I know it's a subject with many opinions; BUT... I've heard some 'gunsmiths' say 'no oil' and others who say the opposite. I'm mainly curious to get opinions re: single actions and double actions. So, what are your thoughts (apologies if this has been beaten to death already but I can never find anything with the search mode)......TKS, John
Oil... how much?
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The Blackhawk Kid
Blackhawk
I was taught some guns require no lube-ing. I clean internal parts with light oil. IF you can see your finger print on an oiled surface, you have WAY TOO much oil. Just a wet or clean look, IF you must lube. If in doubt contact the manufacturer or the owners manual, first. IMHO, Glocks run better if kept free of lube. Sigs won't function with too much lube or no lube. Weird. My friend got a Sig 220. Couldn't wait to shoot it. He cleaned it before shooting. New gun, would not feed a new round. We looked at the owners manual which said to lube only in specified locations. Re-cleaned and lubed as per manual, it worked perfect. My pal was happy. This is just what I have had experience with. Every gun is different. Hope this kinda helps. BHK
Jimbo357mag
Hawkeye
I am no expert but I like to keep my revolvers well oiled. I use Rem Oil in the spray can with that little tube to get into the tight spaces. I have had a single-action get some rust inside from lack of lubrication, never again. On the outside it is a wipe-down with a slightly oily rag for protection. Of course I live in South Florida where bare metal starts to rust overnight. 
Thanks guys appreciate your thoughts. I only lube my Glock per the manual (which states Very little in strategic places); but told the 1911 needs oil on rails. Been using the minimal approach 'fingerprint' in my revolvers. Was told by gunsmith at major manufacturer of revolvers that he uses Mobil 1. Thanks again......John
GP100man
Buckeye
In some applications I use Tetra synthetic grease (no drying or clumpin when cold ,if ya can get it cold in southeastern NC) no migrating /leaking.
But most others a lite sprits of Jimbos favorite for me , it sorta dries & does`nt attract unwanted stuff,especially under DA revolver ejectors!
But most others a lite sprits of Jimbos favorite for me , it sorta dries & does`nt attract unwanted stuff,especially under DA revolver ejectors!
Good thoughts; thanks GP. I used to live and hunt in Mn. and was familiar with the effects of cold on a gun. Had a one occasion (and only one) where I forgot to degrease the bolt/firing pin in my Rem. 700; the firing pin would not drop when the trigger was pulled....THAT was what we call COLD .
.Enough to keep moving parts, moving and to protect any 'bare metal surfaces, other than that too much collects debris and can gum up over time........................and as noted, some parts in 'extreme' COLD weather can "freeze "in place" if left outside. ( its more caused by the gun going inside, outside, and condensation causes the actual 'freezing")
