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Some simple mineral oils, for instance, oxidize more rapidly than those made for longer term use, leaving behind a waxy sludge that must be cleaned before the gun can be effectively re-oiled. That waxy sludge can also cause triggers to stick on return or firing pins to bind in their channels. Picking a quality oil and using it properly are the keys to keeping your gun running with a minimum of intervention.

My general rule is to use oil on rotating parts and grease on sliding parts that carry a load. There are exceptions, of course, but I’ve found that this is a pretty solid way to approach lubricant selection. I prefer to use oil on most revolver parts, but the double action sear surfaces fit into the sliding parts category and work best with a coating of light grease. Short of tearing the gun down for detailed lubrication, the parts you’ll normally be able to reach call for a decent oil.

Gun-specific products

Oils and greases suitable for firearms use are really nothing more than industrial lubricants. The additive packages that provide wear protection and prevent oxidation are all well known, and have been used in a dizzying variety of products over the years – firearms being just one of those products. There really is very little new under the sun!