GunnyGene
Hawkeye
I've had a set of very strong gun magnets for several months, but just got around to testing the argument that they would magnetize your pistol and therefore somehow interfere with functioning. So I left the gun (Ruger 9e) on the magnet for a few days. Pulled it off yesterday morning, and performed a scientific test with a paperclip on various parts. Slide, barrel, etc.
Results:
1. Yes, it will magnetize the steel parts including a steel magazine in the grip. However, the parts only remain magnetic for a few minutes and the effect is very localized on the larger parts such as the slide & barrel. All parts failed to attract the paperclip after about 15 minutes of just sitting disassembled on the bench.
2. Reassembled and put it back on the magnet overnight. Took it outside this morning, removed the magnet and immediately shot a mag full (17rnds) with no effect on function. Paper clip test after firing showed no discernible magnetism.
Results:
1. Yes, it will magnetize the steel parts including a steel magazine in the grip. However, the parts only remain magnetic for a few minutes and the effect is very localized on the larger parts such as the slide & barrel. All parts failed to attract the paperclip after about 15 minutes of just sitting disassembled on the bench.
2. Reassembled and put it back on the magnet overnight. Took it outside this morning, removed the magnet and immediately shot a mag full (17rnds) with no effect on function. Paper clip test after firing showed no discernible magnetism.