Getting a Kahr wet when canoeing?

[HaveGunWillTravel]

I have a wide selection of semi-autos and revolvers of different calibers, but I enjoy my Kahr PM9 & P380 the best. I recently started canoeing on a regular basis and have been using my PM9 as my CCW.

All my guns are properly lubed and well maintained. My question is since the CCW I use canoeing will get wet from paddling, should I use a stainless revolver or stick with my PM9? In your opinion, is getting the PM9 wet on regular basis a something to avoid? I always clean and lube my PM9 after every canoe trip, but is that necessary when I am not shooting?

I am considering using my stainless S&W revolver and keeping my Kahr on dry land. What would you use if given the choice?

[certified106]

I kayak all the time and picked up a cheap LCP for this exact reason. I abuse the crap out of it and have no emotional attachment to it whatsoever. It gets rained on when out on trips, gets thrown in the glovebox of the truck, and the toolbox on the tractor when I am out in the field. So far it has never failed to fire when wet or covered in dust/dirt so I am happy with it. I spray/wipe it down with oil when it get wet and wipe it down once a month or so but I bought it to abuse and that's what I do with it. If it gets a few specks of rust on it to me I am willing to live with it as long as it keep firing. I think everyone should have a rifle/pistol or two that are well used, Heck that's how you know you are getting your moneys worth out of them :D

[b4uqzme]

Plastic+stainless+water = ok by me...as long as you take care of it. I wouldn't expect a problem. I agree with certified. Get your money's worth...

[nuke]

My only concern would be how much and how long the ammo gets wet. Since I have no experience with that, would there be a need or desire to cycle or replace the ammo (assuming you're not firing your SD carry ammo on a routine basis)?

[Mjcollier73]

I think this would be ok. I would just want to make sure the striker channel is clear if it were to get submerged.

[getsome]

Getting your pistol wet won't hurt anything just clean and relube when you get home....Using compressed air wouldn't be a bad idea to completely dry the internals before a good lube with your favorite product...

Water shouldn't harm the ammo and there have been cases where ammo has been fired after 50 years of storage BUT it's always a good idea to rotate your carry ammo even if it doesn't get wet, just shoot it at the next range visit...It is expensive to shoot good carry ammo at the range but it's a lot cheeper to have it misfire for some reason while shooting at paper rather than when somebody is trying to kill you and you definitely need it to go bang....

[340pd]

Most sporting goods stores sell clear waterproof bags that you could put your firearm into while on the water. Unless you are expecting a pirate attack this should work fine.

[LorenzoB]

Not every part in that gun is stainless. And certain types of stainless can have more carbon it it than others (for strength) which means it will still rust (just not as bad), so a good lube inside and out is important to avoid rust.

[Tinman507]

1st rule of canoeing or kayaking: Never take anything along you can't easily replace.
2nd rule of canoeing or kayaking: Everything else goes in a dry bag or a dry box.

Cell phones, keys and sidearm into the dry box

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[downtownv]

Getting your pistol wet won't hurt anything just clean and relube when you get home....Using compressed air wouldn't be a bad idea to completely dry the internals before a good lube with your favorite product...

Water shouldn't harm the ammo and there have been cases where ammo has been fired after 50 years of storage BUT it's always a good idea to rotate your carry ammo even if it doesn't get wet, just shoot it at the next range visit...It is expensive to shoot good carry ammo at the range but it's a lot cheeper to have it misfire for some reason while shooting at paper rather than when somebody is trying to kill you and you definitely need it to go bang....

I am working on an ammo deal NJ State police ammo. that was wet and beach sand coated from hurricaine Sandy. I tested it every round- fired fine.

[RevRay]

Can any of us get in on that deal ... or are you looking to round your stash up to an even 100K rounds?

[nuke]

... I tested it every round- fired fine.

For a sec, I thought you meant that you tested every round. Phew...

[certified106]

Can any of us get in on that deal ... or are you looking to round your stash up to an even 100K rounds?

I wish my stash was up to 100K!!!! I could just heap it in a pile in one of my rooms and roll around in it like Uncle Scrooge used to do with his gold coins!!! :D

[jpshaw]

I hate to say it on this forum but if you're gonna get it wet. Bring a Glock.