REMINDER! Check & lube your carry gun.

[vortex360]

I get a kick out of people buying those bags to store their 1911s in. Totally saturating the firearm in penetrating oil and then storing it in its hard case works perfectly. I was however shocked to see some oxidation on the shaft of the dual captured recoil spring on my Springfield XD Mod 2. Everything else on that gun is pretty resistant to rust.

 

[Czechvar]

Not a problem for me...Cleaning and lubing is my favorite part of owning firearms. I love the way a well maintained machine/tool functions. I'm fortunate that Minnesota's climate isn't especially hostile to guns, and a dehumidifier and Goldenrod help too.

 

[TomkinsSP]

I became a big fan of Hornady's One Shot while OTJ. It dries, well, dry, and never causes a problem with decent clothing regardless of temperature or humidity level. (Rates very high as a protectant as well.)

 

[Rustyt1953]

I clean all my guns once a month. They don't need it but I enjoy the quiet time therapy benefits.

Sometimes Logan helps me and can clear, field-strip and reassemble all ten of my firearms. He does me proud.

 

[Whitwabit]

I clean all my guns once a month. They don't need it but I enjoy the quiet time therapy benefits.

Sometimes Logan helps me and can clear, field-strip and reassemble all ten of my firearms. He does me proud.

I clean my carry weapon monthly to 2 to 3 times a month .. all according to how much I have shot that month .. with the wiping down and cleaning of others every couple of months ..

It like a therapy for me too .. I sit watching the Cub's baseball game at night with a pistol or two in front of me .. Either practicing dry fire or cleaning one ..

 

[wnderr]

Any weapon I carry during the week, gets cleaned and lubed on Saturday. Only takes a few minutes, and it's always ready.

 

[pharmer]

I been carrying a 6906 for almost 25 years down here in the sweaty swamp. So far, every time I pull it, the mag empties without a hitch. Haven't noticed any rust in the 4-6 times a year I change mags/ inspect. Thanks for the reminder though. Joe

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Even stainless steel guns can rust! And they contain carbon steel springs at the very least. The cleaning and lubrication of any type firearm does not depend on the material from which it is made.

The stainless steel that is normally used to mfg firearms from is probably 440 SS. It does corrode and it is magnetic. The 300 series stainless is used for corrosion resistance valves and pipes etc., and is really gummy when machined.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[Whitwabit]

If you get a new pistol from the factory what I have seen from the ones I have gotten they are typically bone dry and need some lube to help smooth out the action .. before initially firing the pistol !!

My wife got me a 686+ PC and it was dry and looked as if it had never been lubed ..

 

[Kurusu]

The advice is good...Apparenty.

One should practice often with the carry gun, at least once a month if possible. After practice the gun should be properly cleaned and lubbed.

If not doing that. It might be safer to not carry at all.

 

[oldiegoldie]

Body Guard

really great advice......doubly so on pistols carried in the pocket. i probably clean my Body Guard 3 X per month, and it nearly always needs it.