Lubrication

[sbrmike]

I have searched but could not find. What lube is recommended for the ratchet teeth on a Smith & Wesson cylinder? Just plain gun oil or some type of grease, i.e. Gunslick?

 

[rjm6120]

I have used CLP for a few years for lubrication on all of my revolvers (Hoppe's 9 for cleaning).

 

[mauser9]

So confused about the "best" myself that I stick with Breakfree CLP for most lubing and Hoppes for the bore.

 

[BigBill]

On the cylinder turning star ratchet? I put a moly paste or anti seeze. On the ratchet and the hand that turns it besides the cylinder stud, trigger stud, hammer studs. Plus any metal to metal contact moving parts. Don't forget to put it on the Sears too. Let nothing wearout.

I like my different caliber n frames to have as close to the same trigger pull. Keeping the triggers with the same smooth action allows me to switch revolvers and shoot them the same. My two new s&w m58 & m57 had to different feeling trigger let offs. Applying moly to the sears made them equal. Once moly is applied run the action 50 to 100 Times to burnish the moly in.

 

[scruffy]

Maybe I have been doing it wrong all these years. I keep the extractor star clean and free of lubricants (except for a small drop on the tip of the rod) to prevent attraction and retention of grit, powder residue, etc.

 

[series guy]

Ballistol works well for everything. That's all I use.

 

[Bakebfr480]

I've been using gunslick for decades on revolver actions.

 

[gwpercle]

Good old Rem-Oil and even older 3-In-One oil are good light oil lubricants to use .
I seldom use grease on the ratchet because that area , with grease on it , tends to collect powder residue and get grungy/gummy .
If you use grease ...use sparingly .
I find the Rem-Oil a good compromise .
Gary

 

[Univibe]

I use Rem Oil very sparingly on revolvers, applied with a needle oiler. Any kind of light oil such as 3 in 1 is good.

For semi auto pistols and rifles, I use Breakfree CLP.

 

[wproct]

I don't use grease on the ratchet or pawl as it tends to collect dirt & debris. I just use a good gun oil/lubricant sparingly.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I like Remoil but have no issue with CLP. I do NOT lube the rachet specifically to avoid attracting crud. I keep it clean and very lightly lube the extractor rod after cleaning, then pump it a half-dozen times. It has worked for me for over 40 years so I guess it is OK.

 

[kennyb]

Another vote for ballistol here

 

[jacala]

I have a Gunsmith currently working on my new 629-6 and he said to make sure the "ratchet" teeth are clean.He said nothing about lubing it.
I've owned and shot a 686 and a 586 for approx 35 years and never lubed the ratchet.It would just attract burnt powder and gunk.BTW, never had any problems with either revolver-I just re oil the moving parts after cleaning.

 

[JDinAZ]

All I use is CLP on everything. No solvents

 

[22/32 JDF]

My 40 years of gunsmithing say CLP or TRI FLOW. Tri Flow can be hard to find so look at the bike shop they have a larger bottle and its cheaper then the gun store. If I use grease on anything its Krieghoff grease that I put on with a small brush and sparingly. JIM