jkatz44 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Rust gives character to your gun. Oddly enough none of my Glocks ever get this kind of character......... Good for you. Then again, you probably don't handle them enough. Edited November 28, 2009 by jkatz44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D. Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 WRONG!! I treated my M&P like I did my G22 & was rewarded with a rusty slide. I am really disappointed with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Rust gives character to your gun. Oddly enough none of my Glocks ever get this kind of character......... Good for you. Then again, you probably don't handle them enough. I've never seen even a spec of rust on any Glock I've ever owned, or even any well-worn Glock that wasn't exposed to absolutely extreme conditions. Glocks are certainly not my favorite, but I've yet to see a gun with such a durable finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I don't know what the big deal is, competition gun is a tool right. Just shoot the thing untill the wheels come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmwater Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Rust gives character to your gun. Oddly enough none of my Glocks ever get this kind of character......... Good for you. Then again, you probably don't handle them enough. I had that coming.......... I felt like a smart a** the minute after I posted it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G. Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Sorry to confuse you but i am not talking about the finishing the slide. I meant to say is there any type of oil or something that could help the rust along with the steel wool? I have a new routine I have been using on guns that repeatedly get surface rust and it is working well so far. First thing I do is rub it with 0000 steel wool soaked in Hoppe's #9 or a bronze/brass cleaning brush if it is in checkering, serrations or under a vent-rib to remove the rust. Hoppe's removes the rust much quicker than oil. After that I coat it with break free (or any quality oil w/silicone) and let it soak in overnight. The next day I wipe it clean with a shop rag and apply some gun wax to the entire surface. I have done this to a BAR, an 870 with dull bluing and a PF-9 that is used for carry. In each case they have remained rust free. I plan to re-apply the wax per the instructions. This is a little more work and maintenance, but the wax protects from moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I pulled my M&P out of my safe once and the slide was almost brown in rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
470nitro Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Anyone have a feel for what production dates or serial ranges that rust was a major problem due to melonite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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