Model 39-2 new to me - lube question

[stansdds]

Definitely do not use WD-40 as a lubricant because when the solvent evaporates you will be left with a gummy mess. WD-40 has its uses, but lubrication is not its strong suit.

 

[VASCAR2]

I was issued a Model 39 (nothing) at the IL state police academy in 1968. I bought it back in 1980 when ISP replaced it with the 439. I've been using (probably too much) Gunslick (hard to find nowadays) on the frame & slide rails since 1968. The only problem I've ever had with this pistol is when the two piece safety/decocker lever came loose recently.

I bought my 39-2 in 1975 from a Deputy I worked with and admit I used Gunslick to lubricate my 39-2. When I went through ISP Academy I was issued a new model 439. I had started using Breakfree CLP but there was no official lube. The range used CLP and Hoppe's #9 for bore cleaner IIRC. One of the older range Officers said if you couldn't find anything else use automatic transmission fluid.

I found in hot weather gunslick liquified and was a little messy. The Breakfree CLP seemed to stay in place and wasn't as messy as gunslick.

PJO1425 I was 20 years after you but we did some of our shooting at the range at the Fairgrounds. Before my class graduated the range at Pawnee had been completed. I probably worked with some of your classmates.