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I was cleaning a rifle last night when I decided I should probably clean and inspect my CCW pistols. Both pistols have spent a lot of time in my car. Since I cannot carry at work (and I park in a safe area) I keep one or both CCW guns in the car - mostly 24/7.
Anyway, I have not shot either of them in 3 months and therefore didn't clean them. Despite the fact that I tend to overlube them, BOTH had small areas of "orange" which mostly came off with Hoppes #9. This has never happened before although I have kept the guns in the car for years.
Is this normal? Should I look somewhere else for the problem? (The Taurus I have worn a lot .... possibly perspiration... but the Kel-tec hasn't been out of the car for the last 3 months.)
Are most guns prone to rust if left in cars? (The stainless steel slides were mostly OK. The "takedown pins" both showed rust.)
BTW - they are stored under a front seat.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Logistar
Anyway, I have not shot either of them in 3 months and therefore didn't clean them. Despite the fact that I tend to overlube them, BOTH had small areas of "orange" which mostly came off with Hoppes #9. This has never happened before although I have kept the guns in the car for years.
Is this normal? Should I look somewhere else for the problem? (The Taurus I have worn a lot .... possibly perspiration... but the Kel-tec hasn't been out of the car for the last 3 months.)
Are most guns prone to rust if left in cars? (The stainless steel slides were mostly OK. The "takedown pins" both showed rust.)
BTW - they are stored under a front seat.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Logistar