New revolver owner question

[RB98SS]

I recently purchased a Model 29 and it is my first revolver. I've searched this forum regarding cleaning procedures and found a a lot of info, but I'm curious as how to go about lubricating the trigger and hammer areas that are under the side plate. Is it necessary to do so? Can I just hit it with a shot of FP-10 or CLP? Is there any reason to remove the side plate?

Sorry for the stupid question, thanks in advance.

 

[Ala Dan]

Use the small plastic tube, usually supplied with lubricants such as "Break Free".
After all, "Break Free" CLP is a cleaner, lubricant, and protectant~!

 

[RobertFBurnett]

One He!L of a first Revolver! Welcome,

I don't know about shooting some CLP down in there, I was told that Mayyybe once a year a (1!) drop of good oil down in there. It was described to me on my 686 that gunking it up with oil was almost worse than having it moving well on the dry side, as long as its moving.

Some of the senior members will chime in soon about it though.

I'm looking for a first .44Magnum too, let us know how you like yours.

RFB

 

[Bullet Bob]

"I recently purchased a Model 29 and it is my first revolver"
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If you're going to be bear, be a grizzly

 

[Evyl Robot]

Good for you! I just got a 29 as well. (It's my first hand gun! Woo Hoo!!!)

 

[RB98SS]

It's actually a 25th anniversary present from my wife. I'm thinking I need to get her something nice.

 

[Sgt.Dusk]

There is no reason to remove the sideplate unless youre about to switch springs or otherwise dickin' your trigger.
I dont know if there is anything to be gained with lubricating the trigger/hammer machanism. Once in a year I usually open the sideplate and before I close it I just spray some gun oil here and there. Havent noticed any difference in performance but at least the oil protects the surfaces if there ever is any moisture.

 

[Barr]

As a general rule, whenever I clean my revolvers, I place a quick 2-3 drops at the base of the hammer when it is cocked. The oil will run down into the gun and get on the sear etc. I would much rather have a gummed up gun to clean rather than a rusted up gun that steel wool must be used on to make it operate again.

 

[Sgt.Dusk]

I would much rather have a gummed up gun to clean rather than a rusted up gun that steel wool must be used on to make it operate again.

+1

 

[RON in PA]

S&W used to recommend in the instruction sheet that came with their revolvers that after cleaning one should put a few drops of gun oil on the hammer, down by the hammer strut so that the oil could run into the mechanism.

 

[RB98SS]

Thanks everyone for the info.

 

[Deanimator]

1. Flush the lockwork out with something like Gunscrubber or Shooter's Choice Spray Cleaner.

2. Lightly lube with something like Clenzoil.