Lube for my Ruger P97?

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NINE

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I like to use Hoppes #9 oil and #9 gun grease for my other firearms. This is my first "poly" framed pistol. I was wondering what I should, or more importantly, what I should not use on this gun's frame?

Thanks
 
I use Hoppes on my "Poly" gun (Glock) and it has never caused a problem.
 
On my Ruger P95 (same design, different caliber) I use RIG Rust Inhibiting Grease on the slide rails and Tetra Lube for everything else. Works fine.
 
I also have the P95 with over 10,000 rounds through it. I use Breakfree CLP and Tetra lube. Both have worked fine. "The poly" frame is self lubricating to some extent I thought.

Tony
 
I have a Ruger PK97DC. I use Breakfree CLP to clean, etc. I rub a bit on the poly frame, but it doesn't really need it. If you notice, the Ruger Poly frame doesn't have 'slide rails.' They are slick enough to cycle the slide without them.
 
At the Armourers' School, they recommend any "modern" lubricant meant for use on firearms. The polymers are tested to ensure that they won't dissolve or soften.
 
I have a P95 and I use Hoppe's #9 for cleaning and Breakfree CLP for lubrication.
P.S.- Don't use Gun-Scrubber for cleaning, I did and it disolved some of the plastic retainer on the end of the recoil spring. Its OK to use it on the slide but not the frame or the recoil spring.
 
NINE,

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Hope this helps.
 
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