How old are they? If they are about 25 years old or more they will probably be very dim and should be replaced. The halflife of Tritium is only 12.26 years, so after 25 years their brightness would be about 1/4 of what it was new.
If they are less than 6 years old and not working right they are defective or broken, the tritium has probably escaped.
Either way there is nothing to clean that would help.
Getting a replacement Tritium ampule that fits may be difficult and/or expensive as the US has no dedicated Tritium production reactors since the shutdown of the Savanna River site in the 1990s.
Tritium lighting is made using glass tubes with a phosphor layer in them and tritium (a hydrogen isotope) gas inside the tube. Such a tube is known as a "gaseous tritium light source" (GTLS). Because tritium in particular is an integral part of thermonuclear devices (though in quantities several thousand times larger than that in a keychain), devices containing tritium are considered dual-use technology in the U.S.A., and are therefore illegal for export. However, they are widely available in the U.K., most of Europe (some countries like Belgium have outlawed them however), Asia and Australia. Tritium devices can be purchased in the UK and Australia, but are illegal for import to the United States, however they are available in the US as gunsights and for military applications. UK Source http://www.crazyaboutgadgets.com/detail.asp?ID=371 AU Source http://www.kitbag.com.au/prod849.htm USA Source (Military Personnel only) http://www.ameriglo.net/tactical_dev.htm You can also find tritium lighting in the US without having to be military personnel at http://www.unitednuclear.com. They have a limited stock, though.
Tritium is not illegal in the US, but as with other radioisotopes it is regulated. It has many legal uses:radiochemical tracertiny amounts are used in neon lamps and signs to help them start faster and more reliablysealed ampules are used to make a phosphor glow to light watch and instrument dials ("safer" replacement for radium)electric activated neutron sources (used in petroleum and other industries)etc.
Yes, rubbing alcohol can be used to clean a handgun. It is effective for removing dirt, residue, and oils from the gun's surfaces. Make sure to follow all safety guidelines and manufacturer recommendations when cleaning your handgun.
Yes, touching a gun can potentially contribute to rusting if the gun is not properly cleaned and maintained afterwards. The oils and salts from skin contact can transfer onto the gun's surface, leading to corrosion over time. It's important to regularly clean and oil your firearm to prevent rust.
You may find a Remington 870 Wingmaster 410 with a high gloss stock at firearm specialty stores, gun shows, online firearms marketplaces, or through private sellers. Be sure to check the legality of owning this firearm in your area and follow all necessary regulations for purchasing firearms.
I assume you mean GUM, and not GUN. Chewing gum does not effectively clean your teeth.
The Clean Gun - 1917 was released on: USA: 26 October 1917
Not economically feasible. Yes there are several Red dot sites made just for BB guns and rifles. As long as it has a mounting rail on the gun it will work.
After every use.
"The proper way to clean a gun is to make sure it is not loaded, spray it with cleaning supplies to get all the gun powder out and then put it back together."
Any of the on line auction sites.
Tool websites are good sites to go to in oder to find the supplies you need. It depends on what type of paint you will be using as to which will work best. Metallic Specific Gun or HVLP gun for base and metallic work, and an LVLP or Reduced Pressure gun for clear coats.
Gun shops, gun shows, internet auction sites such as gunbroker, auctionarms, gunsamerica. I did check a couple of my gun parts sites, and they have none, or have sold out.
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Try the blue book of gun values, on line auction sites, a gun shop or gun show.
Check the auction sites, on line gun stores, etc..
Try on line auction sites, gun shows, want ads, gun shops.