The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Grumpy » Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:43 pm

No. WD40 is a water displacement product - it is a VERY poor lubricant and won`t stay on a surface.
It also rots wood at a rate of knots.
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Safarigent » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:13 pm

Try ballistol. It doesnt harm wood. It smells to the high heavens though.
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Grumpy » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:25 pm

LOL, yes, Ballistol really does stink - it`s nothing like as good as Eezox however.
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Safarigent » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:30 pm

Hahaha, my mother hates the smell of it!
I only mentioned it because it is easily available here in Delhi.
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:52 pm

TC,

If owning something is sufficient to make a man an expert in its use, then every man would be a Casanova.

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by inplainsight » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:55 pm

winnie_the_pooh wrote:If owning something is sufficient to make a man an expert in its use, then every man would be a Casanova.
That's hilarious!

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by FN-Five-Seven » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:17 pm

TC da vs winnie .

Where is my popcorn ?
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by TC » Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:58 am

winnie_the_pooh wrote:TC,

If owning something is sufficient to make a man an expert in its use, then every man would be a Casanova.
Winnie you seem somewhat confused here. We were discussing wet guns, not hot Casanovas ROTFL ROTFL
I believe online forums do expect members to stick to the topic :wink:

If I did not know what I was doing I wouldn't have put personal firearms worth lakhs at risk all these years. Why don't we meet so that you can examine all my handguns and see for yourself if there is any tiny molecule of rust hiding anywhere. In the meantime let me share this. Multiple gun ownership gives your couple of advantages. It gives you first hand knowledge of guns and the right to experiment with your own weapons instead of lecturing on what you might have heard from a guru or read on the internet.
Since I know inplainsight and he happens to be a good friend I would really not want his new pistol to get rusted. Or, are you suggesting i would ? After wiping the water a hair dryer kept at a safe distance takes care of the excess moisture and it is to be used if a gun has been EXPOSED TO RAIN, not for regular maintenance or removal of moisture during rainy season. Since I know what kind of schedule inplainsight is into I cannot completely rule out the possibility of his pistol getting completely soaked during one of his hectic tours.

I guess its time for me to give up on this habit of indulging you to write more. Meeting a real gun guru, getting to know his name, seeing his face, hearing his wise words would be a different experience altogether and I look forward to it :D

:cheers:

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Sakobav » Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:58 am

Mauser HSc thats a rare gun mate you need a Monsoon/daily carry gun buy a IOF revolver or Pistol take care of that HSC and now post some pictures

Funny WTP

TC yup look up Winnie next time you are west of Delhi

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by inplainsight » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:37 am

TC wrote: Since I know ... and he happens to be a good friend I would really not want his new pistol to get rusted. Or, are you suggesting i would ? After wiping the water a hair dryer kept at a safe distance takes care of the excess moisture and it is to be used if a gun has been EXPOSED TO RAIN, not for regular maintenance or removal of moisture during rainy season. Since I know what kind of schedule ... is into I cannot completely rule out the possibility of his pistol getting completely soaked during one of his hectic tours.
:) Thanks TC. Condensation is turning out to be a real pain and I end up having to dry my pistol 3 - 4 times a day.

When do we get the pleasure of seeing you and your guns in Delhi?
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by inplainsight » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:40 am

ngrewal wrote:Mauser HSc thats a rare gun mate you need a Monsoon/daily carry gun buy a IOF revolver or Pistol take care of that HSC and now post some pictures
Thanks. I plan on purchasing an IOF pistol, once endorse the shotgun on my license. I can just imagine the kind of grief I'm going to face at the licensing authority.

Will post pictures of my guns this weekend.

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:30 am

Posted a lengthy reply....but am deleting it.As some one wise once said ''moorkhey naal na lujiay"
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Skyman » Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:53 pm

winnie_the_pooh wrote:TC,

If owning something is sufficient to make a man an expert in its use, then every man would be a Casanova.
Not since Richard Pryor have i heard such comic genius.Salut!!
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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by AgentDoubleS » Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:20 pm

Grumpy wrote:No. WD40 is a water displacement product - it is a VERY poor lubricant and won`t stay on a surface.
It also rots wood at a rate of knots.
Thanks Grumpy.

ABM, Ballistol is what I'm using for now. Also got wd40 and hoppes no. 9- not used the latter yet. I guess these should suffice for the time being.

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Re: The real 'gun problem'! (Monsoons)

Post by Safarigent » Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:44 pm

In addendum, i use the Beretta oil and Perazzi grease. Between these two and WD 40 and Ballistol, my basic needs are covered. Plus some solvent for the rifle and ballistol robla solo for the shotgun.
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