Cleaning and lubrication?

[Minuteman]

Thanks all, so I didn't have to answer.

This advice, I'm sure is right.

Also, you can Sigma 6 count on anything MDS member - 'smokey0118' posts.

 

[Minuteman]

 

[rbird7282]

Mobil 1 synthetic oil

Mobil 1 red synthetic grease

The oil will last a long time. You won't likely use up the grease in your lifetime.

20 bucks and done.

THIS, although I still use the Milcomm Tw25 grease and while it's expensive, a 3.5 oz. tube will last you a long time.
I use Mobil 1 grease and oil on all of my rifles.


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[smokey]

Thanks all, so I didn't have to answer.

This advice, I'm sure is right.

Also, you can Sigma 6 count on anything MDS member - 'smokey0118' posts.

Thankya sir

 

[Stoveman]

I'm sure there is a thread on this somewhere but a search isn't picking up what I'm looking for.

Picking up a Sig Sauer pistol soon and know I need to lubricate it up first thing. Question is what does everyone use for maintenance and lubrication. Mil products are popular but the mil_25b grease is really really expensive. I purchased some supplies like a bore snake, patches, nylon picks but as far as solvent, oil, and grease I'm still researching.

Any tips?

You can always start with the sample pack that will be in the case with your new Sig.

 

[pilot25]

You can always start with the sample pack that will be in the case with your new Sig.

Thanks. Had no idea that they provided such a thing.

 

[highli99]

I've been waiting for protege V to jump in and mention that he's never cleaned his Glock.

I have only used CLP or Rem Oil in my sigs and never had issues. I'd try Ballistol but I can't figure out where to buy it.

 

[Troy1]

me personally I use hoppes 9. Youll get a bunch of different answers but they all work and everyone has their own method that works for them. If you get rags or patches make sure they don't leave any lint or fuzz.

Congrats on your Sig!!

 

[Stoveman]

I'd try Ballistol but I can't figure out where to buy it.

Welding supply houses.


Seriously.


Check out Robert's Oxygen on Caton Ave just east of 95.


I bought a BAB (Big Ass Bottle) at the Roberts location in Gaithersburg.

 

[sxs]

I've been waiting for protege V to jump in and mention that he's never cleaned his Glock.

I have only used CLP or Rem Oil in my sigs and never had issues. I'd try Ballistol but I can't figure out where to buy it.

Scott's Gunsmithing.

One more thing: DON'T USE WD40! As the solvents evaporate over time, it can become gummy. People use to use that all the time back in the 80's, they then store the gun away for a number of years, pull it out and wonder why it doesn't go bang. It is one of the biggest reasons for an old, stored gun to need to be torn down to the smallest components to be cleaned and then relubed

 

[pilot25]

Youll get a bunch of different answers

That's what I was hoping for. I bought a bunch of stuff to get ready for the arrival of the pistol and my one buddy laughed at me when he saw what I purchased. Definitely a newbie at all of it but its fun.

 

[TomisinMd]

Thanks. Had no idea that they provided such a thing.

The sample pack lasted me over a year. A little dab'll do ya

 

[Troy1]

That's what I was hoping for. I bought a bunch of stuff to get ready for the arrival of the pistol and my one buddy laughed at me when he saw what I purchased. Definitely a newbie at all of it but its fun.

Haha no worries I only made my first purchase back in March so I'm definitely still a newbie. I started off using ballistol (because hickok45) but I love the smell of hoppes.

 

[Pinecone]

There are five products you need. You can combine uses for some of them, and they are combined products for some, but you cannot combine all of them. And in general, individual products work better than combined ones.

1) General Cleaner - to remove dirt and gummed up lubricant. I use Brake Clean. Works well, and cheap by the case at Costco. WD-40 is a pretty good cleaner also.

2) Bore cleaner - used to remove fouling from the bore. Depending, you may need a few different ones. I primarily use Hoppes #9 with some occasional use of others if needed. Primarily copper cleaners.

3) Oil - oil is used primarily for parts that rotate. Parts on pins and things like that. I use Mobil 1 and a couple of "gun" oils that I have picked up over the years. Marvel Mystery Oil and WD-40 are NOT lubricating oils. And use of them as a lubricant can cause wear. Both are very light fractions and will evaporate over time. Rem Oil is a "gun" oil that is not a good lubricant either.

4) Grease - grease is used for sliding parts. I use grease on pistol rails and where bolts slide on the receiver. Mobil 1 red synthetic grease is great. Even better is Mobil 1 synthetic grease with moly. But watch out, moly stains clothes. I use Brian Enos SlideGlide on pistols. Brian swears by it, and it has shot a few rounds of pistol over the years.

5) Rust preventative - this is used to wipe down the exterior of firearms after they have been handled. Fingerprints are highly corrosive and will rust very quickly. Also, moisture in the air can cause rust on unprotected surfaces. MMO, WD-40, and RemOil are all pretty good for this use. I used BirchWood Casey Sheath or Barricade. It has protected my firearms for a number of years. And that is a number of years without them being taken out of the case at all.

As to how often to clean, when the firearm needs it. When there are functioning issues or accuracy drops off. Most people clean too much. And cleaning too much can cause more damage than shooting. A lot of the clean after every use comes from the days of corrosive primers. And the military trying to instill a habit into new soldiers. But in the military if you ruin the barrel with over cleaning, they just replace it, for free. If you overclean and damage your barrel, you get to pay to have it replaced.

Some of my pistols and shotguns have gone thousands of rounds and a year or more between cleanings. Never had an issue.

 

[Name Taken]

CLP or Hoppes and you'll be fine.

If I was taking a carbine course with an AR maybe I'd switch to something the experts call "better" but even for 3-5 magazine range days the CLP does okay in a AR. It's done fine in my handguns as well.

My AK gets grease.

Don't over think something for a range/self defense gun. Clean and lube the Sig well and head to the range. It's not going to get hung up even with a "low" quality lubricant like CLP.

 

[eachurch1972]

I've been waiting for protege V to jump in and mention that he's never cleaned his Glock.

I have only used CLP or Rem Oil in my sigs and never had issues. I'd try Ballistol but I can't figure out where to buy it.

I would never trust my life on any firearm if it was not relatively clean, Glock or not...

 

[Minuteman]

Why WD-40 is not so good for firearms:

 

[East2West]

I've read on a couple AR forums about people making their own Red Lube with ATF, Motor Oil, and Hoppes. Anyone ever make/use this?

 

[Traveler]

Readers digest version? WD-40 is terrible for preventing rust on firearms.

http://www.guncleaningtips.com/the-best-gun-clps-corrosion-and-lubrication-tests/

http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

 

[Mdeng]

I love the smell of hoppes.

Then you NEED one of these.http://www.opticsplanet.com/hoppes-no-9-air-freshener.html