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[Clear Black]

So just recently shot my first ever firearm a feww weeks ago and absolutly LOVED it! Im hooked, all the way. M&P 9mm was my pistol of choice. Its great, had a blast. Then went home and watch a tutorial video on proper cleaning and protection. So i cleaned the gun. Which brings me to my question,

Now, since is been a about 3 weeks since i last shot the pistol, has the oil that I applied to the slide rail and trigger mech dried out? Should I re-apply a tiny amount if i plan on shootng this saturday? Whats the plan here folks. Need some pro tips.

 

[WashMP9]

what happened to you is the reason i now use grease on the rails and a good gun oil everywhere else

 

[cmb2474]

Lube away!

The general rule of thumb is to shoot and store it lubed, but carry it dry.

As for grease vs. oil, it basically comes down to preference. Prior to shooting a weapon at the range, I generally apply a "high performance" gun oil to the rails and moving inner-parts prior to shooting the gun... and reapply after every 100 or so rounds. At the range, I am not overly concerned with maintaining absolute reliability (thus I don't mind if it gets "gummed" up as result of the oil mixing with powder residue), but I am concerned with minimizing wear upon the mating surfaces of the gun.

If I am going to store the weapon away for any length of time, I thouroughly clean it, then apply a thin coat of rust preventative oil to the inner and outer surfaces.

If we are talking about a duty or carry weapon, after shooting it at the range, it should be thouroughly cleaned, a small amount of oil applied to the rails and innards, then wipe away as much of the oil as possible, leaving only that which "soaked" into the finish. Excess oil on a duty/ carry weapon will collect crud (dust, dirt, fuzzy bunnies, etc...) which have the potential to negatively impact weapon reliability.

If you intend for it to be used for home defense, I would be safe and treat it as if it were a carry gun.

 

[Fir Fer]

I've had my MP 45 for 2 months now, have shot 410 rounds threw it and have yet to clean it, I'm seeing how long it will go before it starts hanging up. I want to know how grungy it will get before it acts up.

 

[NCW Ray]

So just recently shot my first ever firearm a feww weeks ago and absolutly LOVED it! Im hooked, all the way. M&P 9mm was my pistol of choice. Its great, had a blast. Then went home and watch a tutorial video on proper cleaning and protection. So i cleaned the gun. Which brings me to my question,

Now, since is been a about 3 weeks since i last shot the pistol, has the oil that I applied to the slide rail and trigger mech dried out? Should I re-apply a tiny amount if i plan on shootng this saturday? Whats the plan here folks. Need some pro tips.

Has it dried out...Most likely not, and if it has I'd find a better gun lube.

I took my M&P to the range the other day and I last cleaned it about 4 months ago, it performed flawlessly. I've used Break Free CLP for about 25-30 years with NO issues.

 

[bobkarno]

Modern polymer pistols required minimal lubrication to function properly. Oil is just a dirt magnet for powder residue which will gum up the works. Oil as is prescribed in the owners manual and you will be fine.

 

[Armed Babysitter]

Now, since is been a about 3 weeks since i last shot the pistol, has the oil that I applied to the slide rail and trigger mech dried out? Should I re-apply a tiny amount if i plan on shootng this saturday? Whats the plan here folks. Need some pro tips.

You're good to go. Just remember, you're not dealing with some finicky 1911. M&P's , like Glocks, thems fightin pistols and can go a long time between cleanings.

I run my pistols hard, and never have any problems from not cleaning them obsessively.

 

[AzShooter]

I recommend and use Slide Glide from Brian Enos.com. It's great stuff and works to keep the gun lubed and running perfect. I use it on my autos and revolvers for a smooth action.

 

[walkin' trails]

Use a light application of a quality synthetic such as Militec 1 or Shooters Choice, etc. I never carry dry. It makes good sense to apply a light coat - never more than a drop in any of the recommended areas, and check you pistol on at least a weekly basis. I never bathe my guns in oil before I go to the range. I just make sure they're lubed to mfg. specifications. I've never a Glock or M&P want to bind up if you've got a light coat on all the essential parts. If you gun is really dirty - say 300-500 rounds or more since last cleaning, you might want to add more oil, but remember more oil attracts crud. Its better to clean your pistol to at least wipe off the excess carbon and gunk before dumping a lot of lube onto it.

 

[Chevayea]

I think you are fine to shoot it. I clean my guns after range trips, oil lightly where needed and then consider that good enough until after the next range trip. I've never had a problem.

That said, if this is your fist gun, you're probably running around the house doing commando drills and have been racking your slide a couple hundred times. You might want to add a little lube to it

 

[Clear Black]

I think you are fine to shoot it. I clean my guns after range trips, oil lightly where needed and then consider that good enough until after the next range trip. I've never had a problem.

That said, if this is your fist gun, you're probably running around the house doing commando drills and have been racking your slide a couple hundred times. You might want to add a little lube to it

ROFL. I almost died laughing there bud. No, albeit that sounds fun, having a father as a 25yr vet of law enforcement kinda teaches you a thing or two. This is the first gun I have "owned" not shot. But now that you said it, I should go practice some drills.