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Hi All, I'm a new user to the forum. I would like to get everyones input on oiling a XD9 Some say you should really oil well, some say you should use hardly any oil at all. I think I have been over oiling but it seems to run out and dry up fast. what about some type of rail grease? Also is it safe to use an aresol degraser? I see on the label of most may be harmful to plastics, Any info would be great.
 
When I oil any of my guns, I just wipe a light oil patch on the gun. I dont directly drop oil onto the gun. I was told by a gunsmith I have come to respect that this is the best way to oil guns. Its worked for me so far. Sorry, cant help you on the aeresol degreaser (CLP?).
 
Non chlorinated brake cleaner is usualy safe, but check it on your plastic parts where it won't be seen first.

Until I disovered "Gunzilla" CLP I was using Prestone, non chlorinated, spray brake cleaner with no problems.
 
I use a very thin layer of grease (Mobil 1 synthetic) on the frame rails of all my semi-auto handguns. I use a patch soaked with Break Free CLP on all other metal surfaces.
 
Go very sparingly on the oil. If it's running out (like my 1911, once upon a time) then you need much less. A coat that's not thick enough to drip.
I usually over-oil things a bit, then wipe 'em down.

You definitely don't want significant excess oil running into the magazine. If oil gets amidst the primer, it can make for a dud round.
 
I use Gunscrubber when hosing them down for a really thourough cleaning, the new version is safe for plastics. I use a light amount of oil, and wipe down really well.
 
Sparingly, Is Correct

Why oil? There are better products available, such as Break Free CLP,
Eezox, FP-10, even Mobil 1 of all things. Oil, as we know it can and
sometimes will seep into the primer pockets; unless of course, they
are sealed. This can cause an iginition failure, when the triiger of
the firearm is pulled. I will have to admit, its a RARE occurrence;
but it can happen~!:eek: :uhoh: :)

As too the XD's, treat 'em like a Glock; lubricant only needs to be
applied to the contact points.
 
I like to lube it up so a bit will run out of the rails and then wipe off the excess.
 
Gentlemen, gentlemen... Brake cleaner and mobile 1 synthetic are great for your trucks, not your guns. Try wiping a light amount of rem oil (remington synthetic oil) on the rails of the slide. Rem Oil is very thin and being synthetic it doesn't cake up. Rem Oil also comes in individually packaged "baby wipes" which are great to throw in your pack for a day hunt or a trip to the range.
 
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What kind of lube you should use entails several considerations including; the pressure on the surfaces involved, the materials involved, the closeness of fit involved, the operating environment (temperature, dirt, etc.) and the surface condition (smoothness) involved.

For general gun use I like some combination of BreakFree CLP and Engine Assembly lube (a light grease containing graphite and molybdenum disulfide available at your local parts store). For some applications that want more staying power, like the slide rails of an auto pistol, I like Slide Glide. For well broken-in and well fitted revolver or auto trigger internals a light film of BreakFree serves me well. For cheap, expedient use I like Ed's Red.


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If you mean like oven or stain cleaner, i wouldn't use it.

What are you using to clean you weapons as of now?

I use BreakFree CLP. And it hasn't given me problems even when i use to much.
The BreakFree comes in an aerosol can(some come in squeeze bottles) and i always over oiled parts on my Glock that are(literally written in the manual) not suppose to be over oiled. Firing pin; firing mechanism. It's really easy to over oil with the aerosol can, but no problem so far.

Just make sure you drip dry and wipe the excess.
 
If you live in a dry climate like Las Vegas, I recommend Hoppe's Gun and Reel Grease. Oil can actually evaporate, leaving you with a dry gun.

RemOil with Teflon is another one I like. Even when the oil evaporates, the remaining Teflon gives some lubrication.
 
There! Now you have it!

Name it and someone has used it.

Everything works, just don't use too much.
 
If your oil runs out, then you're using too much. A light film is all that's needed. On high friction areas like the slide rails and hammer/slide interface, grease is probably a better bet because of its staying power. I only use oil on pins and trigger parts. Anywhere that has metal sliding against metal gets grease.
 
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