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I agree. Water seems to work for some but I had problems. Years ago I used water and WD-40 with no rust issues. I don't know why I had the problem this time. I have started shooting again after a long absence. Still can't hit the side of a barn.

For my money the S&W would be the way to go. Had one, sold it, regretted it. It was flawless. The lower end STI is not nearly as good and the Smith is not that much more.

Just a followup on the rust issue. I posted this question on another BP forum as well. One person stated he uses 409 cleaner and not water. I tried the formula 409, dried the gun and lubed with CLP and no rust!!

Great gun! Clean,shoot and enjoy!

I also wouldn't chance old ammo. Why take a chance for a few bucks?

Thanks. I have not done this process before and want to do it right. I called alumagrip and they also said use a dab of red. I'll post some pictures when I get the new grips on.

Will the 262 allow me to remove the bushings if I decide to go back to slim grips and replace the origional bushings?

Thanks. Blue will be the color I use (loctite not fingernail polish)

I am changing the grip bushings on my STI 1911 9mm from thin to regular. Should I use loctite on the new bushings? If so which should I use red or blue? Any help will be appreciated.

I got it. Thanks

Thanks for all the help. I will change lubricants and see if this corrects the problem.

The barrel is origional Lyman.

I have has two M&P's they were both great shooters and had great triggers. I have the M&P 9 Pro to shoot IDPA and it is really nice. Great trigger with a short reset.

I keep having problems with rust on my BP 50 cal plains rifle. I clean as recommended: run regular water (not hot) through the barrel flushing out the residue. I then keep running patches through until they come out clean and dry. I then soak a patch in Ballistol and coat the inside of the barrel. When I check the gun in three or four days the patch comes out with a slight rust residue. I then use CLP and really get the inside coated. I have read others who use Ballistol have no rust problems. I am befuddled

I had one and it was a tack driver. I just didn't need a .40 so I sold it. Good gun with no problems.

I have the Springfield EMP. It is a great shooter. I looked at the Aegis but like the hammer better on the EMP.