How much oil when cleaningThis is a discussion on How much oil when cleaning within the XD Gunsmithing and Maintenance forums, part of the XD Talk category; Originally Posted by Keltyke
No oil. Use gun grease. Only a toothpick tip dab on the slide rails and striker. Oil and grease attract dirt ...
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03-27-2012, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Keltyke
No oil. Use gun grease. Only a toothpick tip dab on the slide rails and striker. Oil and grease attract dirt in a carry piece and you'll soon have a mess. I good semi should run well almost dry. Cleanliness is the key, not oil.
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High temp bearing grease from your local auto parts store will do. $4 worth will last years and years.
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03-27-2012, 10:19 PM
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03-28-2012, 06:07 AM
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PS: NEVER lube the firing pin, channel, or spring. Clean it WELL and leave it DRY. If gunk builds up in there, you can get light strikes.
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03-28-2012, 08:16 PM
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All my guns run wet because it is the oil that keeps the moving parts separated and keeps the crud wet and soft.
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03-28-2012, 08:18 PM
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If your going to the range be generous. If you are keeping it loaded for defense or carry use sparingly.
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03-29-2012, 09:30 AM
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When storing a firearm I will oil it liberally but when I pull it out to use it I will wipe off the excess oil. For my EDC I will lightly oil it...basically put a little Mobile 1 Extended performance on my fingers and evenly apply it on the barrel and use a Q-Tip for the area where the slide attaches to the polymer sections since there is a lot of friction in this area when fired... 
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