9x18_Walther
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Hey all,
I'm really anal about keeping tools, guns, etc. in good condition.
I'm particularly worried about rusting and what to and not oil (for protection) on handguns.
I know which contact points and metal to metal pieces need to be cleaned and lubricated with a high grade oil (on Glocks, 1911s, etc.), but I'm starting to wonder if every metal portion of a gun should be coated with some degree of oil (e.g. just a thin sheen).
I can't find a good answer for this? If this is a stupid question I apologize.
For example, if I blast out crud on a newly acquired weapon with brake cleaner, gun scrubber, or another strong solvent, should non-contact metal parts inside the gun be coated with oil for rust prevention? I'm talking about parts such as the non-contact portions of the trigger bar on a Glock, the frame under the grip panels of a revolver, the firing pin and firing pin spring of a striker fired pistol (obviously not dripping in oil), etc.
No where in service manuals, etc. do I see manufactures placing emphasis on protecting the interior, non-contact portions of handguns.
Is rust mainly an exterior/contact with skin oils deal, or will humidity in the air rust the inside of a pistol?
Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
I'm really anal about keeping tools, guns, etc. in good condition.
I'm particularly worried about rusting and what to and not oil (for protection) on handguns.
I know which contact points and metal to metal pieces need to be cleaned and lubricated with a high grade oil (on Glocks, 1911s, etc.), but I'm starting to wonder if every metal portion of a gun should be coated with some degree of oil (e.g. just a thin sheen).
I can't find a good answer for this? If this is a stupid question I apologize.
For example, if I blast out crud on a newly acquired weapon with brake cleaner, gun scrubber, or another strong solvent, should non-contact metal parts inside the gun be coated with oil for rust prevention? I'm talking about parts such as the non-contact portions of the trigger bar on a Glock, the frame under the grip panels of a revolver, the firing pin and firing pin spring of a striker fired pistol (obviously not dripping in oil), etc.
No where in service manuals, etc. do I see manufactures placing emphasis on protecting the interior, non-contact portions of handguns.
Is rust mainly an exterior/contact with skin oils deal, or will humidity in the air rust the inside of a pistol?
Thanks for sharing your wisdom!