How To Properly Lube Your Striker-Fired Pistol
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Ah, Crisco. That was the good stuff.That was a good video. I guess I won't be using my wife's Crisco to lube pistols anymore.
I use a Q-tip to keep from overlubricating and/or to dry up places where I applied too much.
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HansGruber
Ronin
Crisco?
Do you even operate, bro?
Do you even operate, bro?
Rupert1911
Elite
They do say an AR likes to run wet!
Keystone19250
SAINT
Only @Annihilator @BET7 and @10mmLife do that so when they shoot there guns it smells like fried chicken.That was a good video. I guess I won't be using my wife's Crisco to lube pistols anymore.
Keystone19250
SAINT
The perfect lube when you’re getting aroused from the operation of the action with your favorite toy and want that ultimate pleasurable experience.
Peglegjoe
Professional
Good video. He put a heck of a lot more on than I do, though. I'd never run mine that wet - especially the barrel.
I need to pay more attention to my locking block and feed ramp. But...I've never had a jam or FTF, and I don't see any wear patterns in the metal, so I must not be doing things too wrong.
I need to pay more attention to my locking block and feed ramp. But...I've never had a jam or FTF, and I don't see any wear patterns in the metal, so I must not be doing things too wrong.
Keystone19250
SAINT
For me I put on about the same amount or maybe slightly more, I also put oil on the rails of the slide just before I attach it to the frame then work the action a few times then wipe the gun down spreading the oil that seeps out all over the gun.
I’ll let it sit then before putting it away I’ll wipe it down again. It’s not dripping oil but it’s oiled up good.
Too much lubricant can lead to a build up of dust, dirt, and grime. The operator must balance the amount based on geographic location and climate (e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, combat training centers in southern California).
CLP is worthless, even dangerous in extreme cold weather climates. At least that was my experience. One shot and game over; the bolt froze locked to the rear. We did not consider an alternative lubricant for the extreme drop in temperature at night. Thankfully, this was a lesson learned in training.
Bassbob
Emissary
Yeah, you’re not supposed to lube the locking block, feed ramp, disconnecter or any of that. At least according to the users manual of every striker I own. Thousands and thousands of rounds through them with zero malfunctions and no excessive wear on any of them.
All that’s doing is wasting lube and flinging that **** all over inside there.
HansGruber
Ronin
Annihilator
Emissary
Only @Annihilator @BET7 and @10mmLife do that so when they shoot there guns it smells like fried chicken.
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Yeah, some people say I'm too serious. I watched the video and saw the photo, so I felt compelled to say something.
StillLearning
Elite
Wholly cow! That looked like a lot. I don't think I have used that much in 10,000 rounds total. 1-2 drops on a q-tip and run it along the slides contacts on the frame. One more drop for the barrel contact points.
Lock n' Load
Custom
That's a lot of oil in the video, unless you're doing a 10,000 round torture test or planning on long term storage. I clean and lube my firearms after every range outing and inspect the ones I haven't fired every month, taking appropriate maintenance steps where necessary. So far, it's working well for me.
slim6597
Alpha
I’m new here so I hesitate to say anything, but I’m thinking the amount used in the video was so that it showed up better in the video? He said to use a small amount then proceeded to use more than I thought prudent. But my experience is a little more than zero (fairly new gun owner).
BTW, hello everybody.
BTW, hello everybody.
Annihilator
Emissary
Hey, welcome!