Rust problem. Not just Rugers...

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

I have posted, in the past, regarding rust issues I had on a SR1911 I used to own. Search the post, I had detailed pics.

Well, it's not just Rugers that have exhibited this issue.

Here is a buddies Colt... If that's any consolation.





Now, with that in mind, it's not as bad as my Ruger was, but at least it's not JUST Rugers exhibiting this issue.

 

[GunnyGene]

That's pretty ugly. I'll bet he never took the grips off. Once you get it cleaned up a couple coats of carnuba should prevent future issues.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

He has already emailed Colt. We expect a response Monday.

 

[Jim Puke]

rev, needs to see this...SURELY, that is not a Colt.

 

[DGW1949]

Everybody knows that guns which aint tended to will rust under the wood line.
It's even worse with rubber grips.

All that pitting on your buddy's Colt didn't happen over night......just sayin'.

DGW

 

[ithaca4me]

Something is not right the colt stamping is filled with rust I think this gun got wet and with salt water or something.

 

[No-1]

Something is not right the colt stamping is filled with rust I think this gun got wet and with salt water or something.

Looks like the salt wood problem.

 

[Al James]

Ouch! That would make my stomach turn if it were mine and I removed the grips for cleaning. Sad really.

 

[DGW1949]

Something is not right the colt stamping is filled with rust I think this gun got wet and with salt water or something.

Looks like the salt wood problem.

Yeah, that could be....but...that don't explain the rust in the sear-pin hole, or in the lettering above the grip line. Nope, I'm seeing some sort of "moisture and neglect" at play here.

DGW

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

No neglect, it has been in the same safe as his other guns. He got new "fancy grips" for Christmas, pulled the ones that have been on the gun since he got it, and then my phone rang.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

To much oil?

 

[dakota1911]

Interesting. I live down here in the SW and have not seen that on any 1911.

 

[GunnyGene]

No neglect, it has been in the same safe as his other guns. He got new "fancy grips" for Christmas, pulled the ones that have been on the gun since he got it, and then my phone rang.

Sweat from hands will migrate thru wood, but it can take months. Trying to figure out how it happened now is probably futile. Hope he get's it fixed or replaced, and takes my advice about waxing the grip frame and the inside of the new grips periodically.

 

[Mike J]

This would appear to be neglect but I am curious how old is the gun?

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

Colt got back with us. Judging by the SN#, about 2.5 - 3 years old. Not covered under any "official" warranty, but they emailed a pre-paid shipping label to send it back. They said they would make it right, and observing their initiative so far, I'm feeling pretty good about this. Esp. considering the negative I have observed in the past. Glad they are making an attempt at customer service. I think they are realizing they can't survive off government contracts alone.

 

[Mike J]

Thanks for answering my question. I will be interested to see how this plays out.

 

[revhigh]

I've only needed Colt customer service once .... After buying a fairly well abused Python from a dead NY trooper's estate. It had been his duty gun and saw tens of thousands of full bore magnum loads for 10 plus years. The timing was slightly off and I wasn't happy with its operation.

I called Colt ... Sent it to them, and they completely mechanically refurbished it for me ... But did they ever rip me off for the price. I was shocked. All that work and timed it perfectly and mailed it back to me. Cost me $45 dollars for return postage.

Colt has always had excellent customer service.

That gun was abused ... Certainly not Colt's fault ... As DGW pointed out. Standing water or sweat was left on that gun. Otherwise the writing wouldn't have been affected. Any fool with half a brain knows stainless will rust if not cared for, and it has NOTHING to do with who the manufacturer is.

The gun in question is the blue 4 incher in the pic below. The other two are my original 'ColtGuard' 6 inch Python, and a 6 inch stainless Python bought from the same estate.



REV

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

I hope to see a real Colt Python some day. Actually owning one has been a dream of mine for a while!

 

[hirdlej]

I always run a layer of wheel bearing grease under my grips on my 1911. After I install the panels, I wipe off the excess. Things can't rust with grease on them.

 

[Pocketfisherman]

I think that is a combination of tannin in the wood grips and moisture creating tanic acid which etched the metal. Putting a wood sealer on the back of the grips would prevent it, but then you risk warping/cracking the grips from uneven moisture expansion unless you also seal the outside too.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

Colt wound up replacing the gun. NO cost to him. He just had to designate an FFL to have it shipped to so he could go fill out paperwork on and take receipt of his new gun.

Him having that nice shiny new 1911. And seeing a few at the gun store, and reading all the positive reviews on here, is making me want a new lightweight commander size SR1911

 

[Al James]

Colt wound up replacing the gun. NO cost to him. He just had to designate an FFL to have it shipped to so he could go fill out paperwork on and take receipt of his new gun.

Him having that nice shiny new 1911. And seeing a few at the gun store, and reading all the positive reviews on here, is making me want a new lightweight commander size SR1911

Interesting they won't ship the new gun directly to him. Should be no need to involve an FFL for a replacement gun. Is he in TX too?

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

Different gun= different serial number. Had to transfer the new weapon through an FFL. You must be thinking of a repair. In that case they can ship YOUR gun directly back to YOU. Nothing to transfer, it's already in your name. Yes , Texas.

 

[Al James]

Different gun= different serial number. Had to transfer the new weapon through an FFL. You must be thinking of a repair. In that case they can ship YOUR gun directly back to YOU. Nothing to transfer, it's already in your name. Yes , Texas.

Replacement guns should not be subject to a background check. They can be directly shipped back to the original purchaser. See #24 on below link:

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/brady-law.html#brady-law-exceptions

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

I was just simply stating the series of events that took place.

 

[Al James]

Understood. I was simply curious. Not sure about Texas law, but in Oregon the guns can go to directly to the original owner. I am just glad Colt took care of him! Getting a nice new hand picked replacement gun is top notch Customer Service IMO. Colt couldn't have that 1911 roaming the streets of America or the internet generating rumors. :?

 

[Mike J]

Understood. I was simply curious. Not sure about Texas law, but in Oregon the guns can go to directly to the original owner. I am just glad Colt took care of him! Getting a nice new hand picked replacement gun is top notch Customer Service IMO. Colt couldn't have that 1911 roaming the streets of America or the internet generating rumors. :?

I am impressed by the fact they replaced a 2 1/2 or 3 year old gun that appeared to me to have been neglected. I haven't had any experience with Colt but their customer service went above & beyond on this.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

They did great.

 

[revhigh]

They did great.

As Colt has ALWAYS done .....

REV

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

I have had issues with their service in the past.