Quick oil question

crand16rams · December 28, 2009, 01:33 PM

Just wanted an opinion on this, after using the search function without a lot of luck. I was always taught by my father - retired military - to finish cleaning a gun by putting just a few drops of oil on a patch and running that through the barrel. He never told me anything about running a dry patch through before shooting, and I don't know how that would work on a ccw gun. I've read since then that oil in the barrel should always be removed prior to firing. In that case, on a gun that isn't being stored for a long period of time, a self defense gun that might have to used without time, obviously, to run a clean, dry patch through it, is it better to just clean it and not oil the inside of the barrel at all?

Thanks for any feedback!

wbw · December 28, 2009, 01:37 PM

I don't think a very light coat of oil left in the barrel will hurt anything. It is good for a rust deterant. I don't think shooting it is a problem. I don't run a dry patch through mine before I go to the range.

45Gunner · December 28, 2009, 02:40 PM

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The key to putting oil in the barrel of a carry gun is to do it ever so lightly.

I clean the barrels of my guns until the dry patch comes out clean. Then I put a patch thru the barrel with just a very small amount and it seems to grab a few more particles of residue. The ultra thin oil helps protect the barrel from moisture such as sweat and prevents corrosion which will not hinder the performance of a gun one iota. If you were talking about drenching the barrel in oil for long time storage, you would have a whole different approach.

NWPilgrim · December 28, 2009, 03:07 PM

I use a dry film lubricant such as Tetra Gun. After cleaning the barrel I run a wet patch of TG through it, then a dry patch. TG is supposed to leave a thin polymer film that provides both lubrication and rust protection. Never had a problem shooting with this.

With a regular gun oil I would do the same as described above. After complete cleaning, including a clean dry patch, put just a couple of drops of oils on a clean patch and run through the barrel a couple of times.

The other thing is that a CCW piece ought to be cleaned frequently anyway. You shouldn't be planning to leave it uncared for a six month duration.

Straightshooter629 · January 2, 2010, 04:46 PM

Unless you're planning on storing a gun for an extended period of time, you should only be using a light film of oil. Once I'm done with the cleaning, I'll put just a drop or two on a patch and run it through the bore. It's just enough to guard against rust and won't present a problem when shooting.

PSP · January 2, 2010, 05:14 PM

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I don't think a very light coat of oil left in the barrel will hurt anything. It is good for a rust deterant. I don't think shooting it is a problem. I don't run a dry patch through mine before I go to the range.

Ditto.

KyJim · January 2, 2010, 08:52 PM

I like using Eezox. It is a dry lube and one of the best rust preventives on the market. I use it on the exterior of my firearms as well. I use other products to actually lubricate my weapons.

45reloader · January 2, 2010, 08:56 PM

Oil the barrel but keep the chamber dry.I use CLP mostly and Hoppes elite.

Caboclo · January 2, 2010, 09:31 PM

At the risk of contradicting a Senior Member, I think many of the commonly accepted practices are not really necessary. Eg, when I bought my first gun (XD) I didn't know you were supposed to clean the factory oil out of the barrel. I just went to the range and started shooting. Guess what? It didn't blow up. I think all you need is a little common sense; if you stuff the barrel full of cosmoline for long term storage, maybe a little cleaning would be in order. Otherwise, don't worry about it. Personally, I like what I read about the new dry lubes. I'm about to apply some Sentry Solutions to my guns and throw away the Hoppes.

December 28, 2009, 01:33 PM	#1
crand16rams Junior member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 31	Quick oil question Just wanted an opinion on this, after using the search function without a lot of luck. I was always taught by my father - retired military - to finish cleaning a gun by putting just a few drops of oil on a patch and running that through the barrel. He never told me anything about running a dry patch through before shooting, and I don't know how that would work on a ccw gun. I've read since then that oil in the barrel should always be removed prior to firing. In that case, on a gun that isn't being stored for a long period of time, a self defense gun that might have to used without time, obviously, to run a clean, dry patch through it, is it better to just clean it and not oil the inside of the barrel at all? Thanks for any feedback!

December 28, 2009, 02:40 PM	#3
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	/\/\/\/\/\/\ The key to putting oil in the barrel of a carry gun is to do it ever so lightly. I clean the barrels of my guns until the dry patch comes out clean. Then I put a patch thru the barrel with just a very small amount and it seems to grab a few more particles of residue. The ultra thin oil helps protect the barrel from moisture such as sweat and prevents corrosion which will not hinder the performance of a gun one iota. If you were talking about drenching the barrel in oil for long time storage, you would have a whole different approach. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member

December 28, 2009, 03:07 PM	#4
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	I use a dry film lubricant such as Tetra Gun. After cleaning the barrel I run a wet patch of TG through it, then a dry patch. TG is supposed to leave a thin polymer film that provides both lubrication and rust protection. Never had a problem shooting with this. With a regular gun oil I would do the same as described above. After complete cleaning, including a clean dry patch, put just a couple of drops of oils on a clean patch and run through the barrel a couple of times. The other thing is that a CCW piece ought to be cleaned frequently anyway. You shouldn't be planning to leave it uncared for a six month duration. __________________ "The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone. ... The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition." - James Madison

January 2, 2010, 08:56 PM	#8
45reloader Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 669	Oil the barrel but keep the chamber dry.I use CLP mostly and Hoppes elite. __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" T Jeff.

December 28, 2009, 01:37 PM	#2
wbw Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2008 Location: York Pa. Posts: 738	I don't think a very light coat of oil left in the barrel will hurt anything. It is good for a rust deterant. I don't think shooting it is a problem. I don't run a dry patch through mine before I go to the range.

January 2, 2010, 04:46 PM	#5
Straightshooter629 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 475	Unless you're planning on storing a gun for an extended period of time, you should only be using a light film of oil. Once I'm done with the cleaning, I'll put just a drop or two on a patch and run it through the bore. It's just enough to guard against rust and won't present a problem when shooting.

January 2, 2010, 08:52 PM	#7
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I like using Eezox. It is a dry lube and one of the best rust preventives on the market. I use it on the exterior of my firearms as well. I use other products to actually lubricate my weapons.

January 2, 2010, 09:31 PM	#9
Caboclo Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2009 Posts: 212	At the risk of contradicting a Senior Member, I think many of the commonly accepted practices are not really necessary. Eg, when I bought my first gun (XD) I didn't know you were supposed to clean the factory oil out of the barrel. I just went to the range and started shooting. Guess what? It didn't blow up. I think all you need is a little common sense; if you stuff the barrel full of cosmoline for long term storage, maybe a little cleaning would be in order. Otherwise, don't worry about it. Personally, I like what I read about the new dry lubes. I'm about to apply some Sentry Solutions to my guns and throw away the Hoppes.