Hi. I've had a stainless Ruger GP100 for the last 6 months that I've been using as my carry gun for when I'm working solo. Last month, I was working in Alabama near the Coosa River and after returning home found that the cylinder would barely turn and the trigger pull was extremely stiff, so stiff I didn't attempt to pull it all the way out of fear of damaging the internal parts. During the trip, when I had a chance, I was careful to wipe my sweat off, let the gun dry if it got wet and keep some oil on the exposed parts. Well I get to looking at it and there is rusty sludge coming out of the where the hand turns and behind the trigger. Currently, the guns back at Ruger and it sounds like they'll send it back to me having done nothing unless I pay them for a cleaning. My guess is the river water is what did it, and the local gunsmith says the smaller cheaper internal parts on these guns are prone to getting gummed up under wet conditions. To be clear, I wasn't dunking the gun in water and letting it sit, but there were a few times when I had to go knee deep into the water and some probably splashed in there.
So, can anyone recommend a stainless revolver that won't have this problem? I'm going to get the GP100 fixed and probably sell to a friend in need for cheap since I bought it without having looked at the Smiths first and after shooting a buddie's, it's clear what I should have bought. I know a Glock or equivalent would probably be better in these situations, but I shoot a revolver better and prefer 357 magnum for potential predator defense.
Also, are there any magic oils or something that would help prevent this rust accumulation in humid, wet environments?
So, can anyone recommend a stainless revolver that won't have this problem? I'm going to get the GP100 fixed and probably sell to a friend in need for cheap since I bought it without having looked at the Smiths first and after shooting a buddie's, it's clear what I should have bought. I know a Glock or equivalent would probably be better in these situations, but I shoot a revolver better and prefer 357 magnum for potential predator defense.
Also, are there any magic oils or something that would help prevent this rust accumulation in humid, wet environments?