NOTE to the Mods: I had difficulty picking the right forum to put this thread. I hope to not receive yet another infraction for posting in the wrong section, lest I be banned due to this conundrum. I feel as if I’m walking on eggshells every time I post a new thread; “maybe the mods will think this belongs in a different section?” is always on my mind and frankly causes a lot of stress. So many grey areas and arbitrary confusion. Thank you and I apologize profusely if I have erred against your power.
Friends, shooters, this concerning OTHER BRANDS such as Berettas, SIGs, etc. that have alloy framed pistols in their lineups. I feel as if I must state this, because I don’t wish to exclude various alloy framed S&W pistols, but feel as if I must in case a moderator wishes to ban me outright for posting “in the wrong section” as mentioned above.
So, in a nutshell, does an anodized or otherwise coated aluminum frame, be it rifle or pistol (but NOT S&W guns as this thread would need to be in a different section) need to be lubricated on the exterior surfaces for any reason? For example, I own a SIG alloy frame pistol but prefer to keep the exterior dry and free of oil to keep it from being at all slick when I pick it up or draw.
Isn’t bare aluminum essentially free from corrosion in our atmosphere due to self-passivation? This is were a very thin layer of grayish aluminum oxide forms on raw aluminum, which prevents further corrosion from oxygen in the air. Not only that, but the anodizing should make it doubly less likely to corrode, which it already essentially cannot anyway even if bare?
I’ve read of people who keep a thin layer of oil or grease all over the firearm, their reasoning often be justified by lines such as “that’s the way muh daddy taught it to me” or something along those lines. But, if there’s a compelling scientific reason to lube the EXTERIOR of anodized aluminum guns, I’ve yet to hear it.
Anybody else agree or have thoughts? Thanks!
-Jay
Friends, shooters, this concerning OTHER BRANDS such as Berettas, SIGs, etc. that have alloy framed pistols in their lineups. I feel as if I must state this, because I don’t wish to exclude various alloy framed S&W pistols, but feel as if I must in case a moderator wishes to ban me outright for posting “in the wrong section” as mentioned above.
So, in a nutshell, does an anodized or otherwise coated aluminum frame, be it rifle or pistol (but NOT S&W guns as this thread would need to be in a different section) need to be lubricated on the exterior surfaces for any reason? For example, I own a SIG alloy frame pistol but prefer to keep the exterior dry and free of oil to keep it from being at all slick when I pick it up or draw.
Isn’t bare aluminum essentially free from corrosion in our atmosphere due to self-passivation? This is were a very thin layer of grayish aluminum oxide forms on raw aluminum, which prevents further corrosion from oxygen in the air. Not only that, but the anodizing should make it doubly less likely to corrode, which it already essentially cannot anyway even if bare?
I’ve read of people who keep a thin layer of oil or grease all over the firearm, their reasoning often be justified by lines such as “that’s the way muh daddy taught it to me” or something along those lines. But, if there’s a compelling scientific reason to lube the EXTERIOR of anodized aluminum guns, I’ve yet to hear it.
Anybody else agree or have thoughts? Thanks!
-Jay
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