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Hi guys. Would you leave a polymer framed pistol in your glove compartment indefinitely if you live in one of the hottest parts of the country and always park outside? I am concerned that if I do that, if I ever need to use that weapon, the elements will have destroyed the pistol. For that matter, would you leave any pistol in your car indefinitely?
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you worry too much! i took a laser temp gun to the range once to check my machineguns and silencers. had a glock that reached 322 degrees real quick after shooting. nothing happened. i dont care how long you leave it in the sun or car, it wont hurt polymer guns. the biggest threat in a car is drastic temp change, which causes moisture, which will break down your primers, and rust your gun. 0 -
Biggest threat to a gun in a car is a thief. In humid climates rust might be a factor as well. 0 -
Of course it doesn't stay in there long enough to rust because you take it out of the car several times a month, practice with it, then clean and oil it before putting it back. Right? No way it will rust under those conditions. [:D] 0 -
In my youth, I made just about every mistake possible, related to keeping guns in cars.
I've had:
--the car stolen
--a gun rust overnight (1 night was all it took)
--a gun in a glove box fly out the window in an accident
The only way to safely store a gun in a car (temporarily) is in a locked, insulated steel box that is bolted to the car body, with padding & a bag of dessicant inside.
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Hi 7.62----I would be more concerned about the decomposition of the powder/primer compoud than damage to the gun itself. Hawkshaw 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 7.62x39Lover
Hi guys. Would you leave a polymer framed pistol in your glove compartment indefinitely if you live in one of the hottest parts of the country and always park outside? I am concerned that if I do that, if I ever need to use that weapon, the elements will have destroyed the pistol. For that matter, would you leave any pistol in your car indefinitely?
With all the caveats listed below about theft and loss, no, I'd have zero concern about heat.
How hot is it going to get in your car. . .150 degrees?
The gun is going to get WAY hotter than that with rapid fire in normal use. Don't worry about this. The melting point of the polymer is probably in excess of 400F, and obviously the heat isn't going to affect the steel parts.0 -
A few years ago a friend of mine that works in a body shop purchased an old buick (straight eight engine} to restore. He found an old S&w behind one of the seats. It was in good working condition and the ammo fired. He figured the firearm must have been in the vehical for at least 40 years. 0 -
UV will damage polymers in time, don't leave it in the sun. Leaving it in the car is like giving it away. 0
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