[Fat_46]

I started out intending to re-blue the slide on my KelTec p-3AT, as it has alot of holster wear. I removed the blueing, then polished the slide (this is my normal way of prepping metal for blueing...the better the base, the better the blue). However, I found that I like the polished slide in conjunction with the black polymer frame. How can I protect the slide from rust? Or should I just re-blue it?

[Jim K]

Under some conditions (e.g., carry in an armpit holster in Florida) you probably can't prevent rust. But in most cases, just apply a light oil or grease (not gobs, just a light wipe) and it should be OK. Other choices might be a clear spray lacquer or having the slide nickel or chrome plated.

Jim

[.41Dave]

CorrosionX. Best stuff I've ever used for preventing rust or for cleaning up rust that has already started.

[Plink]

I'll second the CorrosionX. Not only is it by far the best rust preventer that I've ever used, it's also the best lubricant I've ever found. I can't believe the difference in my 22/45 since I started using it. Cleaning consists of simply wiping off residue and re-oiling and it'll run 3 bricks reliably without cleaning now.