Did the 25 degree temperature affect your truck gun today?

[captdave77]

1. Why would you leave a gun in your truck?
2. 25° isn't really cold.
3. Glock
4. Repeat 3

Well said.

 

[rOmiLaYu]

Actually I would almost be willing to bet the lube that he used is what has caused this malfunction. Most lubes when chilled will get thicker and the thicker lube will close tolerances and cause the action to slow down and cause malfunctions.

Agreed.

 

[MGill]

I have never had that problem, Because I never leave my gun in the truck ,as I dont want to give the bad guy a gun before he gets into the house.

I have to agree with this 100%. Windows are too easy to break for me to leave one inside.

 

[57tr6]

There is always a gun in my truck.If I lived in a populated location where I had to park on the street or in a parking lot or even my driveway near the street I probably would not leave a gun in my vehicle for the above mentioned reasons. However being out in the country,at the end of a road,up in the woods,with a yard full of rottweillers...I really don't mind leaving one. It might be a Glock,HK,Sig,FN,AK,or even a Mossberg I favor different ones at different times.....today it was a Smith and a Ruger. I don't know if it has to be 25 degrees or minus 25 degrees for the cold to affect the action.Just saying......if you leave your gun where it is subject to cold temps....might want to check it for function.

 

[Cowboy643]

I don't know I didn't check mine to see. I guess I should start checking it.

 

[MacTavish]

Viscosity is always the culprit in cold weather.

 

[Retread]

Shouldn't matter. Look at the temp variables your vehicle will operate in. I don't remember any lube change in the military when it got cold. You weren't supposed to take your weapon into a warm area if it was going back into the cold, but that was a moisture-condensation/freezing issue. If I left overnight, in the cold, I might consider a vacuum bag with fresh dessicant bags. Not sure how long I'd leave it sealed though. Glocks seem as rust resistant as anything I've seen. Might consider one.

 

[JHV2]

Hmm... another reason why I choose revolvers. I guess some guys just like the hassle.

 

[jwhited]

I'll have to check the Hi-Point. I'd be devastated if it was busted.

 

[deller]

I have never had that problem, Because I never leave my gun in the truck ,as I dont want to give the bad guy a gun before he gets into the house.

Same here.