Posted: 4/5/2009 12:21:47 PM EDT
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I wasn't really sure where to put this, but I have a problem with 2 spare Sig mags that I keep in my truck in my door panel. They have only been in there for not even a month, I went to check on them today and I found out that they are rusted kinda bad. Is there any trick to keeping spare mags rust free in a car for a long period of time? Since the mags are showing signs of rust, is the ammo being affected?
These are the factory Sig226 15rd. 9mm mags. Would the new Meg-Gar mags, with a smooth 'friction free' coating on them perform better in this task? |
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I would degrease the mags, put some gloves on, spray with BOE-SHIELD, let dry for an hour or two. With gloves still on, load them back up, reapply light coat of BOE SHIELD, take out to truck, and then leave them be.
Or if they are back up/SHTF mags apply a light coat of grease. It'll stop them from rusting but you'll just need to spend a little extra effort cleaning your gun if you ever use them. |
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A rust proofer or corrosion resistant finish on the mags is probably simplest in some ways, especially for mags that have inherently poor corrosion resistance.
You could also consider an air/watertight container (like Pelican cases or something similar) and throw a desiccant inside with the mags. |
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Get them refinished. Sig doesn't know how to make a corrosion resistant finish. Sig knows how to make a corrosion resistant finish (look at the 226 with the "factory custom" finish they supply to the Seals just for this purpose). They just choose not to. Just another wonderful reason that Sig reputation has gone down hill in the past few years. |
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Recoating them with a better finish wouldn't hurt. I've used Gunkote on various mags and it's a good option and easy to do. You could clean the rust from them besides, wipe them lightly with a good metal corrosion protectant and a rag and put them in zip lock bags sealed. Gunkote |
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First, how bad are these mags? If they're just got a speckling of rust on them, I'm sure they're fine.
But if they're coarse they'll need to be blasted in and out and coated or replaced. Rust can cause mags to jam if it makes the inside of the mag rough. Also, you'll want to be sure the spring is rusted, as this can ruin it rather quickly. In the future, I'd just keep the mags with a light coat of protectant on them (I like a thick Ballistol/water mix, myself). |