Waterproofing 442?

[murphydog]

I think he meant (bi)"cycling"; motorcyclists have rain suits but not "jerseys", in my experience .

Back to the original question...all the suggestions above may work. Perhaps vacuum packaging the 442 (removing all air, but maybe hard to access); a full rust resistant coating (doesn't obviate the need for lots of regular maintenance, nor would a "stainless" gun), or finding a dry place to carry it seem best.

 

[Hapworth]

I think he meant (bi)"cycling"; motorcyclists have rain suits but not "jerseys", in my experience ...

Ha! Good catch, Murph. Guess I got hawgs on the brain...

 

[woodsltc]

You may want to lean toward a Glock that can be easily dried out with a hair dryer after each ride.

^^^^ This ^^^^ for the simplicity of cleaning after a ride & no worries about the internals getting wet.

One of the "baby" Glocks would be my choice.

Don

 

[Warren Sear]

This. I'd NP3 Plus every part of OP's revolver that Robar was willing to do, and keep oil, a rag, patches and rod to wipe down after every soaking.

Unfortunately, that would not do anything to keep the most important parts of the gun free from rusting.

 

[Arik]

Why not just....not bicycle or bike on a rainy day?

 

[gnystrom]

Here may be another option. When I was putting in a lot of miles on a bicycle I was wearing a jersey with pockets in the back and half finger gloves on my hands. Neither make for quick drawing of a gun. You may look into a top tube pack which would could be made waterproof but will also give you relatively quick access to your gun.

Regardless, I would be very concerned about the internals getting wet which is why I would still look toward a baby Glock.

 

[Hapworth]

Unfortunately, that would not do anything to keep the most important parts of the gun free from rusting.

NP3 Plus can be applied to virtually every part of the revolver save for the bore and charge holes, which are what the oil and patches are for, and springs, which if properly oiled when reassembled -- and the revolver blow dried as earlier suggested -- should be serviceable.

Which most important parts were you referring to?

 

[kenjen]

go to a place (on line or store) that sell canoes and kayaks. they have a hole line of dry tops and outer ware with water tight pockets and/or dry boxes that will hole a fire arm and keep it dry even under water...

 

[Warren Sear]

Hapworth, I was referring to the internal parts of the lock-work. Even if blown out with compressed air, it would be hard to get all the water out each and every time, and even if coated with a rust preventative, I think rust would still build up.

 

[Hapworth]

Hapworth, I was referring to the internal parts of the lock-work. Even if blown out with compressed air, it would be hard to get all the water out each and every time, and even if coated with a rust preventative, I think rust would still build up.

It might ultimately, but might not; NP3 Plus is impressive stuff, and coupled with a little normal care the OP might get his money's worth out of a J put to particularly hard use. If I was anticipating what the OP's describing, I wouldn't be thinking of the 442 as a lifelong investment anyway, but a lifesaving somewhat disposable one akin to maritime long guns and sidearms that are going to have either greater maintenance needs and/or a shorter shelf life, and I'd budget for it.

 

[tcon]

I guess to be thorough, you would remove the cylinder yoke and ping the side plate off every time but that would get old.

Hmmm... what about removing the grips and swishing the waterlogged gun in a tupperware bowl of non-aerosol WD-40 while "wet firing" (my term). THEN blow the thing out from the back with brake cleaner followed by a drying period and then blasting the insides with a drylube w/ carrier like Hornady OneShot?

 

[gwpercle]

wd 40 is a solvent and will remove oil, it is NOT a lubricant. wipe it down with some kind of oil, that's about all you can do.

WD40 is described as a penetrating oil and Water-Displacing spray ( hence W D ).
It's not really a great solvent (it will get sticky labels off)and not really a great oil, being a penetrating oil it is thin and will evaporate in time. BUT it is a good water displacer. It will get into tiny places and move the water out.
I believe a good drying with a hair dryer , after a soaking then a spaying of WD40, especially into the innards, might be the easiest way to combat the water. Done nightly it should be fine.
Make sure the 442 is stainless steel or alloy and good luck !
Gary

 

[haywood]

I did a search for waterproof fanny pack. A Co. Name Overboard came up. That's the way I would go. Phone, Gun, ID. Etc.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
Try this and let us know.
Take the revolver and lay it on a sheet of Saran Rap,
fold the sheet over so the seam is on top and role.
stick the sides along the edges and trim as needed.
The plastic is thin, and easy to tear, oil the gun well and it will not
stick to it,
the role at the top can be ripped off and back,
or the gun can be shot through the rap. [ this should blow of
most of the rap for a second shot]

 

[Dftplan]

Goretex

Google Goretex pouch. Found something medical related that perhaps could be adapted to carry your revolver or get some Goretex fabric and make a carry pouch. Close with Velcro. Attach to a belt or sew on loops for a belt. I bet some seamstress shop could make this for you.

 

[Dftplan]

Easier yet

Google waterproof waist pack. Cut off the straps and put it the pocket of your raincoat. Perhaps leave a couple of inches of the strap so you can sew it to the inside of the pocket.

 

[grcoffman104]

You may want to lean toward a Glock that can be easily dried out with a hair dryer after each ride.
If it were me, I would look toward some other means of self protection rather than depending on a firearm that is constantly exposed to the rigors you are expecting.

I second that emotion. Field strip and unload magizines. Place in front of house ac/heating return air vent to dry. Or a fan blowing on parts will do.
Cycle ammo often. Do NOT put a plug in grip. This will let more water/crud out than in.

 

[psjoe]

1965 M60

How about first mod 60?

Check out the AD in post #9, says you can "slosh this revolver through rain , mud, slush....every part in it is stainless...."

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/443805-model-60-turns-50-month.html

 

[Ranger514]

I bought a Hill People Runner's Pack. A Glock 19 fits inside, but larger handguns would require a larger pack. The entire rig will easily fit under a Gore-Tex jacket or windbreaker. For extra protection, a small waterproof stuff sack or freezer bag enclosing the gun should do the trick.