[JP from Phoenix]

I just got my GP today, i'm thumbing through the manuel and its whowing how to take it apart and back together and what not and was wondering if there is any real reason to get in there? I'm not trying to mess it up

also when it comes to lubricating its saying too much lube is bad but how much is too much? as a new gun owner i'm pretty cautious about everything at this point lol. I want to keep my investment looking and shooting nice

[ugaarguy]

JP, if carbon & lead fouling on the cylinder get bad you may wish to remove it and allow it to soak in solvent to ease cleaning. If you're a bit intimidated about doing this, which is understandable - I was a bit nervous the first time I detail stripped a gun - seek the guidance of an experienced shooter, armorer, or gunsmith near you.

As for lubrication, just a drop - a drop and not more unless recommended in the manual - at the lube points listed in the manual.

Your GP-100 is an excellent revolver, and should outlast your children with minimal maintenance done regularly & properly. Enjoy it and let us know if we can be of further assistance.

[JP from Phoenix]

cool, also i'm not sure in how long it will take for this will be an issue but is there any way to remove the line you make in the cylinder? maybe light steel wool? Again i'm not trying to mess anything up. Like i said before I want my gun to stay nice and shiny as long as possible

[ugaarguy]

JP, to the best I know the cylinder turn line is just a fact of revolver life. Grant Cunningham has a rather interesting approach as seen on this S&W though http://www.grantcunningham.com/model_60_special.html

[JP from Phoenix]

so he put a groove in there so it doesnt catch, pretty slick. I wonder how much a job like that would go for? Thats down the road anyways, I havnt even shot the thing yet lol

[TimboKhan]

JP, ugaarguy hit the nail on the head. A drop is all you will need. More than a drop, and you are probably going overboard.

There really shouldn't be a reason for you to detail strip the gun, and I frankly recommend that you don't do it. On the off chance that something breaks, take it to a gunsmith and let them worry about it.

Keep asking for advice! We are all about helping new shooters on THR!!!

[ugaarguy]

Remember, the disassembly outlined in the Ruger owner's manual is just a field strip. However, after you remove the trigger guard/trigger sub-assembly be very careful not to pull or even accidentally bump the trigger while it's out. Doing so will quickly turn a field strip into a detail strip - I learned it the hard way with an SP-101 :o .

EDIT: Also, as Timbo already said, keep asking questions. Even we "experienced" types make mistakes. The SP101 incident referred to above actually happened earlier this year. I just purchased my first Colt revolver the other day, and it's way different than an S&W or Ruger - I feel like a newbie all over again with this one.