Lubricate or not?

[mindbent]

I have an SW40VE and it's my first striker fired handgun. Would like to know if lubricating the striker is recommended or not.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Lubricating the striker is not recommended. Actually it's recommended not to lube the striker. That goes for just about any striker fired pistol.

 

[Eric300]

Not only 'NO', but, Hell No! The cleaner the striker pin/channel is, the better.

 

[chief38]

In the instruction booklet that came with my Sig P365 (my one and only striker fired and or polymer gun) specifically states NOT to lubricate it! I would think that they are concerned with oil attracting dirt and debris and jamming up the striker from smooth and normal operation.

When cleaning and lubing the pistol I make sure to keep oil out of that area. If I do accidentally get some in I will disassemble completely and dry out with patches and compressed air. They say NO OIL in the striker tunnel area either.

 

[mindbent]

So that's a big NO, thought so. Just thought I'd double check. Thanks for the replies.

 

[lkabug]

Seems as if you got your answer.

 

[chief38]

I'd also read the manual that came with the firearm. If you lost it you can request another - or just download it.

 

[Shooting Padre]

So, don't lube the striker or firing pin then?

 

[stansdds]

Lube on a firing pin/striker is likely to attract and accumulate debris and may turn gummy. The end result is the firing pin/striker no longer moves freely and you can end up with failures to ignite primers. In short, no lube on firing pins/strikers.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Many SKS's have gone full auto as a result of hardened lube in the firing pin channel. Keep it clean and dry.