An early Christmas and rust

[padwan]

Like the song goes, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

My kids gave me my Christmas gift this morning and I was a little suspicious about the package's weight. They told me to go ahead and open the parcel as they doubted I'd wait for Christmas anyway. I tore open the wrapper to find an old cigar box.

Lifting the lid, I was surprised to see a blued steel J-frame! The boys chipped in to get me a Model 40 Centennial! Just as cool, the cigar box had been converted to a felt-lined pistol box, something I've never seen done before. It was a really slick touch.

Anyway, it's been a while since I've owned a blued steel handgun.
I don't want to have the revolver chromed or nickeled, so I was wondering what folks here recommend to keep rust at bay? I'll probably carry this gun AIWB so rust is a real concern.

In the past, I've used WD40, CLP and FP10 but they were better at removing rust rather than preventing it. I read about stuff like Boeshield and Corrosion X but I don't know anyone who has used any of these products.

[RD62]

I think I'd try Weapon Shield, a holster with a sweat guard, and store it in the converted box with a desiccant packet.

I'm no lube/rust prevention expert by any means though.

Sounds like a really nice gift!

Enjoy!

[padwan]

RD62,

I'll be getting an Alessi APX for it, as that holster worked really well for the SP101 I carry most of the time.

Thanks for the tip on Weapons Shield. I'll look them up.

Padwan

[kartoffel]

Eezox is excellent.

[mariodsantana]

Eezox is excellent.

+1. I sweat a lot, and the J-frame I inherited from my dad got some rust after I wore it exclusively through a Dallas summer spent mostly outdoors. Eezox helped me work the rust off, and has helped me keep it off ever since. (Though I don't wear that J-frame much any more.) It's also a pretty good lubricant, though there are better.

[l8apex]

Eezox +1. Also used EWL Slip with good results. Congrats on the wonderful gifts. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

[Irish10]

Another vote for Eezox but lately I have been using a product called Rustys Rags, it's a silicone oil (propietary blend) soaked sheepskin sponge with a seperate flannel rag. They were offering free samples to members of The High Road forum and I have been using mine for about a month on all my pistols, shotguns and ARs. Excellent product that gets rid of all smudges, fingerprints, etc and literally makes your guns look like new! Brownells stocks them or you can buy direct. Living in Oregon my guns are exposed to crap weather constantly and salt air but I have full confidence in this product. www.rustysrags.com

[300WM]

If any water based glue was used to make the case conversion, be sure it is fully cured before storing your gun in it. You want to treat the fabric in the case because the case is more for transport than storage. The case can and will hold moisture in humid areas. 100% pure silicone spray applied lightly to the fabric will help here. Do this twice per year. As far as the pistol, cleaning and applying a sheen of protectant is the key thing. If you want no rust at all, you should explore doing this daily if you carry daily. If you store for long periods, I would be checking it often. Rust has a way of showing up if you get negligent. Don't be afraid to leave a good sheen of protectant if you do store for long periods. It may be a little overkill, but all my pistols, save two, are blue, and none have any rust. When you want to shoot at the range or carry, simply wipe with a cotton towel.

I do not know about the products you asked about as I use motor racing lubricants on my weapons.

[ucrt]

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Eezox is what I use. As good as it works, you'd think it would stink but it smells good...or is it just my olfactory???

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[padwan]

If any water based glue was used to make the case conversion, be sure it is fully cured before storing your gun in it. You want to treat the fabric in the case because the case is more for transport than storage. The case can and will hold moisture in humid areas. 100% pure silicone spray applied lightly to the fabric will help here. Do this twice per year. As far as the pistol, cleaning and applying a sheen of protectant is the key thing. If you want no rust at all, you should explore doing this daily if you carry daily. If you store for long periods, I would be checking it often. Rust has a way of showing up if you get negligent. Don't be afraid to leave a good sheen of protectant if you do store for long periods. It may be a little overkill, but all my pistols, save two, are blue, and none have any rust. When you want to shoot at the range or carry, simply wipe with a cotton towel.

I do not know about the products you asked about as I use motor racing lubricants on my weapons.

Thanks for the very thorough advice! I don't intend to store the revolver in the cigar box case though. If it isn't in a holster, it's kept in a safe which does have silica gel packets that are replaced regularly.

Do you carry IWB? Do you apply anything to your gun before you start your carry? I remember trying Turtle Wax a looong time ago, but hard chrome seemed like a worthwhile convenience back then.