how to take care of your airsoft gun after its been in the rain?

[Danke]

Every time it rains I just buy a new gun.

[Jimski]

I had no idea airsoft was possible in the rain

[Wilkie]

As long as you don't dunk it in any open bodies of water you should be golden, unless its an absolute torrent out. Store it in a dry area just to be sure

[TG211]

Hey Wilkie !! Nice to find you here too !

Well, the other day we got a hailstorm. Spent the whole evening drying everything under spotlights and with a towel. I didn't left my guns to simply dry, I completly dissassembled them and cleaned them.

I have a big case, but it was open when the storm came and the inside was terribly wet, had to dry the cushioning foam as well.

Ain't got enough rice to dry all my stuff....

[damage]

I use leaf blower. Hair dryer take too long.

[Chromey]

I use the closet trick... Its really Rare But Ill explain.

When Your done Playing, Put it in the closet.

Has been working after 4 rainfall outings.

Its airsoft, 1/4 of the fun is repairing.

[Bandit50]

Well, the only concern should be the following:

Considering the battery is usually covered, it wouldn't hurt to wrap the connectors with some trap or use some silicon grease to keep water out of the connectors, this is commonly used to prevent shorts.

Another thing that shouldn't get wet are the contacts on the inside for your trigger. Now unless you're dunking your gun in a puddle, it's highly unlikely that this gets wet, it's in a metal case, which is in another metal, or plastic case... However, if your taking apart your airsoft gun for it's yearly maintenance, I suggest you place some silicon grease on there as well.

The motor, there is nothing you can do for this, other then use a sealed or full molded handle that is one with the receiver, and considering most guns can get hot there, it usually vented these days. So with that, all you can do is keep your handle out of the water.

I know a few hobbyists from the model train world have techniques for lubricating your motor to prevent corrosion. A spray like WD40 is something to consider. However, it's so open it will probalaly get wet. All you can do is keep it high and dry, and ensure the vents are down, and not up where rain can fall in. I hope this is helpful for everyone.

[Jimski]

if you do that you will keep your AEG running for the next two centuries.There will be antique TMs displayed in museums alongside the mp5s from Operation Nimrod

[lurkingknight]

Originally Posted by Jimski

I had no idea airsoft was possible in the rain

as long as you're not using a ptw.

[hattrick]

Originally Posted by Armyissue

My AEG's inner barrel is a yellow brass or copper or something so there is a zero chance of Rust.

Unless you use Russian surplus corrosive BB's

[MooseHead92]

Depends. My buddy, who is all up on Eugene Stoner's shaft, splits his receiver, uses a duster can to blow out dirt, gives it a few passes with the hairdryer, cleans the barrel, and that's it.

With my all-steel LCT, I strip it, remove excess dirt/water/kebab, put the external parts next to the furnace for the day, give them another wiping down, then lube them up before storage.

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