I recently purchased a 642 as my CC. I love it so far! Picture attached.

Quick cleaning question:

I know the cylinder and barrel are stainless and need a light, thin coat of oil to help protect them...however, does the alloy frame need a light coat of oil as well? Or is the finish that is on it protective enough?

Thank you.

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The best thing to do, IMHO, is to get a sylicone cloth and wipe it down daily. My EDC is a satin nickle 442 which looks like your 642. I do a thorough cleaning after a range trip and use the sylicone cloth in between. My 442 (DOB '92) looks like the day it came from the factory.

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Thanks, do you use the cloth on all parts of the revolver, or just the frame?

Better yet, buy a Rusty's Rag and enjoy the best cleaning/lubricating money can buy, bar none!

Gun cleaning supplies

$20 for one rag? Lets not get crazy!

In answer to your question I use the sylicone cloth on the whole gun, I use it on all my guns. They're cheap enough that I have several and keep one in my range bag too.

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+1. silicone cloths provide a great layer of protection. Will remove any light powder residue. And they are cheap. I dont use them daily. But once in a while it doesnt hurt.

Best $20.00 you'll ever spend for handgun cleaning and lubricating.

Save the cotton wash cloths you would otherwise throw out, clean it well and let it dry. Then buy a spray can of silicone (a couple of bucks at any auto store), spray the cloth, and keep it in a plastic baggie. When it gets dirty throw it out and replace it. Between my wife and family I have a lifetime supply.

I oil the cylinder and the barrel, but wax the frame. This prevents the clearcoat from wearing through. Works for me.

I got a Birchwood Casey Silicone rag, seems a little dry though, I dont see much silicone being wiped on the gun :/

I use ren wax on my 442, not that often either... perhaps every other month, depending on how much it gets shot. still looks like new 4 years later.

I've had my 642 since around 1992 or so. Don't wipe it down with anything. Clean it after I shoot it, then it does get a wiping. No problems of any sort to date. This is a practical robust tool for use in personal defense. Don't abuse it, but you needn't baby it either.

Just my two cents...

Rich

I put bullets in mine and shoot it.

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