This is embarrassing but I found rust on my 9 mm

[flashgor_99]

The dehumidifier in my safe obviously wasn't working like it should. I've replaced it with a plug in type that keeps the safe warm. So, no further problem.
I was showing my wife and daughter the 9 mm when we discovered a small amount of rust on it. I tried and cleaned off most of it, but there is still some on the barrel. Any suggestions on how to clean it?
Thanks for any advice.

 

[Charlie]

Eighty grit sandpaper ............................ just kidding. Not sure what the latest and greatest is. I just keep mine cleaned and oiled often.

 

[TX OMFS]

I had some on my 1911 but it made it jam less so I left it.

J/k...nothing makes it jam less. I used really fine steel wool but the rusted area was bare polished metal so I didn't have to worry about taking the finish off.

 

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[Bozz10mm]

Use 0000 steel wool and some gun oil, or any light oil. Very lightly. Should take care of it if it hasn't pitted yet.

 

[lonestardiver]

^^^^ this

 

[SQLGeek]

Use 0000 steel wool and some gun oil, or any light oil. Very lightly. Should take care of it if it hasn't pitted yet.

Agreed.

 

[black_ice]

The dehumidifier in my safe obviously wasn't working like it should. I've replaced it with a plug in type that keeps the safe warm. So, no further problem.
I was showing my wife and daughter the 9 mm when we discovered a small amount of rust on it. I tried and cleaned off most of it, but there is still some on the barrel. Any suggestions on how to clean it?
Thanks for any advice.

I dropped my shield 9mm in the woods and found it a couple of days later. I keep it oiled but the rust keeps coming back. I’m thinking of getting mine dipped or coated with something.


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[Sam7sf]

Guns in storage still need oil.

 

[Vaquero]

Or, you could move out west.

 

[Lunyfringe]

Dehumidifer technology allows us to not take such drastic measures...

And the 0000 steel wool with oil is good... even scotch brite pads and ATF (transmisson fluid, not the gov't agency) will help. From there, it depends on what finish was compromised.

 

[HKShooter65]

Guns in storage still need oil.

My favorite is Barricade by Birchwood Casey.
https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Ca...385&sr=8-2&keywords=barricade+birchwood+casey

Not greasy and does not seem to attract dust or grime.

Couple times a year I buy 3-4 spray cans at Academy.

Dunno if it's the best stuff but I find it works great.


Ancient gun rust remover my grandfather taught me a half century ago:
Rub it briskly with a simple copper penny and then oil it.
Takes off the particulate oxidized matter and does not touch the finish or healthy metal.

I usually say "Just my 0.02 cents.".
I'll say 0.01 in this case!

 

[Bozz10mm]

Ancient gun rust remover my grandfather taught me a half century ago:
Rub it briskly with a simple copper penny and then oil it.
Takes off the particulate oxidized matter and does not touch the finish or healthy metal.

Ah yes, but where does one find a copper penny these days.