Oil after a detail strip

WookieRookie · February 11, 2012, 10:09 PM

Good evening guys. This evening I got bored and detail stripped and cleaned my Springfield XD9. The frame was filthy, and I am glad I did it. My question is, are there any parts that I should reapply oil? I clean the gun religiously any time I fire a round. There appeared to be a lot of oil/gunk on and around the firing pin. I usually oil lightly on the rails, and the barrel. Thanks for any advice.

mete · February 12, 2012, 02:22 AM

Firing pin ,spring and hole and extractor ,spring and hole seem to often be forgotten when cleaning.
When parts move against each other they should be lubed with a good gun oil. Lightly lube don't overdo as the oil then attracts dirt.

hooligan1 · February 12, 2012, 09:49 AM

Wookie, I use a product called G-96 gun treatment/ spray lube, and without a doubt it works beautifully. I just sray it on my guns, and scrub with a tooth-brush, wipe of excess completely, then I respray again like the bolt and the mainspring/ trigger group, and then I use my air compressor to blow out all excess oil, and like I said it works beautifully!!

madcratebuilder · February 13, 2012, 10:22 AM

I treat all metal surfaces with Eezox. Instead of oil on the slide rails, try some Tetra lube.

sarg1c · February 22, 2012, 08:47 AM

when appling oil to a firearm, use an old shaving brush or equiv. Very soft. A soft brush will not apply oil heavy, leaving a very light coating, especially a carry weapon or one to use in extreame cold weather. The brush will get to areas almost impossible to reach. I always wipe with a dry rag after oiling.this always helped pass inspections in the army...

BRE346 · February 22, 2012, 09:10 AM

Not the firing pin? Yes, but with a dry lubricant, like powdered graphite.

One; it doesn't collect gunk like oil does.
Two; It's slicker.

The firing pin and its chamber are pretty tightly fitted. And the firing pin hole is small, so all that doesn''t need cleaning every time you go to the range.

Just my 2 cents.

February 11, 2012, 10:09 PM	#1
WookieRookie Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Posts: 105	Oil after a detail strip Good evening guys. This evening I got bored and detail stripped and cleaned my Springfield XD9. The frame was filthy, and I am glad I did it. My question is, are there any parts that I should reapply oil? I clean the gun religiously any time I fire a round. There appeared to be a lot of oil/gunk on and around the firing pin. I usually oil lightly on the rails, and the barrel. Thanks for any advice.

February 12, 2012, 02:22 AM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Firing pin ,spring and hole and extractor ,spring and hole seem to often be forgotten when cleaning. When parts move against each other they should be lubed with a good gun oil. Lightly lube don't overdo as the oil then attracts dirt. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

February 12, 2012, 09:49 AM	#3
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	Wookie, I use a product called G-96 gun treatment/ spray lube, and without a doubt it works beautifully. I just sray it on my guns, and scrub with a tooth-brush, wipe of excess completely, then I respray again like the bolt and the mainspring/ trigger group, and then I use my air compressor to blow out all excess oil, and like I said it works beautifully!! __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

February 22, 2012, 08:47 AM	#5
sarg1c Junior Member Join Date: February 19, 2012 Posts: 3	Oil after a detail strip when appling oil to a firearm, use an old shaving brush or equiv. Very soft. A soft brush will not apply oil heavy, leaving a very light coating, especially a carry weapon or one to use in extreame cold weather. The brush will get to areas almost impossible to reach. I always wipe with a dry rag after oiling.this always helped pass inspections in the army...

February 22, 2012, 09:10 AM	#6
BRE346 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 158	Oil, except firing pin Not the firing pin? Yes, but with a dry lubricant, like powdered graphite. One; it doesn't collect gunk like oil does. Two; It's slicker. The firing pin and its chamber are pretty tightly fitted. And the firing pin hole is small, so all that doesn''t need cleaning every time you go to the range. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Ancient Airman

February 13, 2012, 10:22 AM	#4
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I treat all metal surfaces with Eezox. Instead of oil on the slide rails, try some Tetra lube.