Hi all, I'm new to concealed carry. I've been shooting my whole life and was raised to take care of my guns with a generous coat of oil. The question is now that I'll be carrying (Taurus PT709 & SW39-2) should I still oil the barrel and outside? Is there a good product on the market other than straight gun oil? Mostly I'm worried about the Taurus as it's a lower cost gun with a cheaper finish. Thanks!
Carry with oil in the tube?
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W.E.G.
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Break-Free CLP
Wipe it on, and then wipe it off.
Do this daily for a daily-carry piece, and it will last forever.
Wipe it on, and then wipe it off.
Do this daily for a daily-carry piece, and it will last forever.
DFW1911
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You should not use too much amount of oil in the firearm you carry.
I'll defer to someone more knowledgeable, but I've heard that excess lubricant in the the barrel can actually increase the pressure(s) inside the barrel, which can have potentially severe mishaps. Again, I defer.
Oil your weapon and wipe it off thoroughly leaving a thin film of whatever lubricant you've used.
Also, as a first resort, read the owner's manual
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DFW1911
I'll defer to someone more knowledgeable, but I've heard that excess lubricant in the the barrel can actually increase the pressure(s) inside the barrel, which can have potentially severe mishaps. Again, I defer.
Oil your weapon and wipe it off thoroughly leaving a thin film of whatever lubricant you've used.
Also, as a first resort, read the owner's manual
Thanks,
DFW1911
Break Free CLP is good stuff for the outer finish- as stated wipe on and off-
The innards might like a drop or two but don't over do it-
As far as the chamber and barrel goes- leave them wiped dry-
Any oil in the chamber where the brass contacts can and at the worst times cause a failure to extract- slick brass/steel against the chambers works fine but oil exposed to high temperature starts to become carbon like and not as slick = hard to extract.
The innards might like a drop or two but don't over do it-
As far as the chamber and barrel goes- leave them wiped dry-
Any oil in the chamber where the brass contacts can and at the worst times cause a failure to extract- slick brass/steel against the chambers works fine but oil exposed to high temperature starts to become carbon like and not as slick = hard to extract.
bhk
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Push a patch with CLP(or similar protectant) through the bore, followed by a dry patch. This will still leave enough to offer protection, but not enough to cause problems. Been shooting for almost fifty years, and this system has worked for me. I wipe the outside with an lightly soaked patch and put in the holster. I do this weekly and have never had a patch of rust (and never hurt a holster).
NavyLCDR
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Or Birchwood Casey's Barricade patches. Wipe the outside of the gun, with the patch, then run it through the bore wrapped around a mop or a regular patch.
I cold blued a virgin steel muzzle loader barrel, but did not oil it afterward. The next day it had a very nice red rust color. :banghead:
I chemically cleaned the red rust with a weak cleaner that still left the tightly adherent rust on the barrel, used a different bluing (Wonder Blue - fantastic stuff), and then applied the Barricade. It turned out the most gorgeous deep blue with just a hint of red in it and had no problems with corrosion after that.
I cold blued a virgin steel muzzle loader barrel, but did not oil it afterward. The next day it had a very nice red rust color. :banghead:
I chemically cleaned the red rust with a weak cleaner that still left the tightly adherent rust on the barrel, used a different bluing (Wonder Blue - fantastic stuff), and then applied the Barricade. It turned out the most gorgeous deep blue with just a hint of red in it and had no problems with corrosion after that.
sonick808
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that's funny, my taurus has the most resilient finish of any of my guns. The millenium pro stainless finish anyway
I just make sure i give it a wipe with #9 and then wipe it off lightly, leaving just a touch on there to protect, but not enough to rub off on clothes or skin. so far so good on stainless, blue and parkerized...
I just make sure i give it a wipe with #9 and then wipe it off lightly, leaving just a touch on there to protect, but not enough to rub off on clothes or skin. so far so good on stainless, blue and parkerized...
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I usually use the hoppes solvent then a dry patch and leave the inside of the barrel dry. anyone got a reason why I should do something different?
AWorthyOpponent
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personally I lube the barrel and use compressed air to blow the excess off of my firearms. Slides and other non exposed moving parts get greased/lubed and left. to sit over night before I will carry them. (maybe I'm a little too anal about how clean they are)
BCRider
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The bottle of #9 I have says right on the label to oil after the dry patch. It says that #9 will leave a totally dry surface once it evaporates away. So a lightly oiled patch is a good idea.
