This means there is really no justification for letting the can of 3-in-1 anywhere near your firearm. Using quality products to clean your gun will ensure it gives years of reliable service. Some people claim to have been cleaning their gun with WD for decades without any issues. Though the formulation of WD does effectively drive out contaminants and moisture, it also strips away other oils and greases. A liberal dose prior to storing a gun stock-down in the gun safe will result in the surplus chemical dribbling down and into its action, eventually removing vital lubrication from places behind the sideplates where you cannot easily replace it.
Damage to the soft-solder that holds the rib to the barrel is also possible over time and, in extreme cases, this can result in the rib delaminating from the gun. The fine oil finish on the stock and, on automatics, any plastic or rubber part, can also be damaged. In general WD is best reserved for the gears of your bike or that squeaky gate. Among them are surplus oil soaking into the wood at the head of the stock, excess grease on the hinge-pin or ejectors attracting gunk and burned powder and forming a rubbing paste that slowly erodes the metalwork.
Rifles, both full-bore and rimfire, are in many respects the same. Though they are far more of a precision instrument than your shotgun, it is still rust that is the primary enemy. Therefore build-up of corrosive copper in the bore is minimal, only requiring a scrubbing with solvent every 30 rounds or so. Shooters of my generation were raised with a horror of excess oil. There was good reason for it: In our day, oil was comprised either of rotted dinosaurs or boiled whales.
Whale oil was the good stuff. Watchmakers, and others who dealt with delicate machinery, would use nothing else. Best of all was sperm oil, which came from sperm whale heads and was actually a liquid wax.
It did not freeze at low temperatures, prevented frostbite if rubbed on the feet, and resisted evaporation. The sperm whales were not happy about having their heads sawed open, but no one asked them.
Stoeger sold Stoegerol, which was soap-based, and could be used for washing your hands, among 30 other claimed uses.
Racing cars ran on castor oil, which gave off a distinctive smell. We all knew that oil on guns was a necessary evil, and that it would eventually betray us.
Oil made wood stocks punky. How much lubrication do I really need and where do I put it? It all depends on your firearm but the general rule of thumb is, a drop or two is all you need!
Ideally get a needle bottle so that you can get a drop of your favorite oil exactly where you need it. Since there are many excellent options to choose from, Bristlecone has selected a variety of top picks for you to check out. Each one will work great in most situations and firearms. We recommend you try some out and experiment to see which you like the best. Here is a Glock Trigger Housing that has a sludge and oil mix. Use proper disposal procedures for any cleaning residues.
It is important not to over lubricate, as this will more readily attract contaminant accumulation and could potentially cause reliability issues. Magazines are the source of ammunition and are responsible for proper feeding of a semiautomatic firearm.
Reliable, clean magazines are critical for the proper operation of a semiautomatic. Special purpose brushes are available for magazine cleaning. Use safety glasses and extra care when working with magazines during the disassembly and reassembly process, as magazine followers are spring loaded.
Magazines must never be cleaned using petroleum products, as these will contaminate ammunition primers. Magazines should never be lubricated, but rather cleaned with a residue-free solvent or cleaning agent. Anytime a firearm is disassembled and reassembled, a functional check needs to be conducted in order to ensure that the firearm still operates as designed following the disassembly.
During this check the proper functioning of the trigger mechanism, safety or safeties, slide operation and locking, magazine retention and ejection systems are verified. These cloths are soft and pre-treated with silicone lubricant. This helps to remove any leftover debris, acidic prints, and adds a nice shine of protection to your weapon. Knowing how to clean a gun is about more than just a pretty appearance. A clean gun is also a safe gun and a reliable gun. Regular gun maintenance ensures accuracy, reliability, your comfort and confidence level in using the weapon, as well as preserving the functionality and appearance of your investment.
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