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Originally Posted by Superman
The loading gate on my single action .45 suddenly became troubling. (This firearm is on my home work desk, empty, just for handling and fidgeting and dry-firing) Turns out it needed oil. I am not a fanatic about cleaning guns, but I think the lesson here is clear. Jeff says fire them, which is good advice. Disassembly, cleaning and a LIGHT coat of oil is also good advice.
I sure enjoy Jeff's wisdoms and story-telling.
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Supe! Great to hear from you.
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Originally Posted by Por_sha911
I am OCD about cleaning after every range visit. It is good therapy for me.
Gun cleaning and oil products are like engine motor oils for air cooled. Everyone has a very strong opinion on what is best. I've been using Breakfree CLP to clean and lube and then TW25b synth grease on key spots on the rails.
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Oh, believe me - I'm beyond OCD regarding cleaning and lubrication. A lifetime of shooting black powder will do that to you.
This isn't about cleaning and lubricating, though. This is about how long they sit. This is about some products not being well suited to sitting for extended periods, since they dry out and gum up if they are allowed to sit for too long. This is about choosing those products that, if your guns do have to sit for extended periods of time, will not gum and harden and leave you in the state in which I found myself. If those products do that for you, you have nothing to worry about. I would check, though. Often.