Swimming with a Glock/Why I don't have a party pistol

[MikeBjerum]

mkm,

The only reason for the wry smile is because most people think I'm nuts.  I carry my 1911 75% of the time and my LCP 100% of the time.  These guns have both been swimming in rivers, mud holes, lakes and any other crap (crap is a very literal term for where my guns have gone) I get myself into.  I ride motorcycle about 8,000 miles a year in all types of weather.  These guns are in my saturated clothing for hours when I ride in the rain.

I agree with rotating the ammunition, but don't be afraid to get the guns a little wet.

[mkm]

Don't worry; I don't think you're nuts.  I keep mine within reach but not in the shower.  The only reason I don't carry 100% of the time is because I spend too much time in those pesky "gun free" zones.  I've never had any previous concerns or issues about carrying my guns due to weather or nasty conditions.  My main concern was complete submersion in a swimming pool for hours.  Obviously it didn't stop me nor will it stop me from doing it again.  There is no need for wanton abuse, but they are tools that must be able to do what we ask them to do.  Mine seems to have accomplished that job.