summer heat + polymer frame = ?

[Bubba]

I didn't realize when I registered with INGO it was asking for my username first and now i'm stuck with my real name... again. I checked with the FAQs and it says a username change is only allowed under extreme circumstances.

PM a mod about getting the process started. IIRC, forum member IBTL used his email address as his username when he first joined, and it only took a few days to get straightened out.

 

[shooter521]

IIRC, forum member IBTL used his email address as his username when he first joined

You mean topgunbobby@hotmail.com? He actually created a new account (IBTL) before we were able to get his user name changed, so we just let it go.

I have sent a PM to Robert regarding his situation.

 

[Counselor1977]

I think you may have a bigger concern of how the high temperatures would affect the ammo more than a concern of how it would effect the firearm.

The safe idea is a good on. Storage areas for the same in the trunk may not be a bad idea either. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I think you may have a bigger concern of how the high temperatures would affect the ammo

Not a big deal there, either...

 

[TheLoneRaider]

My glock 21 survived 5 Phoenix summers. It was 115 outside and about 160 in the car. It was hot to the touch but didnt melt.

 

[Sanguine Samurai]

WOW! My anxieties about leaving my gun in my hot car are melting away... so to speak
I could put the safe in the trunk, but then I think I would risk flashing my gun in the parking lot at work. I drive a 2000 Toyota Celica and it's a hatch back so putting something in the trunk is only going to slow a determined thief down a little.

Thanks for the welcome UncleMike!

 

[Goosepond Monster]

This is all good info. I was asking a friend about this last night. I figured there wouldn't be any issues as far as the gun goes, but I was concerned about the heat and how it might affect the ammo.

 

[Boz]

Leaving a gun in a car in direct sunlight in a car (like leaving it on the seat - I don't personally know anyone foolish enough to do this) would be worse than leaving it in a glovebox where there is no direct sunlight. However, as one poster said, any quality gun should be able to stand up to a substantial amount of heat. Rapid firing 4 mags in a row likely will cause more heat than leaving your piece in a glovebox.

 

[oucme69]

I have a glock 23 and have left it secured in my truck on 90 degree days and not melted yet