Stainless firearms subject to galling?

6forsure · February 25, 2000, 11:17 AM

I've heard that SS weapons require more lubrication and are more subject to galling than blued weapons. Any opinions about this?

mk86fcc · February 25, 2000, 11:32 AM

Not any more. Was a problem back in late-60s/early-70s, but that has long since been eleminated. Of course, if you're looking at one from that era, it might be a problem.

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**4V50 Gary** · February 25, 2000, 04:50 PM

Galling was a problem with stainless steel guns when parts of the same hardness were used (slide against frame). The solution was to use a milder stainless steel for one part and proper lubrication. As mentioned by the above posting, this was a problem with earlier guns and the metallurgists of modern firms have resolved it.

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Lavan · February 25, 2000, 07:00 PM

I have a NEW 66 S&W and it really galls me when I miss.

po boy · February 27, 2000, 05:43 AM

4v50
concour with above

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Galling was a problem with stainless steel guns when parts of the same hardness were used (slide against frame). The solution was to use a milder stainless steel for one part and proper lubrication. As mentioned by the above posting, this was a problem with earlier guns and the metallurgists of modern firms have resolved it.

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February 25, 2000, 11:17 AM	#1
6forsure Junior member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Posts: 216	I've heard that SS weapons require more lubrication and are more subject to galling than blued weapons. Any opinions about this?

February 25, 2000, 11:32 AM	#2
mk86fcc Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 1999 Location: NE Florida Posts: 629	Not any more. Was a problem back in late-60s/early-70s, but that has long since been eleminated. Of course, if you're looking at one from that era, it might be a problem. ------------------ "...and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Luke 22:36 "An armed society is a polite society." Robert Heinlein

February 25, 2000, 04:50 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,852	Galling was a problem with stainless steel guns when parts of the same hardness were used (slide against frame). The solution was to use a milder stainless steel for one part and proper lubrication. As mentioned by the above posting, this was a problem with earlier guns and the metallurgists of modern firms have resolved it. ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt

February 25, 2000, 07:00 PM	#4
Lavan Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: California Posts: 2,716	I have a NEW 66 S&W and it really galls me when I miss.

February 27, 2000, 05:43 AM	#5
po boy Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2000 Posts: 145	4v50 concour with above DOMINOS GO FRISKUM <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 4V50 Gary: Galling was a problem with stainless steel guns when parts of the same hardness were used (slide against frame). The solution was to use a milder stainless steel for one part and proper lubrication. As mentioned by the above posting, this was a problem with earlier guns and the metallurgists of modern firms have resolved it. [/quote]