newbie question on cleaning a P226

[2minkey]

when i clean my sig P226 should i put a light coat of oil on any of the internals like the underside of the slide? seems to make sense but i know you're not supposed to oil certain parts like the inside of the barrel.

thanks.

 

[Archer1440]

I tend to run my 226 with very little lube- too much oil tends to attract grit and dirt, and the SIG doesn't like it.

 

[M1911]

2Minkey:

Actually, the folks at Sigarms Academy do recommend that you put a light film of oil on the inside of the barrel.

Here's their preventative maintenance manual, which will probably answer your questions:

http://www.sigarms.com/academy/resources/preventative_maintenance_guide.pdf
M1911

 

[blades67]

It depends on your situation. If you're going to store it, put a light coat of CLP on everything before you box it up. If you're going to carry it in a dry, dusty climate, then only use a drop of CLP on a Q-tip to oil the rails and the point where the barrel hood and the slide come together. If you're going to carry in a humid environment, then a very light coat of CLP will protect against rust. If you're going to carry in extreme cold (freezing or colder) leave it dry.

Or you could just read the instruction manual and follow the guidelines set forth there.

 

[2minkey]

thanks for the info everyone... the only thing it says in the manual is "lightly lubricate the barrel inside and out" and then something about wiping down the external parts.... but that .pdf from the sig site goes into a lot more detail.