Summer temperatures where I live are frequently in the mid 90s, and in a parked vehicle, much higher. Humidity is high and often near 100%.
With that in mind, what handgun would be most suitable for storage inside a parked vehicle? Heat variation, humidity, corrosion resistance, and above all else, reliability are key issues to be considered. I am looking for the gun least likely to suffer from extreme heat and humidity, least likely to have its functional reliability affected, and least likely to corrode.
Would a Glock be a good choice? In general I would say yes. It is unlikely to corrode, and would probably be reliable even after prolonged storage. But what happens to polymer when it is subjected daily to extreme variations in temperature? I don't know how hot it gets inside a car parked in 95 degree heat, but it is very hot.
Would a stainless steel revolver be a better choice?
Or an all metal frame semi-auto like a Sig 229 or 1911? Seems like they would more likely to corrode than a Glock.
Also what lubricant should I use for a handgun subjected to extreme heat and humidity?
With that in mind, what handgun would be most suitable for storage inside a parked vehicle? Heat variation, humidity, corrosion resistance, and above all else, reliability are key issues to be considered. I am looking for the gun least likely to suffer from extreme heat and humidity, least likely to have its functional reliability affected, and least likely to corrode.
Would a Glock be a good choice? In general I would say yes. It is unlikely to corrode, and would probably be reliable even after prolonged storage. But what happens to polymer when it is subjected daily to extreme variations in temperature? I don't know how hot it gets inside a car parked in 95 degree heat, but it is very hot.
Would a stainless steel revolver be a better choice?
Or an all metal frame semi-auto like a Sig 229 or 1911? Seems like they would more likely to corrode than a Glock.
Also what lubricant should I use for a handgun subjected to extreme heat and humidity?