shooting in diff. weather!!

supreme5101 · January 9, 2007, 10:35 PM

i was wondering.........

which 9mm handguns would you safe will work jus fine, while your shooting it in the rain, snow, etc.?????????

(retail of handgun = $500 and under)

enlighten me

thanx...........

Dreadnought · January 10, 2007, 01:41 AM

polymer frames may take a bit of work so mags don't get stuck easily, i.e., when a gun is brand new.

Moloch · January 10, 2007, 03:09 AM

You could shoot a Glock underwater, so rain wouldnt be a problem for it, snow is frozen water an melts on hot barrels, again water.

Theres a Glock torture test, a glock was thrown into a frozen water bowl for two days or so and it functioned perfectly after that.

Glock 17 all the way.

mindwip · January 10, 2007, 01:38 PM

The high-power was ment to shoot in all weather, and is under 500. As long as you dont buy it from browning. Try FN,FM, FEG, and theres one other.

OBIWAN · January 10, 2007, 03:10 PM

Most any weapon should work just fine

I shoot in all weather and while I may suffer my handguns don't seem to mind

Mark54g · January 10, 2007, 04:43 PM

<~!getting tired of hearing "Shoot glocks under water" as though thats something anybody would really do (and I have yet to see proof). The chances of major problems are much higher when the barrel is obstructed, by water or oil or debris, etc.

Most any lubricated, functional, quality/proven firearm will shoot when it is somewhat wet, such as in rain or snow. Otherwise, police would just carry battons and stern looks.

BUCKMARK · January 10, 2007, 05:05 PM

Glocks shooting under water has been blown WAY out of the REAL ballpark.

Glock invented maritime striker spring cups a while back to aid in shooting a Glock that has been submerged in water. As in pulling the gun out of the water and having it ready to fire without waiting for the water to drain out of the firing pin/striker channel.

The Glock striker spring cups when put together, form a solid collar that fills the striker channel. If the channel is full of water, the cups will resist going forward at the intended speed. the Glock marine cups are vented, allowing the striker to go forward faster if the channel is filled with water.

I don't think Glock ever made the statement that their guns will fire while under water.

That said, I agree with the above that most of today's high quality handguns will work in extreme weather found in North America. If you shoot or live in the extreme cold, you should be picky about what kind and how much lube to use as some of them will freeze up. From 15 degrees to 115, I'd be happy with a Glock, HK, Sig, Beretta, XD, 1911 and so on...

OBIWAN · January 10, 2007, 07:56 PM

What are you guys shooting AT underwater????

BUCKMARK · January 10, 2007, 08:06 PM

Bass of course!

It requires both a hunting and fishing license.

AK103K · January 10, 2007, 08:08 PM

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I shoot in all weather and while I may suffer my handguns don't seem to mind

Me too.

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What are you guys shooting AT underwater????

Depends on how bad the current is. I usually put about 10 clicks of currentage on mine to start. I also use a couple of grains of Viagra in the load to stop droopage.

Slideman · January 10, 2007, 08:36 PM

AK scored a belly laugh. Thank you for the treat.

I betcha very few guns won't shoot due to rain or snow. Why not ask the question that way? ... What doesn't work?

Not mentioned yet is that winter shooting means heavy clothes. I start getting less comfortable with .38 and 9mm when it is the season for bulky clothed bad guys .. it's time to start packing .357 and up.

tony pasley · January 10, 2007, 08:51 PM

Well I don't shoot 9mm, but all the guns I carry have been shot in snow, rain,
sleet,and dead of night, and bright sunny day. Never,Never went shooting under water.

dahermit · January 10, 2007, 09:14 PM

Just a note about wearing gloves while shooting. While wearing gloves and shooting a S&W revolver, sudden failure to fire, cylinder went free-spinning.
Look at your S&W trigger as you pull slowly back on it.

At the top of the trigger, near the frame, as the trigger is pulled back you will see a small ledge appear...as I fired the shot and the trigger rebound spring pushed the trigger forward again, the thin cotton fabric of the glove finger was trapped between the ledge and the frame rendering the revolver inoperable until I could figure out what the heck had happened.

Seems there should be a design change in the trigger to something like the 3/4 moon of a Luger trigger.

