Author Topic: Blued guns for hunting? (Read 1367 times)

Feldhege · « **on:** February 14, 2006, 03:50:16 AM »

Any of you guys use a blued revolver for hunting? I have a DW with 8" barrel that is Blued and I am going to use it for hunting. As long as I keep it cleaned and lubed, it should be fine right? I realize that brush can take it's toll but I don't want to end up with a big rusty pile of junk just because it gets a little dew on it. My other blued guns are mostly for punching paper. Except for my good old 870. That baby has been to hell and back with me.

Thanks for the info. (pics would be cool too!)

Robb

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2006, 04:53:25 AM »

I hunted with a blued S&W 29 in many states for a great many different critters for years. Used it in competition also. Can't say it never got any rust on it cuz it did a time or two but it was always very minor and didn't cause any pitting or lost of finish. It was easy enough to clean off with 0000 steel wool and oil.

I did finally switch to using SS handguns and today I don't think I can even think of a blued hunting handgun I own.

hoggunner · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2006, 04:56:42 AM »

a hand gun is no different than a long gun. Just follow a few rules and you will be fine. never leave a wet gun in its case or holster always dry it and let it sit out wear the air can get to it. also if you hunt in the cold and bring it into a warm house or cabin condensation will form on it, let it warm and dry it. a light coat of oil is always a good idea. just treat it like your good ol 870 and you will be fine. remember a stainless gun will rust if not taking care of just like a blued gun.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2006, 07:50:47 AM »

I hunt with both blued and SS, just keep them cleaned and lubed and there won't be a problem.

timothy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2006, 11:41:09 AM »

You can wear a shoulder holster under a jacket for extra protection also.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2006, 01:34:30 PM »

Quote from: timothy

You can wear a shoulder holster under a jacket for extra protection also.

Be careful there, you could go to jail for concealed carry if under the jacket. In Delaware the handgun must be in plain sight when hunting.

Connecticut Yankee · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2006, 03:07:35 PM »

Oddly enough, here in Connecticut, if you follow the letter of the law the handgun Has to be concealed, that is what the state pistol permit is for. Thank you California, because of you we are not the most liberal state in the union.
Of course we can't hunt big game here with handguns but we can use them for small game. My Ruger mark11( open sights) and 10" .22" Contender with 2X scope get a lot of time in chasing squirrels

John M. - A Connecticut Yankee

hardertr · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2006, 03:12:15 PM »

My "side arm" is a blued Taurus Raging Bull 44 mag with the 8 3/8 inch barrel. It's been rained on, caked in dust and even handled with bloody hands a time or two. Thinking back, this gun has seen more action than any other gun in my safe. Not a speck of rust on it.

I like to give it a light coat of mineral oil if I know it's going to rain or be "damp" when I'm going out. Then I just clean it well when I get back in.

S.B. · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2006, 03:51:24 PM »

I've seen blood wipe bluing right off a gun. Every time I've seen a blued gun get blood on it rusts, is inevitable.

257 roberts · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2006, 05:40:00 PM »

I don't hunt with a handgun but I carry one when I'm out, in the woods it's usally a Ruger blackhawk (blued)357 Mag, just wipe it down once in awhile and your good to go.

MS Hitman · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2006, 01:57:43 AM »

I have and still do hunt with blued guns. Aside from some character marks they have obtained and some spots where the buling has worn thin from use, they are none the worse for wear. Like everyone else has said, just take care of them and you should have no problems.

Mikey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2006, 02:31:24 AM »

Both mine are blue, a Model 28 and a 29. Hunted with them for years and no problems even with rain and snow. Never had to use them to club anything into submission, so no blood on the bluing. The only time I've seen blood take bluing off was on my 45 Commander. It was a lasting gift from a Chinese advisor that had etched the bluing. I just didn't clean it off soon enough. Mikey.

Feldhege · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2006, 02:48:39 AM »

Thanks guys, I am starting to feel better. Now I can't wait for my hog hunt with my buddy this fall.

Robb

totallycustom · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2006, 11:34:44 AM »

[/quote]timothy wrote:
You can wear a shoulder holster under a jacket for extra protection also.

Be careful there, you could go to jail for concealed carry if under the jacket. In Delaware the handgun must be in plain sight when hunting

Quote

That is funny because in Washington State our laws allow concealed carry durring hunting or other sporting occasions, fishing, etc. Just thought I'd post that bit of info about the variable gun laws from state to state.

--TC--

poncaguy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2006, 11:49:00 AM »

Wonder if deer smell the lubes we use to keep the blued guns from rusting...............?

S.B. · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2006, 02:21:17 PM »

I don't know, there's been a lot deer killed with blue guns?

Feldhege · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2006, 04:22:11 PM »

That is what I have wondered. Then I started thinking (dangerous). I wonder if they would only be afraid if they could identify the smell. Since it is unfamilar, maybe they would even investigate? I have gotten many deer (and several up close and personal) with my blued 870. Just my humble opinion.

S.B. · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2006, 02:22:39 AM »

I knew an old farmer, when I was just a kid, that hunted deer and chewed Red Man. He witnessed them following, right where he spit, right to his stand, several times?

Old Griz · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2006, 05:06:57 PM »

:cb2: I have two .44 Bisleys that I hunt withone scoped, one not. They are both blued. I've never had a problem with either of them. I also have a blued M57 in .41 mag that I could hunt with, but haven't yet. I've never had any rust problem with any gun.

corbanzo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2006, 11:36:02 AM »

One trick I learned, is that if you are gonna be out for a few days or a week or so in wet weather, you can just keep a rag with a little bit of oil with you, and if it gets wet, give it a little wipe down. If you arent worried about what you are carrying (base camp sit), just bring the oil and rags with you. If you are really worried, keep er clean.