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ultra_magnus · 10-31-2009, 01:26 PM

I use weaponshield clp, never had rust issues

twitch1706 · 11-01-2009, 11:15 PM

I store my XDM in the stock case, and have from day 1. I've never encountered rust issues, and as some of you know Virginia summers get pretty wickedly humid. For peace of mind I took one of those little silica gel desiccant packs from a shoebox and put it in the case with the pistol. It seems to do the trick.

TACC XD · 11-02-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by EHL

Some fine steel wool and some oil will fix you right up. NEVER store a firearm in it's original gun case unless you have silica gel packets and or/the gun is in a silicone sock with a nice coat of CLP all over the gun. The CLP is a godsend for preventing rust.

I agree totally, CLP stays on every one of my guns.

I have stored everyone of my guns in their original cases for 15 years now.

I have never had an issue of rust on anything blued or stainless.

**Rustynuts** · 11-02-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Krackels

I'm not sure which is more abrasive flitz or 0000 steel wool, but I'd try some really fine steel wool first.

Why is everyone recommending steel wool? Sure it'll work, but can also leave tiny bits of itself behind, which themselves can rust later on. This is typically where it comes from anyway in new guns, "bits" of the milling bits embedded in the stainless.

atmiller · 11-02-2009, 03:33 PM

I use CLP and VPI paper from work when storing in foam. Never had a problem.

jtprevatte · 11-02-2009, 03:36 PM

Hoppes #9....I use it all the time, wipe it down with the stuff when you get done cleaning. A lot of people have the "misconception" that "stainless" will not rust....guess you found out it will. Also, save the little moisture packets that come in so many things you buy and put a few in the case.

atmiller · 11-02-2009, 03:39 PM

Red rust like that is usually from contamination, as RustyNuts says. If you use tooling on carbon steel, then use the same tooling on stainless steel, small particles are transferred to the stainless. The tooling itself can leave small particles behind too. The particles then rust, causing the specks you see.

You could have SA fix it, or you can steel wool it off. Once you steel wool the particles off, they will not return, because they are only on the surface of the steel.

florida boy · 11-11-2009, 08:55 AM

when we get new motors in the have like 5lb silca packs in them i try to snag some and put them in the safes work good.it is also good to whipe down you guns ever couple of weeks. I do mine ever week.

10-31-2009, 01:26 PM	#51
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11-01-2009, 11:15 PM	#52
twitch1706 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 149	I store my XDM in the stock case, and have from day 1. I've never encountered rust issues, and as some of you know Virginia summers get pretty wickedly humid. For peace of mind I took one of those little silica gel desiccant packs from a shoebox and put it in the case with the pistol. It seems to do the trick. __________________ "Liberty will not be regained, It will be occupied by a black, proud, villainous and unjust man" - Nostradamus (Century 2, Quatrain 29)
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atmiller XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,490	I use CLP and VPI paper from work when storing in foam. Never had a problem. __________________ "Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff." NRA Life Member Appleseed Rifleman XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Tactical with Pistol Gear Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar, Springer Compensator XD-40 Tactical XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with thumb safety XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod
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jtprevatte XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,069	Hoppes #9....I use it all the time, wipe it down with the stuff when you get done cleaning. A lot of people have the "misconception" that "stainless" will not rust....guess you found out it will. Also, save the little moisture packets that come in so many things you buy and put a few in the case. __________________ MOΛΩN ΛABÉ Why do I carry a gun? Have you picked up a cop lately? Man, they eat A LOT of doughnuts....and whew...they are heavy. Wanna XD with me? LOL If this thing turns bad and you have to point your prayer rug to the east, don't blame me...I voted for McCain.... Visit my website www.jtprevatte.com for all your NC real estate needs..LOL
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11-02-2009, 03:39 PM	#57
atmiller XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,490	Red rust like that is usually from contamination, as RustyNuts says. If you use tooling on carbon steel, then use the same tooling on stainless steel, small particles are transferred to the stainless. The tooling itself can leave small particles behind too. The particles then rust, causing the specks you see. You could have SA fix it, or you can steel wool it off. Once you steel wool the particles off, they will not return, because they are only on the surface of the steel. __________________ "Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff." NRA Life Member Appleseed Rifleman XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Tactical with Pistol Gear Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar, Springer Compensator XD-40 Tactical XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with thumb safety XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod
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11-11-2009, 08:55 AM	#58
florida boy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 168	when we get new motors in the have like 5lb silca packs in them i try to snag some and put them in the safes work good.it is also good to whipe down you guns ever couple of weeks. I do mine ever week. __________________ If you dont stand behind our troops.........Try to stand in front of them. XD45 Compact Sig Sauer Mosquito .22LR Smith & Wesson Sigima 9mm AR Superior Arms .223 RIA 1911(in the works)
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