Gunsmiths & Police Officers - duty weapon help please?

Have your sidearm "DuraCoated." This is a firearm finish that will prevent rust.

Well, a leg holster will lower the gun so your arm won't ride on it. Thumb break allows quick draw. May also be more comfortable.

EDIT: So I looked at the blackhawk website. Those holsters are not all leg holsters. Some are paddle and meant to be carried on the hip. Why else would the bottom of the forearm ride on the gun if not being carried on the hip? I think the simple solution is to get a holster that is below the hip, like Shogun says.

Saou,

I am aware of carrying a duty weapon in the Texas heat. I did it for 27 years. I don't know if it's the same with you, but my persperation is acidic. I could eat the bluing off of a weapon in a couple of weeks in the summer, if it's against my body. Stainless steel, or nickel finish was what I finally found that could withstand the persperation.

You already have a lot of money tied up in that handgun, so you might try one of the many coatings that are no offered. I have no experience with any of them, but I heard favorable things about them.

Also, I am willing to bet that you are short in stature and handgun rides very high on your hip, and makes one fine arm rest. You can try finding a low ride holster that drops the weapon below your waist line and are actually quicker to draw with when standing. You do have to move them around when you are driving.

Here is what I am talking about:

http://www.pwluk.com/catalogue_select.php?cat=53&c...

Safariland also makes a number of models that ride lower on you sam brown. El Paso Saddlery will also make you whatever you need. Stay safe and e-mail me if you have any other questions.

DuraCoat and GunKote are the popular firearm coatings right now. I've seen people get great results using both.

If you don't feel like you're able to do it yourself... See if there's a good local shop that can sand blast the necessary parts and apply the desired finish for you. A variety of colors are offered... You can get a "normal" look with gray, or you could get creative and get some other color.

The dura coat idea is good...If you don't want to spend that kinda money try some of that under armor clothing with long sleeves it is supposed to be very cool even in the hot sun. You could also get an arm band of some sort.

i will get ripped apart for this but here goes.... clean the weapon then degrease the area that is being affected. go to wal-mart and get a can of flat black high temp spray paint and giv just the area that is the problem a couple of dusting with the paint. it will match with the gun well and it will not cost you 2-300 dollars. carried weapons in the very humid climes for a few years and we used this method. never had any problems with rust.

My state's LE agencies are all switching to Springfield XD's in .40 S&W as issued duty side arms. Switching to one of them or a Glock would alleviate your problem or lessen it tremendously as they are both polymer framed weapons.

Other than that I would suggest possibly changing to another holster to change the placement or angle of your weapon. I like Fobus paddle holsters for their secure but non marring purchase along with out having a flap or strap.

You could also try using a sweat band. Or, might sound weird but I'd try it any how, apply antiperspirant to you forearm. Get a stick of an invisible solid so you don't get white streaks on your uniform. Some sort of heavy duty stuff like Degree that lists 24 hour protection. Worth a shot. I feel for you. I live in a high desert climate and sweat like a whore in church during the summer. It was 127 in the shade one day last year.

You've just got to clean and oil it more often. I live in a rainy environment and I had the same problem after week long rains. Wipe down your gun at the end of your shift and do a full cleaning every other week and see how that goes.

@eddygordo19

he already says he has a black hawk serpa holster, so either you didn't read the question or you need to know what you are talking about because that is a leg holster, and a nice one at that.

sorry i don't know how to help you with your question though.

Sorry Im not a cop nor a gunsmith. Here are my ideas though.

First, as much as people say that they don't like them, GLOCKS are amazing. A GLOCK 23 would fit your role just right. It's a .40 cal S&W, and is small enough to carry, but big enough caliber wise to get the job done if a situation arises. It's also a plastic frame, so it won't get amazingly hot or corrode like your current sidearm will. Although not considered cheap, it is dangerously effective, and lightweight.