01-13-2020, 08:10 AM
I own a pistol with an aluminum frame. If I were to store it away for a long time, would I need to bother wiping oil over the aluminum surfaces in addition to the steel surfaces? If it helps, there is a dark grey sort of finish on the aluminum.Yes!!!! ......... Oil it.... No aluminum doesn\'t rust in the common sense like steel does...... But aluminum does oxidize like all metals.... Being in a damp area for the long term, just touching a different type of metal or even just time will make aluminum oxidize..... Put a light coat of oil on it.... Do a science experiment if you don\'t believe me.... Cut open a beer can.... Put it outside but out of the weather also.... leave it there for several months - maybe a year -- then take a look at it.... You will note it has faded and may even have an aluminum oxide powder on it from being exposed to air..... Guns are expensive -- Just keep it oiled.....I\'m no expert on storing firearms but I wouldn\'t think it matters. I through aluminum frame Walther clone in my tool box for years once and never had an issue. But I wasn\'t really worried about it either. Anyhow, I would probably lube the internals since they use steel parts. Then maybe someone else can chime in with more info.The question is why WOULDN\'T you lube it? Depending on how and how long it\'s stored, oil drips off of parts. having oil on the frame between the barrel and frame would help with that issue. In the long run, it wouldn\'t HURT to lube it and could only help the situation. Gun oil is cheap, so slather it on.no aluminum does not rust anything steel you should probably oilIt matters! All metal corrodes! I don\'t care what others say because they don\'t know. Wipe down your gun good and put a good heavy oil or Break free CLP on them and place them in a good sock protector or sealed case in a cool climate controlled dry place with some moisture packs inside.Other related question