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I was wondering if most of you run your Glocks wet, dry or somewhere in the middle. I have always thought I oil mine up a little too much. I put one drop down each rail, 1 drop on top portion of the barrel, one drop on the top inside of the slide ( where the top of barrel contacts the slide ) one drop in trigger mechanism, a little on the top of the striker, and a little on the lower slide area. Is that too much? I know it can be bad to over lubricate it. Also how often do you replace your recoil springs (guide rod spring) in yours? I have about 1200 rounds through my G19 and it shoots perfect but dont know when I should replace the recoil spring?
Not_A_Llama
10-09-2012, 18:35
You're lubricating pretty much to Glock's prescribed method.
You can run it dry. I tend to run about twice as much oil as you.
So long as it's not in the firing pin channel or barrel, I don't think overlubrication is a threat. (Within reason).
With regard to recoil springs, there's a test that tends to be overly conservative. I've run mine to 10k rounds without negative consequences. 5k is, I believe, the typical recommended interval.
Thanks Llama, I really appreciate it!
HoneyBadger
10-09-2012, 19:29
To echo what the Llama who isn't really a llama said, I have put over 1000rds through my G19 while completely dry. I currently have about 3000rds through it since the last cleaning and about 6000rds total. Haven't replaced anything accept the cartridges. Still works as good as the day I got it. In fact, I was hitting a 12" steel steel plate about 4/10 times at 100yds with it while standing 3 weeks ago. Ztek is my witness. :D
Tinelement
10-09-2012, 19:32
I was wondering if most of you run your Glocks wet, dry or somewhere in the middle. I have always thought I oil mine up a little too much. I put one drop down each rail, 1 drop on top portion of the barrel, one drop on the top inside of the slide ( where the top of barrel contacts the slide ) one drop in trigger mechanism, a little on the top of the striker, and a little on the lower slide area. Is that too much? I know it can be bad to over lubricate it. Also how often do you replace your recoil springs (guide rod spring) in yours? I have about 1200 rounds through my G19 and it shoots perfect but dont know when I should replace the recoil spring?
Pretty much how I lube mine after a good cleaning.
But it might be 1k before I clean it again.
Never had any problems!
6 drops like Glock recommends... On my AR I made the mistake of running it with little lube and had issues
Not_A_Llama
10-09-2012, 20:36
Pretty much how I lube mine after a good cleaning.
But it might be 1k before I clean it again.
Never had any problems!
"Cleaning"?
Just add lube til the fouling extrudes like pasta. Works for me!
http://i.imgur.com/zw1un.jpg
you actually clean a Glock? Why? Trying to sell it or something?
I'll clean every 3-10K rounds if I have nothing else to do. Lube...every 1K or so with a light amount of grease on major contact points. If I can't wipe the mud off or blow the dirt out of internals then a quick bath in a sink works fine.
sellersm
10-09-2012, 21:06
So is it right to actually use the words "clean" and "Glock" in the same sentence? [Coffee]
Light lube, as mentioned, is all I do...
LOl, thanks for all the replies guys. I am really anal about cleaning guns lol. I shot last night and will clean her tomorrow. Wish I didn't have to wait that long lol!!
Great-Kazoo
10-09-2012, 21:58
LOl, thanks for all the replies guys. I am really anal about cleaning guns lol. I shot last night and will clean her tomorrow. Wish I didn't have to wait that long lol!!
24 hrs ??
Intervention looks like the only cure my good man.
I have a few that have not seen a bore brush in who knows how long.
LOl Jim, I would go crazy. Must be some kind of OCD lol.
rustycrusty
10-10-2012, 02:48
Pinch a 223 case closed- use as carbon chisel- scrape face of barrel near feed ramp when too dirty to come to battery (every 10k or so)
light oil in the places you prescribed for comp gun
Light grease on rails and on disconnector for carry
Cleaning glock is like touching self-
Too much and you'll go blind.
If you're going to run it dirty (sand, dirt, etc.), then you'll need to run it wet or it won't go into battery. I had to use a lot of lube on day 3 of a class in pueblo.
If the gun is clean, it can be basically dry and it'll run forever.
Great-Kazoo
10-10-2012, 07:53
LOl Jim, I would go crazy. Must be some kind of OCD lol.
Wait until you get in to reloading, THAT'S OCD !
carnplanenut
10-11-2012, 05:47
Wait until you get in to reloading, THAT'S OCD !
Time for reloading... Definitely, time for reloading. I always reload at 4pm, right after Wapner. 4pm... Reloading.
