Recoil spring
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I have purchased several new semi-auto pistols over the years and have noticed that it is quite common for them to be shipped new in the box dry (no lube) in regards to the slide and frame rails. Or with very little lube. Have read in the gun magazines that this is common and some of the writers will actually fire multiple boxes of ammo before field stripping it to apply proper lube during the first trip to the range to see how reliable they are without oil.
I always field strip a new or used gun and lube/grease it before going to the range to shoot it when it is newly required. Swab the bore, etc. and read the owner's manual as well.
Considering buying a used 9 mm pistol and am thinking that what if the previous owner actually ran it dry for awhile, what should I look for and how long would it get loose in tolerances if run dry for a decent quality gun?
I most likely will field strip it to check for internal oiling, etc. But that may have only been recently applied? The used pistols sure are cheaper than new.
I always field strip a new or used gun and lube/grease it before going to the range to shoot it when it is newly required. Swab the bore, etc. and read the owner's manual as well.
Considering buying a used 9 mm pistol and am thinking that what if the previous owner actually ran it dry for awhile, what should I look for and how long would it get loose in tolerances if run dry for a decent quality gun?
I most likely will field strip it to check for internal oiling, etc. But that may have only been recently applied? The used pistols sure are cheaper than new.