Gun oil on rubber grips

[Phil1886]

Hi,

This is my first post here and I know it's a bit generic but you guys have a reputation for being knowledgeable, so I thought I'd ask.

I hear conflicting things on whether or not it is OK to get gun oil on rubber grips. In my case, it's Hoppe's Lubricating Oil and/or Rem Oil w/ Teflon on the rubber grips of a couple of Ruger revolvers. When wiping the guns I've been getting a fair amount of oil on the rubber grips and then sort of wiping it off at the end with another cloth. Is this a no-no? And if so, what now? Should I take them off and clean with soap and water, etc.?

Thanks a lot and I look forward to posting here for a long time.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

Always remove the stocks. Because, you want access to the frame to clean underneth the grips. Excess oil anywhere is not needed and should be avoided. Wipe all metal surfaces dry after cleaning he gun.

Oil dirtys up my holster and shirt for starters.

Oil will soften the rubber in time, so that's the other reason.

 

[Alk8944]

Most "rubber" revolver stocks are manufactured from some derivative of Neoprene, often Santoprene. This is the same material as is used for "O" rings used in hydraulic systems, and they are immersed in oil. Oil will do no harm to this material!

Oils will damage natural rubber, definitely, but lots of luck in finding natural rubber in anything except rubber bands these days. Even tires are a mixture of natural and synthetic rubbers and are not easily damaged by oils.

 

[Phil1886]

Thanks for the responses...I'll get the grips off and get some oil on the surface underneath.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

Most "rubber" revolver stocks are manufactured from some derivative of Neoprene, often Santoprene.

4-5 years ago I had to replace my model 500 impact absorbing Hogue SB grips because the stocks softened at the rear portion that protects the web of your hand.
These grips are sensitive to gun solvents and oil.

Don't get these wet or it will cost you $40 bucks to replace.