Set out to do a function check on my P226 today and...
by rob 
, Thursday, July 04, 2013, 15:45 (4164 days ago)
As I tried to push the mag release it was no bueno. Rusted solid in less than a month! It took some soaking in Ballistol and the wooden handle of a hammer to persued it. I've flushed it out really good and its working fine. I'll probably shoot it next week and then pull it apart and soak the springs, plunger and catch really well. Moral of the story...check your carry gun if its been a while since you've shot it;) I have never had a mag catch seize from rust before. I have had 1911 plunger tubes get pretty rusty though. Anyhow, food for thought.
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- Set out to do a function check on my P226 today and... -
rob,
2013-07-04, 15:45
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- yes, every week check , clean lube. -
Fivegunner,
2013-07-04, 17:51
- 'Plan B' -
FOG,
2013-07-04, 19:15
- Looks like a good article... -
rob,
2013-07-04, 19:40
- I've opened up several S&W revolvers in recent years... - FOG, 2013-07-04, 20:26
- I know a guy who usually carries two J-frames - FOG, 2013-07-04, 20:31
- Looks like a good article... -
rob,
2013-07-04, 19:40
- 'Plan B' -
FOG,
2013-07-04, 19:15
- Rob, give this a try for prevention... -
Paul,
2013-07-04, 19:03
- That's a good idea... -
rob,
2013-07-04, 19:49
- Probably a good idea to rotate holsters, too - FOG, 2013-07-04, 21:30
- That's a good idea... -
rob,
2013-07-04, 19:49
- yes, every week check , clean lube. -
Fivegunner,
2013-07-04, 17:51