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aiformula · 08-08-2005, 11:58 AM

Regarding the carrying thing.... read this.

Regarding rust....

I am bummed to report that even though I have wiped it down w/ a silicone cloth after every range session, when I pulled the fusion gun out of the gun safe (which btw DOES have a dehumidifier rod) after vacation, I had rust showing up under the clear gunkote at the serrations.

sjp2452 · 08-08-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RangeRat

Still it would bother me to have to be armed to have a garage sale.

It's not a "have to". It's a choice. Do, or do not (Master Yoda). That's the great thing about freedom. I live in a great neighborhood. Not austentatious, just middle class and very quiet & friendly. My neighbors, had they known, would have thought me crazy. They probably leave their doors unlocked. Hey--their choice. If something bad happens I'll do my best to defend them, if they need defending. That's my choice.

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Originally Posted by RangeRat

P.S Duracoat is a great way to combat the rust issue I did all my guns myself and they look great

Ah yes--the topic! What did you do to the slide to pre-treat it? It may need a little scrubbing to make sure I've gotten all the rust off. Wouldn't want to trap any underneath. Also, did you apply it on the inside of the rails, or just the outside of the slide? Does it add thickness?

sjp2452 · 08-08-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aiformula

I am bummed to report that even though I have wiped it down w/ a silicone cloth after every range session, when I pulled the fusion gun out of the gun safe (which btw DOES have a dehumidifier rod) after vacation, I had rust showing up under the clear gunkote at the serrations.

Fusion...The Canyon Creek Fusion? Dang...I love the look of that finish. You still saw rust with it?

[TASF]Overkill · 08-08-2005, 12:03 PM

And we all know that I carry openly while picking up trash in nice neighborhoods.

(15 bags on Sunday for 4.5 hours.... my back hurts.)

RangeRat · 08-08-2005, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by therooster

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Originally Posted by RangeRat

Still it would bother me to have to be armed to have a garage sale.

not "have to be armed"...... "need to be armed". you say it like its a chore you dont want to do.

should it be that way? no. but thats the way it is.

If need be I will arm myself Its just going to take me awhile to get used to it I guess I'm old fashioned

therooster · 08-08-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RangeRat

If need be I will arm myself Its just going to take me awhile to get used to it I guess I'm old fashioned

there is nothing wrong with that, you should feel comfortable. just remember whenever you take your gun off your hip you are entrusting someone else to protect you.

RangeRat · 08-08-2005, 12:12 PM

Back on topic:

I ordered the starter kit that http://www.lauerweaponry.com/
offers and the matte black around $45 comes with an airbrush and air can if you don't have a air compressor

Painted my XDs when they were new (see I do take precautions)Before any rust

I sprayed the outside only I keep the inside well oiled much more oil than anyone recommends but no rust

shamus · 08-08-2005, 12:30 PM

My subcompact, which I carry on a daily basis, started to rust about two weeks ago I sent it in to Springfield and had it back in one week with a new finish and shipping paid both ways.

Shamus

country85 · 08-08-2005, 12:43 PM

I have past the six month mark and still no rust. I am really lucky I guess.
I do use armadillo, great product and the weapon is wiped down weekly with Birchwood Casey Sheath. Also with a silicone cloth after every carry.
It has worked great so far.
That being said I still want to get a refinish in fusion, because I love the look.

retired · 08-08-2005, 03:43 PM

ichy brought up a very valid point. In the 15yrs I spent in patrol, most of the burg reports I wrote were in the nicer areas, because those are the areas that generally have the nice things.

For the same reason, the area I live in (72 home tract) has had burgs over the 15yrs I have been here. Even tho my neighbors across from me (2) have been hit, I haven't because I have two dogs in the rear yard who alert when anyone is in the area and security lights in the front of my house (I also have an undeveloped area next to me so one light covers that).

We recently had a garage sale and I had my gun concealed for the same reason. Thankfully, nothing occurred, but you never know.

08-08-2005, 11:58 AM	#11
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,086	Regarding the carrying thing.... read this. Regarding rust.... I am bummed to report that even though I have wiped it down w/ a silicone cloth after every range session, when I pulled the fusion gun out of the gun safe (which btw DOES have a dehumidifier rod) after vacation, I had rust showing up under the clear gunkote at the serrations. __________________ Tony Obama '08... change we can bereave in. Guns are like orgasms.......you just can't have enough good ones!

08-08-2005, 12:03 PM	#14
[TASF]Overkill XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,446	And we all know that I carry openly while picking up trash in nice neighborhoods. (15 bags on Sunday for 4.5 hours.... my back hurts.) __________________ "Semper facere bonum, an a amare odium, vita mors." [Do good always, whether through life or death, love or hate.] "He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish." Photo thread is back! (Until next disaster)

08-08-2005, 12:12 PM	#17
RangeRat XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 81	Duracoat Back on topic: I ordered the starter kit that http://www.lauerweaponry.com/ offers and the matte black around $45 comes with an airbrush and air can if you don't have a air compressor Painted my XDs when they were new (see I do take precautions)Before any rust I sprayed the outside only I keep the inside well oiled much more oil than anyone recommends but no rust

08-08-2005, 12:43 PM	#19
country85 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NC Posts: 126	No rust yet I have past the six month mark and still no rust. I am really lucky I guess. I do use armadillo, great product and the weapon is wiped down weekly with Birchwood Casey Sheath. Also with a silicone cloth after every carry. It has worked great so far. That being said I still want to get a refinish in fusion, because I love the look. __________________ Laws that forbid the carry of arms, disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; Thomas Jefferson

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08-08-2005, 12:30 PM	#18
shamus XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	My subcompact, which I carry on a daily basis, started to rust about two weeks ago I sent it in to Springfield and had it back in one week with a new finish and shipping paid both ways. Shamus

08-08-2005, 03:43 PM	#20
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,397	ichy brought up a very valid point. In the 15yrs I spent in patrol, most of the burg reports I wrote were in the nicer areas, because those are the areas that generally have the nice things. For the same reason, the area I live in (72 home tract) has had burgs over the 15yrs I have been here. Even tho my neighbors across from me (2) have been hit, I haven't because I have two dogs in the rear yard who alert when anyone is in the area and security lights in the front of my house (I also have an undeveloped area next to me so one light covers that). We recently had a garage sale and I had my gun concealed for the same reason. Thankfully, nothing occurred, but you never know.