Maybe a goofy question about oil and a new Beretta

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grapeshad

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Ok- I bought my 1st "new" non-Glock tonight, a Beretta 92G Elite. Well as most folks know, Glocks come pretty dry except for the copper lube...the Elite is literally leaking oil...

Ok now comes the really naive part...do I need to field strip(which incidently has to be the easiest takedown of any pistol I've handled) the Beretta and clean up all the excess oil before shooting it? I know with my Glocks you leave that copper gunk until it evaporates....does the Beretta ship with a "break in oil" on it that should stay on until X amount of rounds?

Hope I don't sound too dumb :)

Grape
 
grapeshad,

I think it's really common for new guns to be either over-lubricated or bone dry. As a rule, I always disassemble, inspect the bore for obstructions and clean any new one I buy. I don't think it's necessary, I mainly do it to familiarize myself with my new gun :). I think your beretta will be just fine shooting it as it is.

bkm...

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You should run a clean dry patch through the bore and wipe off the excess oil before shooting.

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grapeshad,

Hearty congrats on your new purchase.
Your 92G Elite reminds me of the time I got my first 92FS, many years ago.
It was so 'oily' NIB, that I could pick it up by the end of the grip and the 'oil' dripped off the end of the barrel.
The 'oil' had seeped into the paper/cardboard box so bad that I had to throw it away.
The dealer/owner told me that the Berettas usually came that way, [at that time].
BTW, the display model in the glass case was almost bone dry.
Never have seen one quite like that since.
Needless to say, a thorough cleaning was in store before I could even think about taking it to the range.
And yes, its still my favorite pistol.

I agree with Dorcas, re: takedown before first firing.

Shoot often, and shoot safe...


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No fate but what we make...

[This message has been edited by foxfire (edited March 17, 2000).]
 
Glad to see a Glock owner finally come to his senses.
I always field strip,clean,and lube any new gun before firing it for the first time. This allows me to become familiar with it just in case I have any problems at the range.
Enjoy your new toy!!!

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Off my meds (quit smoking), armed to the teeth, and loose on an unsuspecting society!!!
 
Congrats on your new "pocket artillery"!
Dittos on the cleaning before shooting.
Afterward, you may want to try Break Free
to oil it with. It is very light and it
will also protect the bore.
Happy shooting!

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"Stay alive with a 45"
 
I've had no trouble with 92FS Berettas and CLP. I don't use a lot. I apply one drop to each frame rail and rub it down the length. I then apply the same to the inner rails of the slide. I apply some to the outside of the barrel and the slide where it contacts the barrel. I apply a bit to the guide rod and one drop each to the hammer and trigger springs. I remove all excess. When done the pistol looks dry on the outside but all parts work smoothly.

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Grapeshad:

Breakfree CLP for cleaning under normal use, Hoppe's Number Nine for an extremely dirty bore and Breakfree LP for normal lubrication.Breakfree LP has no solvents and CLP has a solvent concentration of 10%.

Beretta Oilio and Militex are good but they are hard to find.

Use a nylon bore brush in lieu of the copper bore brush unless absolutely necessary-----the bore is chrome-lined.

Oil the trigger bar union with the frame all surfaces that mate with the locking block, the barrel, the slide stop lever union with the frame and of course the rails.

The idea that some of the finish is not supposed to wear off of the frame as eluded to by a response to a post you placed on the Beretta Forum is ludicrous. On the contrary, initial wear is a sign that the frame and slide fit well. I have never seen any Beretta or Sig that did not exhibit finish wear on the frame rails as the weapon was broken in.

Good luck and thanks for supporting a company that has proven there is more to life than the almighty dollar.

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If I may Chime in here. I don't have a baretta. I do have one on layaway though =) But I would never use oil on any auto. Use Grease. It will last longer and do better than any amount of oil. I can't think of the name of the stuff I use but I picked it up when I got my first gun. about two years ago. I use it on Multiple guns, from my AR15 to my Colt Defender. I still have plenty of the stuff left in the jar. Not a bad investment for $3.95
 
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