#152- Sunken Guns - What To Do?

This episode of Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio features a discussion with Brownells' Steve Ostrem on salvaging water-damaged firearms, including recommended products. The show also covers the benefits of women carrying firearms and the importance of training. Listener advice for water-logged guns is also shared. The program airs live Sundays and is available on various platforms.

This video focuses on natural disaster preparedness and survival, emphasizing the importance of being aware and ready for events like hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and volcanoes. It suggests that such disasters can occur anywhere in the U.S. The description highlights resources for survival information and community building through a Patreon page and merchandise. While the core topic is disaster preparedness, the context of survival and SHTF scenarios often intersects with firearms for self-defense and security.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.