Is there such a thing as new gun smell?

mg357 · Nov 3, 2010

Dear Smith and Wesson Forum I have a gun question. I have heard of new car smell. But is there such a thing as new gun smell? Any and all help in answering this would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely and Respectfully mg357 a proud member of the Smith and Wesson Fourm.

feralmerril · Nov 3, 2010

I never could notice it, but all wives can sniff them out!

BarbC · Nov 3, 2010

I think so. It's like a clean metallic smell, unenhanced by gunpowder and oil.

jeepjeepwhat · Nov 3, 2010

Only one way to find out for sure, and thats to buy a new one and sniff away!

bitstream · Nov 3, 2010

Nothing smells better than Hoppes #9...

calmex · Nov 3, 2010

mg357 said:
Dear Smith and Wesson Forum I have a gun question. I have heard of new car smell. But is there such a thing as new gun smell? Any and all help in answering this would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely and Respectfully mg357 a proud member of the Smith and Wesson Fourm.

Well, around my place, there SORT of is, and it becomes noticable just about a few seconds after my wife discovers there IS a new gun, and starts inquiring how much I might have paid for it.

scandmx5 · Nov 3, 2010

bitstream said:
Nothing smells better than Hoppes #9...

^this!!! or the smell of the cleaning cloth afterwards.... though i'm sure it's not good for you

RonJ · Nov 3, 2010

I think old gun smell is far better. My old 552 Remington has been fired and cleaned and oiled and waxed and sweated on so many times that it has a much more distinctive and pleasant smell than my new one.

Rule3 · Nov 3, 2010

Yes, I definitely think there is. Can't describe it but there is a certain smell.

novalty · Nov 3, 2010

I found the new gun smell is very similar to that empty wallet smell.

scandmx5 · Nov 3, 2010

lol we're an odd collection of humanity

diamonback68 · Nov 3, 2010

Don't know, I usually don't go around smelling guns.

I do know they look a lot better than guns that have been shot a good bit.

blujax01 · Nov 3, 2010

This is real.

Blacksmith58 · Nov 3, 2010

Even a gun NIB has been test fired at the factory before it ships out. I always love the smell after a good cleaning!

I personnally like the smell of Hoppes No 9 over that Channel No. 5!

Harrison · Nov 3, 2010

The best gun smell is that of a gun that has just been cleaned with Hoppes #9.

mc68 · Nov 3, 2010

nothing like the smell of hoppes #9 in the morning.....

Rule3 · Nov 3, 2010

novalty said:
I found the new gun smell is very similar to that empty wallet smell.

Kind of the same but opposite. One is sweet the other sour.

smith revolver cop · Nov 4, 2010

There's that distinctive smell of a stack of fresh $20 bills from the ATM just before you hand them over...

G.T. Smith · Nov 6, 2010

I have a dog that is afraid of gunfire, thunder, sonic booms and such. I keep all of my weapons clean and oiled. I generally use LSA on my semi-auto .22 pistol. No matter where I have it on my person, that dog will sniff around and head for her dog house. I used to have to rack the slide to get her to stay home when I go hunting, but now she can smell it. I love the smell of LSA. My cars interior smells like it.
Peace,
gordon

rimfired · Nov 6, 2010

Perhaps the most stupid question I've seen you post yet. Yes Nancy, there is a new gun smell, there is also a Santa
I'm off to see the lizard.......

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