Learn Gun Lubrication Tips

Part of the Video Series How to Use a .40-Caliber Semi Automatic Handgun

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Understand how to lubricate your gun, including what type of oil it may require, and how you can keep it rust-free is discussed in this free video series.

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Learn Gun Lubrication Tips
Having done all of that, now I am going on the assumption that my weapon has already been taken down. Again, a cleaning patch after I have scrubbed it down with solvent and my toothbrush, I get a cleaning patch and I just lightly rub the insides of the slide with that patch to get a little bit of oil on there. Again you don't want the oil dripping off of it because that can cause a problem. It can, actually people think more is good but it is not necessarily true. And depending upon what weapon system you have, what manufacturer. Some have specifications on the type of oil and the amount of oil used. You may want to consult with the brand name you have or whatever type of weapon system before you do so. But as a general rule of thumb you know you want it where you can actually touch it and it is not drooping off but you leave a slight finger print behind. That lets you know that this is properly lubricated. Anything that again that is shiny metal, too shiny that means it is creating friction. Friction on some point inside of the workings causes it to be that way. So with friction we need oil to coil that to keep the metal cool and keep it in the proper working order. So you are going to inside here you would lubricate the feed ramp. You would lubricate your take down lever. Make sure that’s lubricated so it will move freely. Also the slide release which kind of comes up and down put a drop of oil back there. And you don't want to get to crazy with the inside springs as far as the hammer as far as putting oil but you definitely want to make sure they are lubricated well.

About the Expert

Expert: Lee Laster works in the public safety sector & has been a state certified firearms instructor for the past 6 years. He is also co-founder of a civilian/law enforcement-based training company. Read More