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Dirty gun

mkirklandmkirkland Member Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭
edited September 2002 in General Discussion
Sat I picked up a S&W air lite ti pistol.
Sunday I took it to the range.
Wow shooting this gun made me think that I might not have been cleaning my guns as good as I should because this model shows every little bit of grunge after it has been used.
It took me quite a bit more time to clean this compared to my blued guns because of the way it shows up dirt.
I`m sure that the blued ones are just as dirty after going to the range, I just never noticed it that much before.

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  • mkirklandmkirkland Member Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just got my Kel-Tec .40 in the mail. I got a real good deal on it but I was a little disapointed when I got a closer look at it. The person I won the bid from didn't clean it before he shipped it. Is this normal practice? Should I leave luke warm feedback?
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  • sfettysfetty Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the gun was in excellent condition other than not being cleaned, I wouldn't worry about it. I have bought 2 custom .45's. One was from Les Baer and the other one was from Wilson Combat. Both pistols arrived at my home in a dirty condition from being test fired and zeroed in at the range. Even if they had been perfectly clean, I would have cleaned them anyway.

    When you clean your gun, it will give you an opportunity to examine it closely for possible other problems other than cleanliness. Hopefully, you bought an excellent gun just a little dirty.
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  • gmayesgmayes Member Posts: 415 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with sfetty if the gun is in good condition don't make much fuss over it. I've bought on here and have recieved dirty guns before too but all have been in great condition.
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  • Harleeman1030Harleeman1030 Member Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Was the gun bought as brand new ?

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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I find that most of the used guns that I get are dirty, most (not all) are at least "surface clean" but I find they ALL need to be taken apart and given a real good cleaning.Maybe a positive feedback but with a note about the guns condition, depending on if the rest of it checks out OK. If you give anything but positive, expect a retalitory one for yourself. Sometimes it happens, if it is true or not.

    The gene pool needs chlorine.
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Harleeman 1030! Where did you get that poster that is on your post? I must have one.

    Helping keep America free: One gun at a time.
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  • Harleeman1030Harleeman1030 Member Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got it off another site

    Just left click and drag across it then right click and save..Not being a smart * just helping

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  • mkirklandmkirkland Member Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gun was bought like new condition. I guess you are all right it isn't really a big deal. I just know if I ever sold one of my guns I would definitely clean it first. Thanks for the replies!
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Harleeman; I too am not trying to be a smart *, but all you have to do is place your mouse (pointer) "on" the pic, then right click and save. I already stole it from your posts. (Shh that is a secret). This will save a step, and sometimes it is hard to get the "drag" to work right without highlighting and saving everything else along with the picture. Hope this helps.

    The gene pool needs chlorine.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    "I got a real good deal on it"...
    "Should I leave luke warm feedbak?"

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  • Harleeman1030Harleeman1030 Member Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yea i seen that picken i just didn't want to look like a dumb * and edit lol

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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    This is my official gun-cleaning policy.

    If the gun is really nasty, and if I know how to detail strip it, I give it a good cleaning before I offer it for sale.

    If it is really nasty, and I can only field strip it, I hose it out with Gunscrubber and hope for the best.

    If it isn't real dirty, I don't worry about it, figuring anyone who gets a new toy will want to tinker with it some anyway.

    SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the best gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net
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  • ccasey612ccasey612 Member Posts: 901 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I buy used guns most of the time they are dirty. When I get them I like to break then down and clean them anyway. This way I can get a real good look at it.

    If you will blame gun makers for every shooting then blame car maker for every car accident.
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  • 4000fps4000fps Member Posts: 786 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Talk about dirty guns. The last 2 Colts I received from their Custom shop were quite dirty. They did not even bother to wipe the darn things off. Sent them a rather nasty letter, and I received a letter saiyng they were sorry. Also got a gift certificate for $25.00.
    Still think they should have done a better job cleaning them. Oh well.
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