Hi, just wondering when I should be concerned about using firearms when it's cold. Tomorrow's going to be -19 and feel like -31 with the wind. Do I run an unnecessary risk using my 10/22 and a PPX at that temp? More concerned about the polymer frame PPX. Thoughts?
Should I be concerned about cold temperatures with polmer frame pistol?
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Clobbersauras
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I wouldn't worry about the PPX. Depending on which version of the 10/22 that you have, I might be a little concerned about the small plastic bits that they throw in them now. 10/22 parts are cheap and easy to replace though.....
ambishooter
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+1 Germany should have the same type of weather like we do. Frigid at times. But with the plastics on the R 10/22, be cautious. If it is too cold, avoid. Freezing might be fine. Your choice.
wayupnorth
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i shoot my 10/22's and my poly guns at -30 to -50 and ive never had any problems with any of them.
did have problems with cycling at that temp but switched over to G96 and never had a problem again.
now, loading mags that that temp..... thats where the problems start.
holding brass rounds in your hand while loading metal mags, not fun!
did have problems with cycling at that temp but switched over to G96 and never had a problem again.
now, loading mags that that temp..... thats where the problems start.
holding brass rounds in your hand while loading metal mags, not fun!
Yeah man, no issue(but maybe the lube your using if it gets too thick in the cold). Firearms are tools that are meant to be fired in all conditions for the most part. They will take a more of a beating then you will most of the time. Just get out there and shoot, reload, and repeat dude.
P.S. You can always go all metal if the polymer scares you but, it is glass or aramid fiber reinforced polymer most of the time and is quite strong. Check out some H&K or Glock durability tests if you need more confidence.
P.S. You can always go all metal if the polymer scares you but, it is glass or aramid fiber reinforced polymer most of the time and is quite strong. Check out some H&K or Glock durability tests if you need more confidence.
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Hell, back when I was immortal and adventurous I ran my plastic guns at temps<20C all the time. Coldest was -32C, camping and shooting isn't much fun colder than that - and besides, even metal starts misbehaving at temps lower than that. You run into problems with moisture more so than lube. If you leave your guns outside in the truck at night - and you want to shoot the next day...don't bring them into the tent. The warmth and condensation goes to work and then all that freezes when you go back outside. Scopes loathe thermal shock and I have seen them pop seals because of that.
ambishooter
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Avoid excessive use of Froglube. Follow manufacturers suggested application. Degrease, heat, apply and wipe out excess as suggested. Any leftover specifically along rails and sliding parts will gum-up very badly.
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+1 that's a testament to using G96 in the cold
Polymer should hold up just fine, try holding on to a metal framed pistol in those temps
Exactly, been shooting at ~ -25c for the last three weeks now. If I bring 200 9mm to the range with my G34 and P226, the 226 sees maybe 25. I try to shoot a mag every minute through my ruger mkIII just to keep it warm enough to handle(ultimate mag loader is a must).
Slip 2000 EWL oil and a little EWL grease are keeping things running right for me at those temps. G96 worked great before that, but not near as smooth.
