Safe to wash a revolver in seawater?

[aterry33]

Just wondering.. Is it safe to wash a blued revolver in seawater and then let it air dry in the sun?

 

[jubela#4]

I wouldn't do it. I would think that the salt in the sea water would cause rusting.

 

[alaskavett]

Are you serious? If so, pack up the revolver and send it to me for proper care! Kyle

 

[HalfSwiss]

aterry, that's pretty off the wall. What prompted you to consider washing a revolver in sea water?

 

[oldogy]

NO! Any firearm of mine that even got into salt spray would be disassembled and cleaned at the first chance.
oldogy

 

[ishootblanks]

R U Crazy?

Wash a blued revolver in salt water??!!!! Why would you want to? Ya, that's in all the owners manuals I've ever read. You must be drinking sea water!

 

[large_orange_drink]

No, unless you wash it in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will both clean and oil your revolver at the same time.

 

[Hunt200]

No, unless you wash it in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will both clean and oil your revolver at the same time.

Now that right there is funny!!

 

[kennyb]

seawater??!!!! uhhhh NO!

 

[aterry33]

HAHAHA fellas... was just a little bored watching everyone else leave for the 4th here at work and decided to play a little prank.

large orange drink that was hilarious

 

[large_orange_drink]

Thank you, I'll be here all week. Remember to tip your waitresses.

 

[charlies]

this has to be a joke...or the writers is a few sandwiches shy a happy meal....

 

[jhvaughan2]

I figured this must be a late April Fool's joke.
Take it from a boy from down on the Gulf; you'd be dumb wash off a hammer in salt water, no matter how oily it is.

 

[32sgteot]

I've done it numerous times. Never any issues just make sure it completely dries before holstering in a leather holster. It would behove you to use fresh, incoming water on the incoming tide ( not Brackish ) for the thorough cleaning as it removes all acids and oils. I would not hesitate to try this with any of my revolvers as salt does clean away any plastic chemicals. A must try for anyone with a metal frame and great wood treatment that needs cleaning.
Good Luck and be safe

 

[chief38]

Battery acid works so much better!

 

[P&R Fan]

A blued revolver? UHHHH, No. A Glock? Heck, go ahead, it's already ugly and will probably outlive us all. Chuck Taylor is presently proving it with a G17.

 

[cubguy]

For these who live too far from the Gulf, try this.
Tie a string to the trigger guard, drop in the toilet and flush once for every 50 rounds since last cleaning. Then hang on clothes line till dry.

 

[CT Smith Fan]

Aaron, Not having enough vacation time off can make somebody a little nuts.Go home ASAP! P.S. Happy Birthday America!!!!

 

[dkees]

I knew it!! An SWCA member would not contemplate such an action.

 

[Andy Griffith]

If i was going to wash it in salt water, I'd try the great salt lake.

But, that only works on Brownings.