Watertight pistols

[stephen87]

I'm currently in the market for a subcompact and have been thinking about features I want. Most important is no external safety, but another I was thinking would be nice is a pistol that is watertight. I'm talking one that I can have in some trunks for when I go boating and not worry if I go into the water for one reason or another and still be useable without a cleaning. I know Glocks, but any others?

 

[threefiftyfour]

I think you answered your own question. Why look any further?

 

[OneBadV8]

I think most modern guns will be fine getting wet and still firing. A Glock isn't "watertight" but they will still work. I would personally dry it off, and re-oil it when I could after getting out of the water though.

 

[Rob377]

If I was worried about water, I'd go with a MK25. Frame is aluminum (no rust), slide is coated stainless (reduced potential for rust) and the internals are phosphate coated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPT70rzaT9w

 

[eldirector]

I'd be more worried about your ammo than the gun itself. Damp primers, poor crimps letting water seep in, corrosion, etc....

The gun can take a dunking, if followed by a good cleaning.

 

[manwithnoname]

I'd be more worried about your ammo than the gun itself. Damp primers, poor crimps letting water seep in, corrosion, etc....

The gun can take a dunking, if followed by a good cleaning.

This!

Have any others coated your ammo with laquer to seal it?

It works well.

Keep the powder dry and everything else should run just fine.

 

[pute62]

This might be your best bet,watertight inside and out.

 

[jackadew]

The problem with getting a gun wet is water in and around the fireing pin causing light primer strikes. If your useing modern ammo you don't have to worry about it getting wet...Sloughfoot done a test soaking a wide assortment of ammo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVW9IeY_iBs&feature=plcp

 

[sloughfoot]

One time, I dropped my S&W Model 15 into a porta potty that had been used by lots of guys for like 3 days. I fished it out by using my hand and when I wiped off the brown stuff and the clinging toilet paper, it shot all 6 with no malfunctions.

So, I vote for a Model 15 38 Special revolver.

 

[BDBHoover]

One time, I dropped my S&W Model 15 into a porta potty that had been used by lots of guys for like 3 days. I fished it out by using my hand and when I wiped off the brown stuff and the clinging toilet paper, it shot all 6 with no malfunctions.

So, I vote for a Model 15 38 Special revolver.

Used your hand??

Mental note...... Cautious when shaking sloughfoot's hand

 

[sloughfoot]

Used your hand??

Mental note...... Cautious when shaking sloughfoot's hand

Just avoid the blue hand and you will be Ok.

You telling me you wouldn't dive for your pistol?

 

[Mackey]

One time, I dropped my S&W Model 15 into a porta potty that had been used by lots of guys for like 3 days. I fished it out by using my hand and when I wiped off the brown stuff and the clinging toilet paper, it shot all 6 with no malfunctions.

So, I vote for a Model 15 38 Special revolver.

No matter how many times you wash that hand, that hand has been mucking around with a porta potty that was "used by lots of guys for like 3 days." You can't undo that.

 

[sloughfoot]

And your problem with that. Is what?

 

[Mosinguy]

Used your hand??

Mental note...... Cautious when shaking sloughfoot's hand

No matter how many times you wash that hand, that hand has been mucking around with a porta potty that was "used by lots of guys for like 3 days." You can't undo that.

I'd porta potty dive for a Smith and Wesson revolver.

 

[stephen87]

Debatable, I may go get a fishing pole and a trash claw and try to grab it. Thanks for the input, I know you can get the water cups for the Glock and it can cycle underwater fine. However, I would prefer something a little slimmer which is why I asked.