Do you wax your blued guns?

[Montell C. Williams]

From 1968 till about 1980 we had blued S&W M&Ps as service revolvers where I worked then switched to stainless versions of the same gun, Almost all of our cops used to use simonize car wax on the blued guns about once a month and it seemed to keep them from rusting externally anyway.

I also knew guys that used to wax the barrel channels of the stocks of rifles to impede absorbtion of moisture.

[wboggs]

I've never heard of waxing any gun; If moisture in the inner works was a concern on mine I would spray a gun down with WD-40 inside. Outside either use a good silicone rag or buy some silicone spray and the wipe it down.

I recently brought an old .22 rifle out of storage which I stored simply in a flexible fleece like lined gun case in a cupboard. When I put it away, all I did was spray it down liberally with WD-40 and it was perfect when I opened the case. All I had to do is run a patch through it. Now I hear there are other or better preparations for storage but that worked fine for me.

[woody]

When I used to carry on the job, I used Turtle Wax on my blued revolver.
It did work. WD40 inside can gum things up after awhile. I kept a light film
of synthetic gun oil on the insides. Rust was never a problem in the
9 years I carried.

[Montell C. Williams]

The purpose of waxing was not for storage, it was for carrying in a belt holster exposed to the elements w/o oil getting in the holster and weakening the leather or stiching. Water just rolls off like on your car. No doubt this may be out of date, that is why I asked.

[625]

I do as of recently. Guns look great, are protected well, and are easier to clean once they get dirty. I use this stuff

http://www.swordsofhonor.com/renaissancewax.html

Here is a not so good pic that does not do it justice. I'm cheating since the finish on this gun is great to begin with, but this wax makes it look better.

[4XLT]

wow never heard of waxing a gun before..

[625]

wow never heard of waxing a gun before..

Works great. Just be careful not to use any wax with abrasives in it. A lot of car wax does.

[Pa. Patriot]

I use wax on all my blued guns that are used in the field or carried occasionally.

But not for storage. Only for use. My "wall hangers" are also waxed. (several coats)

WD40 is not a good rust inhibitor and is terrible choice for inside a gun. I get a lot of business from folks needing internal cleanings/repairs as the result of using WD-40 . It WILL loose it's lubricative qualities as well as gum up terribly.
In my shop it is used as a cleaning solvent and water displacement bath for washed/parkerized or other processes requiring parts to be submerged in water based liquids.

[Hokkmike]

I'm with 4XLT - It's a new concept for me.

[MOUNTAINORACLE]

Yes and the stainless ones too




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