A question for LT and the other 1911 enthusiasts

Mike1951 · #16

Now THAT's one I haven't heard before!!!

#17

Ditto. Now I'm gonna have to go found out what's in Rain-X.

308nato · #18

AV8R mentioned LPS#2 man, that I think is the best invention
since peanut butter. Up north where they use salt on highways in
winter,LPS keeps corrosion from forming on brass light sockets on cars,
also disperses moisture from any metal or plastic once you spray it
on.also good on battery cables.
If I store guns in cases I run a patch with it threw my barrels.
The man that demonstrated the stuff to me took a large switch
that would flash several flood lights, sprayed it with LPS#2 and
dropped it in a 5 gal water pale while plugged in .
that sold me on LPS.

It also smells a little better than Hoppes Potion #9
Rain X I think has glycol and some alchol if I remember right.

lrb111 · #19

Skiprr wrote: Ditto. Now I'm gonna have to go found out what's in Rain-X.

There are several solvents in it. But the primary protectant is silicone based.

#20

lrb111 wrote: There are several solvents in it. But the primary protectant is silicone based.

Hmm. From NIH.gov:

Ingredients from MSDS/Label

Ethanol/SD Alcohol 40, 86%
Isopropanol, 4%
Ethyl sulfate, 1%
Polydimethylsiloxanes (Silicon oil), <9%
Silicic acid (H4SiO4), tetraethyl ester, hydrolysis products with chlorotrimethylsilane, <9%
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, hydroxy-terminated, <9%

So three kinds of silicon-based stuff, but a lot more alcohol than I would have guessed. I keep the stuff in my windshield washer fluid; just never really wondered what was in it before. I may bookmark that NIH database. Some interesting info in there.

Diode · #21

WOW! , I have not had any rust issues but this was sure interestring reading. Too bad all you guys in this forum don't work for NASA, we'd be on Mars by now! Great research!

#22

Diode wrote:WOW! , I have not had any rust issues but this was sure interestring reading. Too bad all you guys in this forum don't work for NASA, we'd be on Mars by now! Great research!

Well...of course!

Personally--I can't speak for everyone else--but I rate my copy-and-paste skills right up there with any rocket scientist.

Boxerrider · #23

My SS Commander is willing to rust on the frame under the grips. No problems since I started using eezox. Every couple of weeks I'll take the grips off and rub the frame as part of it's preventative maint.

Enjoy!

tex45acp · #24

I too have used RIG (Rust Inhibiting Grease) on all my gun for over 20 years. It has worked fine and I have never had a gun rust. They make it for regular and stainless guns.

I wear a t-shirt under whatever cover garment I wear to keep the gun away from my skin.......even though all my holsters have "sweat shields" to prevent the gun from touching the skin.

Mike1951 · #25

I have a large can of RIG. It's always been reserved for heavy duty use like coating my muzzleloader's barrel for long term storage.

I always thought it was too messy for everyday use.

I also wear a T-shirt or undershirt between me and my IWB. That doesn't keep my 1911 from getting drenched. Did I mention that I REALLY sweat?

I wish I could remember the details of the LPS demonstration that I saw. It involved a droplight and a bucket of water. He sprayed the base of the light bulb and the interior of the socket. Then he submerged both in the bucket of water and screwed the bulb in until it lit. Not sure what it proved, but it sure was impressive!