Dendad, as already mentioned any oil is highly tenacious stuff. Even a brisky wipe down will leave a microscopic film of protective oil. Certainly enough for a few days of protection in a holster provided the leather hasn't gotten wet or isn't mungy from past periods of being wet for too long at a time. The surface either outside or inside doesn't need to be obviously wet with oil. Apply and wipe down with a light sort of firmness with a dry rag or paper towel and there will pleanty of protective oil film left when you're done. Same with the barrel. Just run a patch that is lightly oiled through and you're done.
usp9
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Here's a very good series of videos, produced by Sig, on pistol maintenance. The one on lubrication will answer this question and maybe a few others also.
http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/MaintenanceGuides.aspx
http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/MaintenanceGuides.aspx
The Bushmaster
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Real simple...Wipe the gun down in the evening, before going to bed, with a oil damp gun rag (oil of your choice. I use ATF). Run a oiled patch through the barrel and then a dry patch about once a week.
Nothing complicated here and the oil of your choice will work as well as those that are brain washed that THEIR brand of oil is the "cat's meow"....
Nothing complicated here and the oil of your choice will work as well as those that are brain washed that THEIR brand of oil is the "cat's meow"....
Just One Shot
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After cleaning a very light coat of oil is all that is required for the outside, wipe it down then wipe it off. Oil the inside of the barrel with a lightly dampened patch and follow it up with a dry patch.
I traded a guy one time and the semi auto he handed me was covered with so much oil inside the slide it's a wonder it didn't drip all over me.
If you get too much oil inside the barrel it can have the same effect as having something stuck in it. Best case is a bulge in the barrel, worst case is that it comes apart when it's fired.
As long as you clean it at regular intervals you wont have to worry about rust. Don't be lazy, set up a schedule and clean it even if it hasn't been fired. Once a month should be sufficient depending on your mode of carry and the environment in which you live. Since it's a CCW your life may depend on the amount of care you give to it.
I traded a guy one time and the semi auto he handed me was covered with so much oil inside the slide it's a wonder it didn't drip all over me.
If you get too much oil inside the barrel it can have the same effect as having something stuck in it. Best case is a bulge in the barrel, worst case is that it comes apart when it's fired.
As long as you clean it at regular intervals you wont have to worry about rust. Don't be lazy, set up a schedule and clean it even if it hasn't been fired. Once a month should be sufficient depending on your mode of carry and the environment in which you live. Since it's a CCW your life may depend on the amount of care you give to it.
W.E.G.
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Not if you wipe it on, and then wipe it off with a dry paper towel.
Its the day's accumulated gunk that is the biggest threat to the finish.
The idea is, the Break-Free is a solvent that removes the day's contaminants from the surface of the gun. Wiping it off gets almost all of the "oil" off the gun, and removes the "emulsified" goo from the day. That leaves you with a CLEAN gun.
Holsters - especially LEATHER holsters - will accumulate contaminants that will eventually erode the finish on a gun. This is what we call "holster wear." It is unavoidable. If that gives you heartburn, I can't help you on that.
Needless to say, a holster worn daily is eventually going to wear out. Just like your belt and your shoes will eventually wear out. Most holster-makers recommend carnauba wax on the outside of the holster, and a TINY amount of silicone on the inside of the holster. The silicone should be applied very lightly on the gun once in a while, and never applied directly to the holster.
Kydex holsters may not absorb contaminants as bad as leather, and may last forever, even with daily use. They do seem to eat gun-finish about the same as well-maintained leather. I don't think Kydex looks very stylish, mature, or sophisticated though.
bhk
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"I usually use the hoppes solvent then a dry patch and leave the inside of the barrel dry. anyone got a reason why I should do something different?"
Yep, your bore could rust (especially with IWB and pocket carry where the humidy may be high).
Yep, your bore could rust (especially with IWB and pocket carry where the humidy may be high).
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Liquids don't compress and the bullet doesn't act like a squeegee, wiping oil out of the way when it travels down the bore. If the bore is wet with oil then the oil becomes trapped between the bore and the bullet's shank, obstructing its path.
The Lone Haranguer
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A very thin film in the bore is OK, but there should not be a heavy film or droplets.
HighStrung
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Actually, my compressor has a air dryer and oiler (air tool oil) attached to it. Maybe I could just omit all oiling of my guns and just blow 'em off. Just kidding, I give mine a quick wipe down (with the pre-oiled cloths) then wipe off on outside surfaces after a days worth of carry, and run an oiled patch followed by a dry patch down the barrel once a week at least. My carry weapon stays unholstered at night in a safe by the bed. I know I'm probably overdoing it, but it's just what I do.
usp9
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Not this one. My CCW goes untouched between range visits, stays holstered. I've never seen a reason to unholster and fondle. Climate has a bit to do with one's routine, but a daily routine should only be needed if you're on a ship at sea.
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