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Well, when I took the plunge into the 1911 world, I decided to upgrade my cleaning and lubing regimen. Prior to that, I'd used CLP for my XDm and GP-161. It worked, but I always felt that something was lacking. I decided to pick up some Hoppes No. 9 solvent, and Hoppes Elite Oil.
Now, my question is on the tandem use of them. For cleaning now, I give 'em a good wipe down, then a wipe down with No. 9, I allow it to sit for a bit, wipe that off, and follow up with the Elite Oil. It has worked beautifully so far, but I'm curious as to whether or not No. 9 has any ill effect if left on the gun. It bills itself as a solvent, not a lubricator. Could I experience any nastiness by missing a spot?
The Elite Oil is working spectacularly! Lubed my XDm and 1911 up about two weeks ago, and did a cursory inspection prior to my range trip today...looked just as shiny and lubed as the day I did it. It seemed also to really facilitate an easy wipedown of the grime of 100 rounds each today as well.
Why isn't this stuff mandatory!
Now, my question is on the tandem use of them. For cleaning now, I give 'em a good wipe down, then a wipe down with No. 9, I allow it to sit for a bit, wipe that off, and follow up with the Elite Oil. It has worked beautifully so far, but I'm curious as to whether or not No. 9 has any ill effect if left on the gun. It bills itself as a solvent, not a lubricator. Could I experience any nastiness by missing a spot?
The Elite Oil is working spectacularly! Lubed my XDm and 1911 up about two weeks ago, and did a cursory inspection prior to my range trip today...looked just as shiny and lubed as the day I did it. It seemed also to really facilitate an easy wipedown of the grime of 100 rounds each today as well.
Why isn't this stuff mandatory!