Caught in the Rain- 1911

[Aaron1776]

So my pal Blueboxer and I got caught out in the rain with our beloved 1911s and my M&P 9mm.

My 1911 prob got exposed to 5 minutes or so of heavy down pour, mostly while in my hand. My M&P was sitting on the table in slide lock. We both were soaked enough we had to change clothes.

I got home, field stripped the guns, dried them as best I could, and then flushed them both with copious amounts of gun cleaner spray, and then rust protector spray. I have to leave for the evening now.

Will I need to detail strip them when I get back? Or is that enough?

 

[kawtech87]

Have you ever watched a tourture test of any firearm?

They will take a lot more abuse than just a little rain.

http://youtu.be/bj5Kcs4dzro

 

[shibumiseeker]

Sweat is way more corrosive than rain. Dry it off under gentle heat and it will be FINE.

 

[jylederman]

If you are that worried about a little rain. You should probably just go ahead and sell them.

 

[Aaron1776]

lol
Thanks guys. I knew that in my head. But here's the deal. For safety and security, I use OCD level routine and habits to care for and handle firearms.
In my brain I know it's fine. I just needed your reassurance.

I mean they did get really wet.

They're drying off after their chemical bath now......hahaha

 

[remauto1187]

Dry it out then wipe it down with tri-flow and you wont have to worry about it the next time it rains.

 

[shibumiseeker]

lol
Thanks guys. I knew that in my head. But here's the deal. I have ADD. To compensate for that deficit, I have to use OCD level routine and habits to care for and handle firearms safely.
In my brain I know it's fine. I just needed your reassurance.

I mean they did get really wet.

You probably shouldn't go to a pistol class then. When they make you drop it in a mud puddle and then pick it up and shoot it...

 

[Aaron1776]

You probably shouldn't go to a pistol class then. When they make you drop it in a mud puddle and then pick it up and shoot it...

lol

Been there done that. For some reason that didn't bother me, but this did.

Probably because both guns are brand new.

 

[jay2981]

lol

Been there done that. For some reason that didn't bother me, but this did.

Probably because both guns are brand new.

I'd say this is it! I'm the same way for a bit. Just can't help it.

 

[tv1217]

If you're really paranoid you use WD 40. The WD stands for "water displacement"

 

[PMPORTER]

Froglube them and then you can carry while you swim this summer

 

[Hookeye]

I hunted all day in the rain for deer, with my Colt Python.........once.
Took it all apart, dried and relubed. No problem, but will admit that's the last rainy day forecast hunt for that rig.

 

[Exodus]

The m&p will be fine, your 1911 on the other hand might as well throw it away. 1911s suck Yeager said so!

Edit: I'm to lazy to do purple while on my phone.

 

[TLHelmer]

If you're really paranoid you use WD 40. The WD stands for "water displacement"

That is what we use to do when stuck out in the rain for prolonged periods of time. I would drench the firearm in WD-40 and let the more rust prone parts soak. Then clean, lube and reassemble. Oddly enough the areas that seem most prone to rust are the sights and crevices where the moisture lingers.

 

[jtbriles]

Froglube them and then you can carry while you swim this summer

I think I will try that. But I will have to OC since it could look pretty bad trying to CC a 454 in my speedo.

 

[worddoer]

One thing that also helps is to blow the pistol dry with an air compressor (assuming you have one). Blow compressed air into every single little nook and cranny, and you should not have any issues.

WD-40 can work also. I would use that after the compressed air. Be careful if you are using gun scrubber. Not all scrubbers are compatible with polymer frames and can damage the polymer.

 

[halfmileharry]

I'm not so sweet that I'll melt when I get wet.
I get wet frequently and always carry a 1911.
All I ever do is field strip (including grips), dry off, and spray them heavy with RemOil. Never any rust problems.
The one I'm carrying now has been wet dozens of times and not a spec of rust anywhere on it.

 

[Davis0023]

My GLOCK would drink that little bit of rain exposure!! LOL Wipe it with a towel and move on.