NeroM
Member
Was frustrated by the high prices for some vintage S&W revolvers, eg. M10 and M25.
Often the cost of a vintage specimen in good+ condition was similar to new "classic" units.
I've purchased Classic M10 and M25 revolvers amidst the feedback about MIM parts and the hole, etc, etc. Have also posted about how good these new units are - fit, finish and function are and have been great - no need to tweak these units.
Rotate M10, M25 and a FA83 as my daily walking around woods carry firearms, carry them in a chest holster on top of what every layers of clothing are needed - also have been out in all weather conditions -so they have often come back snow/ice covered, we from rain, a few days recently was about the back40 with temps well below zero. When back in the basement - right away wipe each gun off with a cloth - if really wet- might spritz it with a little WD40 and dry it off [often in front of a fan]
Just recently, cleaning the M10 after a real snowy walkabout - I noticed back of the trigger appeared to be rusty [pic below] - the back is sort of a trough - could easily hold a drop of snow/ice/water. Was able to easily rub the rust off with a swab and a tiny tuft of superfine steelwool.
So, are MIM parts more susceptible to rust, than traditional forged/machined parts ?
Anyone else with a similar experience ?
Thanks,
Nero
Often the cost of a vintage specimen in good+ condition was similar to new "classic" units.
I've purchased Classic M10 and M25 revolvers amidst the feedback about MIM parts and the hole, etc, etc. Have also posted about how good these new units are - fit, finish and function are and have been great - no need to tweak these units.
Rotate M10, M25 and a FA83 as my daily walking around woods carry firearms, carry them in a chest holster on top of what every layers of clothing are needed - also have been out in all weather conditions -so they have often come back snow/ice covered, we from rain, a few days recently was about the back40 with temps well below zero. When back in the basement - right away wipe each gun off with a cloth - if really wet- might spritz it with a little WD40 and dry it off [often in front of a fan]
Just recently, cleaning the M10 after a real snowy walkabout - I noticed back of the trigger appeared to be rusty [pic below] - the back is sort of a trough - could easily hold a drop of snow/ice/water. Was able to easily rub the rust off with a swab and a tiny tuft of superfine steelwool.
So, are MIM parts more susceptible to rust, than traditional forged/machined parts ?
Anyone else with a similar experience ?
Thanks,
Nero