Stainless steel allergies and handguns

[zaxid]

I can not wear stainless steel watches because I am allergic to stainless steel. All of my firearms are black or blue. I would like to add a shiny stainless steel firearm to my collection. Does anybody with this problem own an all stainless steel firearm? Does it give you problems while carrying or shooting?

 

[Glock Fan]

Unlike stainless steel jewelry, the stainless steel in the firearm probably won't have much direct constant contact with your skin. Most firearms have "grips" or at minimum "grip panels" that would be contacting with your skin. Another consideration is how long will the firearm be in your hands. Jewelry is likely to be worn for an extended period of time, so it could mean that you have direct constant contact with the metal for hours. Firearms OTOH will spend the bulk of the time holstered or on the bench. It is very rare that you will be walking around with a firearm in your hands for an extended period of time.

With that said, it's probably unlikely that your allergies will impact your ability to own or operate stainless steel firearms. There are other options for "shiny" metal firearms. A couple of choices would be chrome finish or titanium frame firearms.

 

[FN1910]

Allergies such as stainless steel watches are greatly misunderstood and there are many factors involved as to what is really causing the reaction. I cannot wear plastic watchbands and have to choose my eyeglass frames very carefully. I also have to keep arguing with nurses and doctors about what kind of tape or band-aids they can use. I now carry my own with me to the doctors office when they draw blood. It is not the latex but rather the adhesive used that causes me problems. With all that said I seriously doubt that a stainless steel firearm will cause you any problem unless you carry it in such a way that it constantly rubs up against your skin. Then I suspect it would be friction burns rather than an allergic reaction. There is only one way to be sure and that it to try it.

 

[NCIC105]

Agree with others about the amount of time you would have contact. However, before you spend $500 plus dollars on a weapon, see if you can borrow one for a few days and head to the range. Start out slow and see how long of a time period, you can handle it before it starts to cause issues.

That is the only way you are going to be able to make an educated decision about ownership

 

[Deserteagle]

Carry a Glock and you'll be just fine.