Most weather resistant?
This is a discussion on Most weather resistant? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I am an avid cyclist. I do it all; mountain, road, cyclocross, all of the above, minus BMX. Anyways, I have been thinking about getting ...
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October 7th, 2009 08:14 PM
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Most weather resistant?
I am an avid cyclist. I do it all; mountain, road, cyclocross, all of the above, minus BMX. Anyways, I have been thinking about getting a new pistol to carry while riding. As of now, I carry my XDm .40 at all times other than on my bike or at work. I need something that is ultra weather resistant. I want it to be quite small, needs to fit in a jersey pocket (yes I do wear spandex),and chambered in 40S&W. The gun will see a lot of rain, mud, and road grime. Rides usually will run 2-3 hours most days of the week. What do you think would fit the bill. In the back of my mind I am hoping to hear people rave about an XDsc, being my fav, or Glock.
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October 7th, 2009 08:14 PM
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October 7th, 2009 08:17 PM
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Um........Glock. I even take mine with me to the shower sometimes. Sometimes. The weather? No worries with Glock. I've never entertained the thoughts of an XD, and never will for that matter.
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October 7th, 2009 08:20 PM
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Take a look at the Walther PPS. Following is a link to their web site.
WaltherPistols.com: Handguns PPS Walther
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October 7th, 2009 08:21 PM
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Whatever gun you choose, use Eezox on it to clean and keep it from rusting. I've been using it for years now and love it. Check out this test.
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October 7th, 2009 08:23 PM
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Although I am not a fan I would say Glock.
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October 7th, 2009 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by
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Although I am not a fan I would say Glock.
Glock is renowned for that aspect isn't it? Coming from a non-Glock fan, that means something.
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October 7th, 2009 08:38 PM
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Hands down, no question about it... the Glock 27 will fill the bill. Me and my trusty G19 and G23 spent a lot of time in the "field" working in all kinds of weather. I'm ashamed to admit how much I've abused (neglected) those guns. Yet, they never rusted and always worked.
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October 7th, 2009 11:39 PM
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Thanks for the input thus far. Interesting we haven't heard from the XD crowd. This may be for anoher thread but what are the chances Glock comes out with a Slimline .40S&W?
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch, Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote"
--Benjamin Franklin
"Chop your own wood, and it will warm you twice."
--Henry Ford
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October 8th, 2009 12:23 AM
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Which ever you go with, don't forget to make sure your ammo is sealed as well (as most personal defense ammo is but still check). A functioning gun with waterlogged ammo is a brick.
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October 8th, 2009 12:26 AM
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I'll chime in for the XD. I have taken my XD9sc some nasty places.
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October 8th, 2009 02:04 AM
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Glock. Easily.
The torture tests (Google time!) on the G21 are ridiculous and impressive. Buried in Road Salt and water slurry, shot with a .22LR (slide impacted), thrown out of an airplane at 1000 ft?
Still shooting...
It will take anything you throw at it (literally) and still continue to fire. Gaston Glock basically created the Pistol AK-47 with a greater emphasis on accuracy.
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October 8th, 2009 06:56 AM
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I think a stainless XD would hold up just fine, but can't say for sure. I like the XD over the Glock, but in this case, I'd probably go for the Glock simply because there are more reports of abuse. Damn you Glock, damn youuuu!
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October 8th, 2009 07:02 AM
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For sure a Glock 27 fits the bill.
My 23 goes biking with me and I dont clean it every time I come home from a ride, no rust what so ever.
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October 8th, 2009 11:30 AM
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