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Rev9mm · May 19th, 2008, 03:32 PM

I'm not a fan of WD-40 for anything other than blasting a squeaky door hinge. Back in the day when I used to work on copiers I'd occassionally bump into a machine that some well-meaning individual had tried to "repair" using WD-40. The stuff gums up like mad.

Chooie · May 19th, 2008, 04:26 PM

I didn't mean to imply using the WD-40 as a final treatment, only initial after the dunking. I'd degrease the crap out of it and properly lube it before storage or carry, but heck - EVERYONE has WD-40 lying around, and it's a good stopgap measure until you can get home and get it stripped and properly cleaned.

itschuck · May 19th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Get some damp rid, stick the 340 and open damp rid in the micro ( or a small cooler, somtheing fairly airtight) for a day. Also take the grips off. If you want to make sure every bit of water is out of the smith then use the small cooler (with the damp rid) and lock it in your car and let the sun heat the whole thing up. Nothing like the inside of car on a hot sunny day..that and the damp rid will get it dry.

Supertac45 · May 19th, 2008, 06:30 PM

I'd dump a ton of CLP over the innards of the pistol since you probably don't want to take it apart. Do it a couple of time and than let it drip dry overnight prior to hitting it with the hair dryer. Works for me at least once a year when I'm fly fishing and go for a dunk. Some of my pistols are a pain to tear down.

Ridgeline · May 19th, 2008, 10:00 PM

I would think that what you have done would suffice. However, to be safe and to be sure that a Bang will happen when you pull the trigger a good smith cleaning would never hurt. Reborn mentioned his hosters don't smell like cows ... please don't ask him what they do smell like.

dr_cmg · May 20th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev9mm

I'm not a fan of WD-40 for anything other than blasting a squeaky door hinge. Back in the day when I used to work on copiers I'd occassionally bump into a machine that some well-meaning individual had tried to "repair" using WD-40. The stuff gums up like mad.

You don't want to use oil or WD-40 on hinges or locks because both will collect dust and gum up. Get a tupe of graphite powder for hinges and locks. I have two tubes one I bought while in the Army (I got out in '74) and the other I bought while in New Orleans (left in '95) when I couldn't find the first one. Between the two of them I have kept my hinges and locks working great for over 30 years. It doesn't take much.

kaz · May 21st, 2008, 03:10 PM

Chances are you can just remove the side plate without anything else coming out. If that's the case there shouldn't be any problem with the WD-40 suggestion followed by some compressed air. If you clean it off it'll be just fine. Your ammo will be just fine too, though taking the extra step of not using it for carry isn't a bad idea. I'm still new to holsters though, so I have no idea about getting any smell out. Febreeze? :P

May 19th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#12
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	I didn't mean to imply using the WD-40 as a final treatment, only initial after the dunking. I'd degrease the crap out of it and properly lube it before storage or carry, but heck - EVERYONE has WD-40 lying around, and it's a good stopgap measure until you can get home and get it stripped and properly cleaned. __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

May 19th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#13
itschuck Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 172	Get some damp rid, stick the 340 and open damp rid in the micro ( or a small cooler, somtheing fairly airtight) for a day. Also take the grips off. If you want to make sure every bit of water is out of the smith then use the small cooler (with the damp rid) and lock it in your car and let the sun heat the whole thing up. Nothing like the inside of car on a hot sunny day..that and the damp rid will get it dry. __________________ Current collection: SIG P239 2-tone 40 with DAK, SW MP 40 Compact, Ruger SP101, Ruger Single Six 32H&R birdshead, Walther PP, SW 360 38+p Airweight, Browning Buckmark

May 19th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#14
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 2,778	I'd dump a ton of CLP over the innards of the pistol since you probably don't want to take it apart. Do it a couple of time and than let it drip dry overnight prior to hitting it with the hair dryer. Works for me at least once a year when I'm fly fishing and go for a dunk. Some of my pistols are a pain to tear down. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

May 19th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#15
Ridgeline Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 889	I would think that what you have done would suffice. However, to be safe and to be sure that a Bang will happen when you pull the trigger a good smith cleaning would never hurt. Reborn mentioned his hosters don't smell like cows ... please don't ask him what they do smell like. __________________ "Eternity is Too Long to be Wrong" Texas CHL Instructor & Holder Life Member NRA Member TSRA

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May 19th, 2008, 03:32 PM	#11
Rev9mm Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 125	I'm not a fan of WD-40 for anything other than blasting a squeaky door hinge. Back in the day when I used to work on copiers I'd occassionally bump into a machine that some well-meaning individual had tried to "repair" using WD-40. The stuff gums up like mad.

May 21st, 2008, 03:10 PM	#17
kaz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 65	Chances are you can just remove the side plate without anything else coming out. If that's the case there shouldn't be any problem with the WD-40 suggestion followed by some compressed air. If you clean it off it'll be just fine. Your ammo will be just fine too, though taking the extra step of not using it for carry isn't a bad idea. I'm still new to holsters though, so I have no idea about getting any smell out. Febreeze? :P