihriec said:
I recently went to the range and was planning on cleaning my guns the next day but something came up and I left the guns in my safe. About a week later I remembered to clean them and found a surprise.

Both of the blued guns I shot had a thin layer of rust...it was very hot that day and I think it was from a combination of the sweat from my hands and the humidity. Fortunately, I was able to clean and oil the blued guns without any lasting damage but I learned my lesson: clean guns right away and keep dry packs in the safe.

Same thing happened to me, I can touch steel and hear it rust.

After that I started keeping a small spray bottle of Ballistol and a rag in my range bag to spray everything down with before I leave the range.

ihriec · Jul 13, 2016

I think I have the same problem...my hands are clammy, salty?

BigToe · Jul 13, 2016

I don't clean my guns after every trip to the range, but I keep a range towel in a plastic bag with some Ballistol on it and wipe them off right after I use them, and I'll at least stick a mop or snake down the barrel with some Ballistol when I get home.

Troy1 · Jul 13, 2016

I try and clean mine after every trip. My hands get really sweaty too

Mt Airy · Jul 14, 2016

get a golden rod for your safe. wipe it down on the outside with some kind of oily rag .

Blaster229 · Jul 14, 2016

Do you have any type of dehumidifier system in the safe?

Flametamer · Jul 14, 2016

I have both. Golden rod and an Eva-Dry. Heater raises the temperature and therefore lowers the relative humidity, but the moisture is still there. Dehumidifier removes the moisture, so if the heater fails or something else goes wrong, there won't be a problem.

jimbobborg · Jul 14, 2016

Always at least wipe your blued guns with a dry paper towel after shooting, especially in humid climates like around here.

Pinecone · Jul 14, 2016

I clean my guns every few years or so.

But I DO wipe them down after every time I touch them. I use various things. Birchwood Casey Sheath or Barricade some or if I know it will be for longer term. RemOil or silicone cloth for most use.

Hand oils are VERY corrosive.

Mt Airy · Jul 14, 2016

Pinecone said:
I clean my guns every few years or so.

But I DO wipe them down after every time I touch them. I use various things. Birchwood Casey Sheath or Barricade some or if I know it will be for longer term. RemOil or silicone cloth for most use.

Hand oils are VERY corrosive.

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I agree I clean mine every 500 + rounds but I keep RIG on a rag and wipe them down every time.

Magnumite · Jul 15, 2016

I usually wipe the guns down before bagging them or after handling at home. I use an oil treated rag or a gun wipe sold with rust inhibitor in them. Especially after shooting on a hot humid day.

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