Rust Internal/External Problem

[MrRuger45]

For those who know more about this subject, I always see people talk about wiping down their weapons with oil, CLP, after someone else has handled it, etc. and I assume that is from leaving fingerprints which could encourage the formation of rust.

This is always in reference to the exterior of a gun.

I've been reading a lot of information about cleaning handguns and nobody says to wipe down the interior of the frame (under the slide, magwell, etc.). Will these areas rust if they are cleaned with a solvent and not oiled afterwards?

Should I be oiling the interior of the magwell, under the slide, and other non-contact metal surfaces on a pistol?

 

[rcmodel]

Yes, but just a very light film.

Oil it, then wipe off everything you can get off.

Too much oil will just attract & hold dirt.

It's also a good idea to take the grips off and do the same under them.

rc

 

[ulflyer]

Get a can of spray G96. Feels like light oil when put on but evaporates to leave a protective film. I've used it for years, and some, like my M1 Carbines, are seldom used.
Never had a speck of rust. Smells good too!

 

[Scooter22]

^^^^^ G96 Complete Gun Care spray. Been using it 40 years. Great stuff and does smell good. Plus it doesn't gum or varnish up.

 

[MrRuger45]

Great information.

So I take it that after using a solvent on the frame (internally), I don't need to oil the clean metal? I should only oil the outside and the manufactuer's points?

 

[judgedelta]

I took it from the above responses that you should be: "oiling the interior of the magwell, under the slide, and other non-contact metal surfaces on a pistol" and then: "then wipe off everything you can get off". Also: "It's also a good idea to take the grips off and do the same under them".
Your interpretation of the above may vary.....