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Okay, so I bought a new Ruger LC9 less than two months ago, and have been CC it for about 5 weeks in a crossbreed style holster. The function and dimensions of the gun are great, and I've been really satisfied with it as a carry piece. I've also have always been happy with Ruger products which played a part in why I bought the LC9
At the end of the day I've either been unholstering the Ruger or leaving it in the holster till the next day. It has been hot in SC and I'll sweat like anyone else but I haven't been swimming and taking a shower with this thing.
So a few hours back I happen to notice that I have some surface rust on the slide near the front sight on both sides of the pistol. This was alarming but I figured that it would clean off with a little oil and that I'd be more diligent about wiping the gun down with a silicone cloth every night. Get that surface rust off with Rem Oil and a cotton patch and see that it has definitely decayed the finish, eaten it away and in one spot the size of a flea taken it total down to the bare metal!
Now I will admit that I should have been more observant, and really wish I'd siliconed the slide every few days. Upset with myself for not doing so. However I am a little disappointed in the blueing on this gun. I know it doesn't have a Glock type finish and I shouldn't expect it to, but I've carried a Glock daily for years and its been subjected to way more than this with no ill effects on the finish. See attached photo of the damaged blueing. Short of having it reblued it I don't think that it would look right and don't know what it would look like if I used a cold blue touch up. I have one but have never used it for anything. Anyway, check out the picture (click to enlarge)
At the end of the day I've either been unholstering the Ruger or leaving it in the holster till the next day. It has been hot in SC and I'll sweat like anyone else but I haven't been swimming and taking a shower with this thing.
So a few hours back I happen to notice that I have some surface rust on the slide near the front sight on both sides of the pistol. This was alarming but I figured that it would clean off with a little oil and that I'd be more diligent about wiping the gun down with a silicone cloth every night. Get that surface rust off with Rem Oil and a cotton patch and see that it has definitely decayed the finish, eaten it away and in one spot the size of a flea taken it total down to the bare metal!
Now I will admit that I should have been more observant, and really wish I'd siliconed the slide every few days. Upset with myself for not doing so. However I am a little disappointed in the blueing on this gun. I know it doesn't have a Glock type finish and I shouldn't expect it to, but I've carried a Glock daily for years and its been subjected to way more than this with no ill effects on the finish. See attached photo of the damaged blueing. Short of having it reblued it I don't think that it would look right and don't know what it would look like if I used a cold blue touch up. I have one but have never used it for anything. Anyway, check out the picture (click to enlarge)