Regards,
dahermit

January 9, 2007, 10:35 PM	#1
supreme5101 Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Posts: 43	shooting in diff. weather!! i was wondering......... which 9mm handguns would you safe will work jus fine, while your shooting it in the rain, snow, etc.????????? (retail of handgun = $500 and under) enlighten me thanx...........

January 10, 2007, 01:41 AM	#2
Dreadnought Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2006 Location: Willy Posts: 320	polymer frames may take a bit of work so mags don't get stuck easily, i.e., when a gun is brand new. __________________ "NO YELLING ON THE BUS!"

January 10, 2007, 04:43 PM	#6
Mark54g Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,265	<~!getting tired of hearing "Shoot glocks under water" as though thats something anybody would really do (and I have yet to see proof). The chances of major problems are much higher when the barrel is obstructed, by water or oil or debris, etc. Most any lubricated, functional, quality/proven firearm will shoot when it is somewhat wet, such as in rain or snow. Otherwise, police would just carry battons and stern looks. __________________ CZ 75B Stainless Beretta PX4 F Series 9mm & U22 Neos 6" black S&W Shield 9mm

January 10, 2007, 05:05 PM	#7
BUCKMARK Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: south central Pa. Posts: 299	Glocks shooting under water has been blown WAY out of the REAL ballpark. Glock invented maritime striker spring cups a while back to aid in shooting a Glock that has been submerged in water. As in pulling the gun out of the water and having it ready to fire without waiting for the water to drain out of the firing pin/striker channel. The Glock striker spring cups when put together, form a solid collar that fills the striker channel. If the channel is full of water, the cups will resist going forward at the intended speed. the Glock marine cups are vented, allowing the striker to go forward faster if the channel is filled with water. I don't think Glock ever made the statement that their guns will fire while under water. That said, I agree with the above that most of today's high quality handguns will work in extreme weather found in North America. If you shoot or live in the extreme cold, you should be picky about what kind and how much lube to use as some of them will freeze up. From 15 degrees to 115, I'd be happy with a Glock, HK, Sig, Beretta, XD, 1911 and so on... __________________ NRA-GOA Let's Roll!

January 10, 2007, 08:06 PM	#9
BUCKMARK Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: south central Pa. Posts: 299	Bass of course! It requires both a hunting and fishing license. __________________ NRA-GOA Let's Roll!

January 10, 2007, 03:09 AM	#3
Moloch Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2005 Posts: 1,419	You could shoot a Glock underwater, so rain wouldnt be a problem for it, snow is frozen water an melts on hot barrels, again water. Theres a Glock torture test, a glock was thrown into a frozen water bowl for two days or so and it functioned perfectly after that. Glock 17 all the way.

January 10, 2007, 01:38 PM	#4
mindwip Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Posts: 13	The high-power was ment to shoot in all weather, and is under 500. As long as you dont buy it from browning. Try FN,FM, FEG, and theres one other.

January 10, 2007, 03:10 PM	#5
OBIWAN Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,340	Most any weapon should work just fine I shoot in all weather and while I may suffer my handguns don't seem to mind

January 10, 2007, 07:56 PM	#8
OBIWAN Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,340	What are you guys shooting AT underwater????

January 10, 2007, 08:36 PM	#11
Slideman Member Join Date: December 20, 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 78	AK scored a belly laugh. Thank you for the treat. I betcha very few guns won't shoot due to rain or snow. Why not ask the question that way? ... What doesn't work? Not mentioned yet is that winter shooting means heavy clothes. I start getting less comfortable with .38 and 9mm when it is the season for bulky clothed bad guys .. it's time to start packing .357 and up.

January 10, 2007, 08:51 PM	#12
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	Well I don't shoot 9mm, but all the guns I carry have been shot in snow, rain, sleet,and dead of night, and bright sunny day. Never,Never went shooting under water.

January 10, 2007, 09:14 PM	#13
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	inclinement weather handgun shooting Just a note about wearing gloves while shooting. While wearing gloves and shooting a S&W revolver, sudden failure to fire, cylinder went free-spinning. Look at your S&W trigger as you pull slowly back on it. At the top of the trigger, near the frame, as the trigger is pulled back you will see a small ledge appear...as I fired the shot and the trigger rebound spring pushed the trigger forward again, the thin cotton fabric of the glove finger was trapped between the ledge and the frame rendering the revolver inoperable until I could figure out what the heck had happened. Seems there should be a design change in the trigger to something like the 3/4 moon of a Luger trigger. Regards, dahermit