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Post by swe1975 on Dec 18, 2011 13:00:52 GMT -5
Hey Folks,
I'm new to the forum and single action revolvers.
I don't want to damage/harm what I own. I was hoping someone could elaborate on what parts do I need to lube/oil and what products work well.
Thank You,
Scott
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Post by jforwel on Dec 18, 2011 13:14:46 GMT -5
In a nut shell first read the owner's manual and if you buy a used gun you can go online and get them. First you never need so much oil that it's running off the part, just a film will do. Use it where metal is against metal under stress, that is the gas ring, ratchet star, hammer sear/trigger, I like a bit in the pocket where the hammer strut rotates. I don't use any on the base pin as I feel this causes a gummy build up from powder residue.
The rest of the gun gets a wipe down with a silicone cloth after cleaning.
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Post by Lil Dudey on Dec 18, 2011 15:22:44 GMT -5
swe1975.....Welcome to the forum!
Definitely read the owners manual.
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Post by swe1975 on Dec 18, 2011 23:41:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the input  I was rather disappointed in Ruger's directions regarding lube. However, I am overall impressed with the guns! Thanks for the welcome. Scott |
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Post by dale53 on Dec 19, 2011 0:30:53 GMT -5
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Post by swe1975 on Dec 23, 2011 16:09:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the info guys! Been a little distracted with travel to AZ for the holidays!
Cheers,
Scott
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Post by dale53 on Dec 23, 2011 20:35:30 GMT -5
I use Grant Cunningham's recommendations for lubrication and use Ed's Red (home mix as per C.E. (Ed) Harris (former Ruger development engineer and NRA Staffer) for a cleaner and preservative: www.lasc.us/EdsRedBoreCleaner.htmIf you mix this per instructions, if you leave out the lanolin, you can mix a gallon for about the same cost you pay for a four ounce bottle of commercial stuff. In cast bullet rifles and pistols, it actually does a BETTER job! Dale53 |
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Post by texagun on Dec 24, 2011 9:22:12 GMT -5
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