Inspect your EDC...

cougar1717 · May 10, 2017

This is not a comment at the OP, but my first thought was that there are some people who would only purchase a CCW that was "torture tested" in mud, dirt, sand, ice, whatever - but they always leave out lint! Whatever lubricant you have convinced yourself is the best, just apply and lightly wipe off. Too much and you will get it on your clothes while others may be able to notice your "cologne."At the same time, it does help to check it at certain intervals. A dry toothbrush can take care of lint buildup.

W.E.G. · May 10, 2017

I shoot the lint out of my G22 and M9 once a year.

If I remember, I clean them after the range trip.
It won't hurt them if you clean them ony every other year.

Hardtarget · May 11, 2017

This is my third post on this. I should share the reason for my lax edc up-keep. Wifey had some health issues first of the year. Then in February (16th) she was hospitalized for three weeks. Then there was five weeks of close supervision...during which I dropped the ball on my up-keep. Not the norm for me by any stretch! I have been reminded and schooled several times from threads by you guys and each time I learned and improved my awareness for our shooting interest.

My hope for this thread was to boost the thought process. This was as much a push for myself as a nudge for you. I'd bet you all are much more aware than I. A good group to be with . Thanks again for your interest and responses.

Mark

hdwhit · May 11, 2017

Hardtarget wrote:
How do you deal with this? Light oil or what? Is my plan good or bad?

First, with just a couple of notable exceptions, I have yet to find any manufacturer of civilian firearms that recommends anything other than a "light machine oil" or "high quality firearms oil" for lubricating their products.

Second, for firearms that would be stored, unattended, for long periods of time, I have supplemented this with a motor oil that has a good antioxidant package on inaccessible areas (i.e. barrel under a handguard, etc.).

Third, recognize that in the case of an EDC gun, textile lint can build up no matter what lubricant you use, but that grease is more likely to trap it.

Inspect your EDC...

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