Beginners Advice

[Vipertech1971]

Hi, I just purchased a Taurus G3C and have yet to go to the range to break it in. I'm new to handguns but not new to firearms having been in the military for 22 years.

The question I have is should I disassemble and oil the G3C prior to going to the range or is the factory lube sufficient? Also, if I should oil it, what type of gun oil do you recommend?

Thanks

 

[HansGruber]

Yes, disassemble, clean & lube it.

As for which lube? Here’s a dirty little secret:

They are all pretty much the same…whatever ever gun lube you get will work fine (heck, I just usually use Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil…works fine, and a lot cheaper…).

 

[Vipertech1971]

Yes, disassemble, clean & lube it.

As for which lube? Here’s a dirty little secret:

They are all pretty much the same…whatever ever gun lube you get will work fine (heck, I just usually use Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil…works fine, and a lot cheaper…).

Good deal. That's what I'll do then.

Thanks

 

[10mmLife]

Good deal. That's what I'll do then.

Thanks

@HansGruber covered most of what you need to know. I'll add that you should stay away from gun grease as a lubricant as it will trap grit in your pistol and also make sure whatever firearm cleaning product you plan on using is safe for polymer framed firearms.

 

[Grifter]

Yes, disassemble, clean & lube it.

As for which lube? Here’s a dirty little secret:

They are all pretty much the same…whatever ever gun lube you get will work fine (heck, I just usually use Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil…works fine, and a lot cheaper…).

^ This

 

[javbike]

I use liberty solvents it’s safe on polymer guns

 

[conax]

Watch out for over lubing. I had a gf whose mom (a security guard at Inland) showed me her revolver, a Colt .38. I checked it out and the hammer would only fall in slo-mo, like molasses. "Mary, when was the last time you cleaned this thing?" "Oh, I oil it every week."

 

[SimonRL]

Ballistol. It cleans, it lubes, it’s environmentally friendly (according to the can), it’s safe on anything, it will help you shoot straighter, it repels pests (I don’t remember the last time I saw @Annihilator around these parts), it doesn’t smell like death (talking about you Hoppes No9) and Hickock 45 swears by it.

 

[Annihilator]

Ballistol. It cleans, it lubes, it’s environmentally friendly (according to the can), it’s safe on anything, it will help you shoot straighter, it repels pests (I don’t remember the last time I saw @Annihilator around these parts), it doesn’t smell like death (talking about you Hoppes No9) and Hickock 45 swears by it.

 

[Bassbob]

Yes, disassemble, clean & lube it.

As for which lube? Here’s a dirty little secret:

They are all pretty much the same…whatever ever gun lube you get will work fine (heck, I just usually use Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil…works fine, and a lot cheaper…).

This.

 

[Tinyman]

Hoppes is so great they have car air fresheners that are shaped like the bottle and smell great (just like the product). Check Amazon if you want any.

And as far as your statement that you were in the military, I was also but other than qualifying expert with M-16 and .38 pistol, didn't have any experience. Find yourself a "been-there-done-that" buddy and take them to the range. Have them watch and advise. They might even like shooting a Tarus (don't bet on it tho' )

 

[SimonRL]

Hoppes is so great they have car air fresheners that are shaped like the bottle and smell great (just like the product). Check Amazon if you want any.

And as far as your statement that you were in the military, I was also but other than qualifying expert with M-16 and .38 pistol, didn't have any experience. Find yourself a "been-there-done-that" buddy and take them to the range. Have them watch and advise. They might even like shooting a Tarus (don't bet on it tho' )

Everyone was being nice and not using the T word and you had to go there with a brand new guy. For what it’s worth both of my TX22s are awesome. I wouldn’t trade either of them for an SA-35. At least with .22lr when you get an FTE you just blame the ammo and everyone nods in agreement.

 

[TidalWave]

Viper,

I agree with most all the above, especially Hans Gruber’s answer to your original post…
But gotta agree with SimonRL on the Ballistol - it’s about the best all around one I’ve found. Try the wipes; they’re on Amazon.

But… here’s the biggie: read your owner’s manual !!! That’s your starting point, before forums like this ….

 

[Vipertech1971]

Viper,

I agree with most all the above, especially Hans Gruber’s answer to your original post…
But gotta agree with SimonRL on the Ballistol - it’s about the best all around one I’ve found. Try the wipes; they’re on Amazon.

But… here’s the biggie: read your owner’s manual !!! That’s your starting point, before forums like this ….

Thanks, I read the manual as soon as I unboxed it and it just said to clean after 200 rounds, nothing about whether to do it straight out of the box prior to first use.

 

[PacNWvike]

Nothing more to add, the nail was hit on the head. As another option breakfree CLP works for me. Have fun shooting!

 

[10mmLife]

Thanks, I read the manual as soon as I unboxed it and it just said to clean after 200 rounds, nothing about whether to do it straight out of the box prior to first use.

You won't hurt the pistol shooting it out of the box and it should fire fine. I've shot every firearm I own without cleaning and oiling them first.

It is good practice to at least clean and oil after the first range visit.

 

[Sld1959]

I like to clean first, mostly because I enjoy doing so and it gets me introduced to the firearm in question.

 

[youngolddude]

It costs you little to clean and lube first. Honestly, I've gone both ways, but I have purchased guns with a heavy goo in/on them that was more preservative than lubricity product. Do a quick Internet search on gun oils. The reading will keep you busy for quite a while.

 

[Tremor]

 

[Keystone19250]

You won't hurt the pistol shooting it out of the box and it should fire fine. I've shot every firearm I own without cleaning and oiling them first.

It is good practice to at least clean and oil after the first range visit.

Although I agree with you that probably no damage to the firearm would happen most firearms are shipped with an oil for shipping purposes only, I prefer breaking them down, cleaning, inspecting and oiling them myself for my first range visit. That’s just me.