Re-Oil Guns Before Going to Range?

[D-Man]

Before going to the range, is it a good idea to lightly oil the slide or other areas on the gun (anything without having to take things apart)?

After cleaning my guns, they go into the safe until the next time I can hit the range. Now, if that time is a week or two, I would think I would be OK as the oil should still be fresh. But what if it's a couple of months? Would an external oiling be good, or do you suggest a standard cleaning to make sure all the parts are nicely lubed up before shooting?

 

[Biker]

If it was good to go when you put it away, it should be the same after a couple of months.
Then again, all of my auto-loaders are Glocks.
My Colt LWC was a bit more finnicky.
Biker

 

[gudel]

I never had to re-oil my HK's before going to the range. I use breakfree clp.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I re-oil .22 long rifle match pistols, but not other guns.

 

[CAnnoneer]

I don't re-oil, but then again I am always pretty generous with the lube after cleaning. A slick gun is a happy gun.

 

[P95Carry]

Agree with Biker - once cleaned and lubed - they are/should be just fine to go shoot - as long of course as bore is dry.

With lube tho to a great extent - less is more - only very small amounts are needed - and excess is basically IMO just a crud magnet.

 

[cavman]

Don't clean the bore of a .22.

Oil only a little bit...

The smoothing of a bore of a .22 is in some circles thought to be an inprovement due to lead deposits laying a slick surface...okay

For my education, what is the oiling of my Ruger Mark III that is recommended?

I haven't been doing this. As a note, I shoot about 100 rounds only every few days or so.

Thanks,
cavman

 

[P95Carry]

I have a 22/45 so using that as a base re a Mk III - again modest oiling - I do find a need to keep slide lubed adequately.

Main prob is over time - a crud, crusty build up around breech face - more so on far side where it can eventually prevent full battery. Also extractor claw recess can build up crap too - keep these areas free of crust and build up or no amount of lube will help (IMO).

It's worth a take down now and again so slide can be properly cleaned - after which relube but again very sparing. Many folks say these guns will go on for ever without cleaning - well I put thru quite a bit of ammo pin shooting and mine sure needs some TLC from time to time.

 

[osteodoc08]

Simple. Take it out, cycle it and if it looks dry, give it a drop or two. This is what I do and I can't think of a time that I re-oiled any before I went to the range. I make a mixture of WC Ultima-Lube and Rem-oil. Never had a problem with any of my weapons.

 

[cavman]

I have fortunately figured out the 'insanity" of the breakdown of the Ruger, especially after the correction to the manual that was addressed pertaining to the reassembly...it is now a "simple" routine.

That being said, which are the areas that need a drop of oil?

thanks

 

[goings_51]

I go to the range once or twice a month and usually take several guns with me. My roughtine is to lock the slide back and put 1-2 drops of Rem Oil in the groove on each side. Then, you lean the gun upright for a few minutes so the oil can drain in. Work the slide a few times, fire. The number of jams I have has dropped to near 0 (regardless of caliber, brand of ammo, or brand of gun).

Using Rem Oil only also makes clean-up much easier than when I used to use thicker greases.

 

[cavman]

good.

thanks,

cavman

 

[Majic]

It really depends on the gun. Some guns, though not very many, likes to run wet and it's best to oil those before leaving for the range. In fact it's best to carry some lubricant with you to the range.

 

[Black Majik]

I reoil before the range. Oil is cheap, and I like the security to know my firearms are not running dry.

Though my reoiling is very small amounts. I just put a dab of oil on my finger and run it along the rails, barrel and bushing. A drop to the barrel lug.

It only takes a few minutes to field strip it and lightly relube it. And its a cheap reassurance.

 

[Thefabulousfink]

I over-oil my guns when I clean them and put them away, there is no real need for me to do this, but that's just the type of animal I am. If anything before going to the range I work the action a few times and WIPE OFF excess oil. Keep in mind, this is for my non-HD guns. My HD guns are cleaned, wiped, loaded, and holstered.

 

[sm]

I am one that when I arrive at a range I shoot my CCWs as has been carried , with carry ammo. Then I reload with whatever, and continue to shoot.

I suspect real strongly I will not get a chance to ask for a time out to re-oil or anything if a serious situation arises and I have to use them. Never have before when I used my CCWs for whatever...

I prefer after shooting at the range to clean chamber, extraction, toothbrush / pipeclean if need and re-lube. Insert and shoot a mag or two, stopping to leave one round chambered, insert fresh mag and holster.

I know the gun runs, and CCW them this way.

 

[Smith357]

I like to apply a light bit of oil with my oily range rag before shooting, I think it makes the gun easier to clean when I'm done, I also keep that oily rag handy while shooting and keep wiping the gun down to help keep the powder residue to a minimum. I don't necisarily think it helps the functialtiy, it just helps keep everthing clean.