Cheap alternative? Take out the magnets from old hard drives .... they are very powerful.
I have heard by some that should not let metal parts on a gun get magnetized. Don't know for sure but the claim is tiny metal shavings stick bearing surfaces and may cause premature wear. I do know that drill bits become magnetized when drilling certain steels, I blow it off with air pressure. The slides, and barrels of most semi autos are hardened steel, and I would not want magnetized shavings in a revolver.
I have used hard drive magnets for large knives, and a set probably would hold a gun.
I have heard by some that should not let metal parts on a gun get magnetized. Don't know for sure but the claim is tiny metal shavings stick bearing surfaces and may cause premature wear. I do know that drill bits become magnetized when drilling certain steels, I blow it off with air pressure. The slides, and barrels of most semi autos are hardened steel, and I would not want magnetized shavings in a revolver.
I have used hard drive magnets for large knives, and a set probably would hold a gun.
I have heard by some that should not let metal parts on a gun get magnetized. Don't know for sure but the claim is tiny metal shavings stick bearing surfaces and may cause premature wear. I do know that drill bits become magnetized when drilling certain steels, I blow it off with air pressure. The slides, and barrels of most semi autos are hardened steel, and I would not want magnetized shavings in a revolver.
I have used hard drive magnets for large knives, and a set probably would hold a gun.
My magnetic personality has never interfered with my gun.I have heard by some that should not let metal parts on a gun get magnetized. Don't know for sure but the claim is tiny metal shavings stick bearing surfaces and may cause premature wear. I do know that drill bits become magnetized when drilling certain steels, I blow it off with air pressure. The slides, and barrels of most semi autos are hardened steel, and I would not want magnetized shavings in a revolver.
I have used hard drive magnets for large knives, and a set probably would hold a gun.
Will these magnets be strong enough to pick up guns from the lake bottom, if I ever locate the site of that tragic boat accident?
I brought up the possibility of magnetization of internal parts but have no data to show it to be probable or it being an issue. I just thought it was in the realm of possibility and should be considered and researched "just in case." I know that it is easy to magnetize some metals if they are attached to magnets over fairly short periods of time and thought it would be wise to look into.
The concern posed is NOT that the gun will fire from being magnetized, it is the FACT that magnetized metal WILL attract small metal shavings. Any doubt to this is remove the drain plug from your car/motorcycle, and if it is magnetized the shavings will be very clear.
I do not know how much of a problem that could be, maybe not at all. Firearms with very close tolerances like a Kimber could be fatal if the gun will not function. I doubt it would much of a problem with most combat handguns.
Fluer de ferrous - the bain of things metallic with iron as a composite - all things great and small.
I have no tolerance for the inconsistancies in Kimber's guns. Make no mistake, these are not "Custom Shop" guns, but rather standard production.
People either love them or hate them. I don't love them. They are not magnetic to me.
They do a great job of marketing, however.
What is an "old hard drive?" I have two HDD not installed in my PC, each with a different OS, and the oldest approaching ten years old. This iPad doesn't even use an HDD.
My unused HDD's are about the size of a playing card, how powerful are your magnets?
You know not of what you babble. Go away.