[TnShooter83]

First I going to stress the point I am NOT trying to bash any gun maker or declare one brand better than another.

So that said, I have only ever seen rust on one GLock in one
spot. It was on the slide INSIDE the area where the extractor goes.It was a very small amount and was very easy to remove.
This was on a well used Gen 2 G17. I'm pretty sure the slide had NEVER been disassembled. IT was NASTY behind the extractor as well as the internal frame parts.

I honestly can't believe how good the ability is of the finish on Glock to resist rusting. I see more Glocks get neglected than should be. It makes me just want to steal people guns and clean them for them. I'm OCD when it comes to my firearms. Super clean and well lubed to prevent rust or corrosion.

So has any one got their Glock to rust?

 

[SJ 40]

Of all my Glocks in all the years,no I have never found a speck of rust. That said I'm sure under the correct circumstances some rust is possible as I have seen a couple examples of slight rust on stainless S&W handguns. SJ 40

 

[RWBlue]

I took a G21 to the BWCA with me. During this trip I got wet and stayed wet for many days. Springs do not like being that wet for that long. The rest of the gun did not rust.

 

[Glock40man]

Yeah, I have seen them with rusty slides. The response I got from the owner was, "I thought these were rust proof."

My response was, "Glocks still need to be taken care of just like anything else."

But, I haven't had any rust issues with mine.

 

[TnShooter83]

Of all my Glocks in all the years,no I have never found a speck of rust. That said I'm sure under the correct circumstances some rust is possible as I have seen a couple examples of slight rust on stainless S&W handguns. SJ 40

I have seen this as well. My understanding is that Stainless is harder to Molonite than standard carbon steel. I'm by no means an expert on the process, but it far easier to get a good constant finish on non-stainless finishes.

With the risk of causing a brand war, I say it was on the M&P pistols. Never seen it on a Sigma which is weird. As far as I know they have the same finishes?

I took a G21 to the BWCA with me. During this trip I got wet and stayed wet for many days. Springs do not like being that wet for that long. The rest of the gun did not rust.

I've never taken the internals out of a Glock. But I have wondered about the springs. The hard parts (trigger bar and locking block etc.) I can see from the top look to have a coating or stainless looking.

 

[itstime]

I've never personally seen it. I take care of all mine though.

 

[Made in Austria]

They normally don't rust, not even if you never wipe them down with an oily rag or something. I have seen so many old neglected Glocks at gun shows where the finish was about 40% worn off and yet completely rust free. Then there are brand new Glocks which start to rust in few month after purchase.

I'd say, it all depends on how well the metal treatment was applied, and in what condition the bare steel was before the metal treatment application. If everything went well at the factory, then your Glock will not/can't rust in your lifetime and far beyond that. Due to the molecular structure of the metal surface. It's almost like gold which cannot corrode. Not even in a billion years.

 

[man.cave]

I have never seen rust on a Glock but don't doubt it is possible. Speaking of brands, I do own 3 xd's 2 of which are ss xdm. Now they haven't rusted but I heard they are prone to. On the XDtalk forum, there is a section there called "rusty tales" This was where I saw and read about it, I honestly had no idea, if I had I might had just bought the mel. finish.

 

[SJ 40]

I have seen this as well. My understanding is that Stainless is harder to Molonite than standard carbon steel. I'm by no means an expert on the process, but it far easier to get a good constant finish on non-stainless finishes.

With the risk of causing a brand war, I say it was on the M&P pistols. Never seen it on a Sigma which is weird. As far as I know they have the same finishes?




I've never taken the internals out of a Glock. But I have wondered about the springs. The hard parts (trigger bar and locking block etc.) I can see from the top look to have a coating or stainless looking.

It was explained to me that Stainless is just that not Rustproof. That and their are many formulations of stainless,some more well suited to machining and others not. SJ 40

 

[TnShooter83]

It was explained to me that Stainless is just that not Rustproof. That and their are many formulations of stainless,some more well suited to machining and others not. SJ 40

Yes, I've been told the same.
Most rifle barrels that are stainless will rust if you let it.
Though it takes more to rust it. I was told it takes a different type stainless to holdup to the barrels heat, pressure, etc.
This type stainless is as "stainLESS" as others.

 

[Pepiot]

Not yet, oldest is 7 years old.

 

[skyboss_4evr]

11 Glocks, oldest is about 10 yrs old, I've never had any rust.

 

[HKLovingIT]

I haven't personally.

 

[bac1023]

No, but I take good care of all my stuff.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

Never had any rust on my glocks in over a couple of decades of personal and duty use. Nor had any slide finish issues, to include the most recent additions, rust or not. I did have my stainless Springfield 1911 develop surface rust on the barrel and front of the trigger guard. This was after two 12 hours days on surveillance, wearing the gun IWB in a hot car and pouring sweat on it. Even then, it wouldn't have corroded if I hadn't been using Militec-1 as my sole lube at the time.

 

[jb1911]

I'm an Eezox fanatic. I've never seen any rust on any of my firearms.

 

[DustyDawg48]

No rust on my Glocks, any of them and I've shot them and carried them in all sorts of weather/conditions. But I was one of the individuals that actually had rust issues on my M&Ps. Some on the sights, some on the roll pins in the frame and some were even developing rust on the slide itself.

 

[The Retired Sarge]

Last summer my Glock 32, made in 2006, did not rust but did corrode from sweat. I take good care of my guns but sweating on Glocks in the summer while fishing or running my dog never seemed to effect them. Guess too much sweat got into my 32. The following areas suffered surface corrosion markings: exterior of barrel near the muzzle, recoil spring, muzzle end or slide and right front frame rail. Does not effect function and now I pay more attention and use more oil to coat in the summer. Bill

 

[thetoastmaster]

Not me, and I am pretty hard on my gear. I had a parkerized Kimber rust in the trunk of my car once (just surface rust); but my GLOCKs haven't had that problem. It is pretty dry here, though.

 

[WayneJessie]

I have Glocks , Rugers, CZs and Smiths and I have never seen any of them rust. Whichever one I carry for that day gets taken care of before it is put away. Glock has a great reputation for corrosion resistance but negligence can still cause them to rust.