Anyone here into firearms?

Ghostvette · 09-19-2019, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Would immersing it do any more good than frequent sprays downs? The stock is off and the forearm is out of the way (can't get it all the way off until barrel comes off) and the only parts left in the receiver are the ejector and safety (all metal), so soaking the receiver is an option if it will work any better. Will have to find some bulk (non-aerosol) penetrating oil, but that shouldn't be too difficult.

At this point, it might. You would need a bucket deep enough to get the receiver/barrel joint submerged. You could then tap on it at your leisure, instead of trying to remember when it was last sprayed. If I had the spare time, I'd bring you the gallon of liquid WD 40 that I have.... I figure you are about a 5 hour drive from me...

SouthArk370Z · 09-19-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

At this point, it might. ...

I guess I don't have anything to lose by trying it. If it works on the barrel, it may work on the threaded magazine, too.

The receiver is 8.125" long, so I will need at least 8.25" of oil. A Q&D measurement says a cut off bleach bottle may work but won't have much head room. Need to find a container that is smaller in diameter. A 12" welding rod can would probably work very well.

I tried heating it up with a hair dryer and then spraying the barrel with a can of compressed "air" turned upside down - still stuck.

Not many good highways between here and there. Or anywhere else. But lots of nice winding roads if one is in a sports car.