Oh, wait-that's Rain Man!
Reloading is the way to go. Let's you shoot more and learn a lot. I like to clean my Glocks feed ramp, and light clean after each shooting. Of course, reloading allows you to shoot more. I deep clean it once a year. Full stripping and oiling. Only one drop of oil on the slide for light cleaning, Glock recommended oiling on hte deep cleaning.
No FTF's either.
Jason
I just picked up a G4-G19 last week. Put about 200 rds through it, went home, stripped it, and cleaned out the copper colored glock grease as part of the cleaning process. Question - I've read that I should leave that copper color grease in until it goes away, but I've been told it's ok to go ahead and clean it out by a LE friend. What's the right answer?
sellersm
05-01-2014, 15:20
Afaik either is fine.
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Great-Kazoo
05-01-2014, 15:23
I just picked up a G4-G19 last week. Put about 200 rds through it, went home, stripped it, and cleaned out the copper colored glock grease as part of the cleaning process. Question - I've read that I should leave that copper color grease in until it goes away, but I've been told it's ok to go ahead and clean it out by a LE friend. What's the right answer?
Which ever you feel comfortable with. Neither one is incorrect. I've kept the copper lube on it to show how much or little it was used / cleaned.
bigun1962
05-01-2014, 17:02
When my 18 gets hot I run it under the fountain and cool it. Then repeat. The sights generally melt off. Let it cool then clean and re-sight. Ready for another couple thousand rounds. It is a beautiful afternoon. Have a great day guys. See you in the funny papers!
osok-308
05-01-2014, 19:58
If you're going to run it dirty (sand, dirt, etc.), then you'll need to run it wet or it won't go into battery. I had to use a lot of lube on day 3 of a class in pueblo.
If the gun is clean, it can be basically dry and it'll run forever.
A little bit too information on what you did in Pueblo? [ROFL1]
I clean my guns after every trip to the range. It may not need it, but it can't hurt it. I also like to use froglube.... for the minty smell of course!
I use to clean after every range trip. Now I'm lazy and only do it every few hundred rounds. I put lube on pretty sparingly and all mine run fine.
3beansalad
05-22-2014, 09:24
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SouthPaw
05-22-2014, 09:31
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Pretty much what I do. I use motor assembly grease though. Anything that slides gets grease, anything that rotates gets oil. I clean all my guns after every range trip because I enjoy it.
3beansalad
05-22-2014, 10:38
Pretty much what I do. I use motor assembly grease though. Anything that slides gets grease, anything that rotates gets oil. I clean all my guns after every range trip because I enjoy it.
You and me both. I enjoy cleaning and it gives me chance to inspect everything regularly. My carry gun I clean bi-weekly so lint and stuff never become an issue. I may have a touch of OCD as well. I use Tetra Gun grease in lieu of traditional oil for the carry gun also.
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Great-Kazoo
05-22-2014, 16:17
30W syn motor oil.
3beansalad
05-22-2014, 17:50
Based upon this video I'm thinking about FireClean!
http://youtu.be/Oeh3xLVnZYY
^^^^ I'm tempted to buy this product and treat all my weapons. It is a little pricey though
kidicarus13
05-22-2014, 21:38
^^^^ I'm tempted to buy this product and treat all my weapons. It is a little pricey though
Because some random makes a Youtube video and claims that FireClean protected his Glock during a fire you're tempted to buy it? Wow.
^^^^ no spent about 3 hours searching for reviews, watched a bunch of videos and read 3-4 different replies on forums. Conclusion I got was little bit better than frog lube when it comes to cleaning your weapon, and better than frog lube and Mobil 1 synthetic in extreme cold as a lubricant, but good ASSumption!!!!!
3beansalad
05-23-2014, 06:51
Because some random makes a Youtube video and claims that FireClean protected his Glock during a fire you're tempted to buy it? Wow.
If we don't explore products based upon the experience of others how can we ever learn about our options? Most manufacturers don't give away their stuff for free so a purchase is required. I don't understand the surprise about how a product, that could protect and lubricate during exposure to high temps, is attractive to gun enthusiasts.
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Forgot to mention cooks off slower than frog lube, it wouldn't outlast oil in high temps.
kidicarus13
05-23-2014, 07:34
I meant to quote 3beansalad but since he already responded that takes care of that.
Question - I've read that I should leave that copper color grease in until it goes away, but I've been told it's ok to go ahead and clean it out by a LE friend. What's the right answer?
Yes. I'd definitely do that. Without delay.
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