View Full Version : It seems I gotta slow down on the oil!
cmichael22
11-15-2012, 07:37 PM
I have found out it is not good to oil the gun so much that it is dripping oil like I usually do. I thought cleaning a handgun was like a rifle or shotgun because I oil all my rifles and shotguns pretty heavily, but I guess not. I am just curious if someone knows exactly why its different and how bad over oiling exactly is? Worse than under oiling?
les strat
11-15-2012, 08:31 PM
Well, for storage, liberal oiling is ol. But if you carry it, over oiling and lubing can pick up lint other debris and gum up your weapon. Plus, it will stain your clothes! AR's and 1911s like it wet, but your Kahr just needs a little lube in the obvious areas internally, not dripping.
I wipe my carry pieces down good with an clean cloth before carrying.
wyntrout
11-15-2012, 09:00 PM
If it's TOO WET, you can get high pressure oil squirts... hydraulic pressure can hurt, especially eyes!:eek:
Wynn:)
cmichael22
11-15-2012, 09:43 PM
What I have been doing is oiling it then racking the slide quite a few times then wipe it a little then let it dry for a day or two then one more wipe to dry it a little more.
chrish
11-15-2012, 11:35 PM
I don't use super liquid stuff. I use the break free spray stuff and CLR, wiped down after it's clean so there is still some, but not wet. Then some tetra on the metal-to-metal areas. There is a diagram back in one of the FAQs that someone put together years ago.
That's how I roll...
ripley16
11-16-2012, 05:26 AM
Sig Arms put out a series of videos concerning maintenance that are excellent. The one on lube is applicable to any pistol. Here's the link to them.
http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/MaintenanceGuides.aspx
cmichael22
11-17-2012, 07:28 PM
Is it ok to stick a pin or needle in the striker channel to get gunk out?
chrish
11-17-2012, 09:56 PM
Is it ok to stick a pin or needle in the striker channel to get gunk out?
I don't think it'll pull much out, but its all metal, so shouldn't matter. The best way to get the crud out is a full disassembly, but you really only need to do that every few thousand rounds imo. In between those, the best thing I have found is just the non-lubricating cleaner like breakfree...just pump it into the little gas hole at the front of the striker channel and brass will pump out the back.
cmichael22
11-18-2012, 01:02 AM
Is cleaning a Kahr that much different than cleaning a Glock?
Bawanna
11-18-2012, 02:14 PM
Not much different that cleaning any semi auto pistol.
cmichael22
11-18-2012, 02:32 PM
So if I looked at a Glock cleaning video I could apply that to my Kahr?
Tinman507
11-18-2012, 03:41 PM
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OlympicFox
11-20-2012, 03:37 AM
My technique is tailored for tight custom 1911's used in competition, but it seems to work well on the poly guns as well:
1. A small amount of a light synthetic grease on the high pressure points (rails, barrel bushing and hood). Run the slide back and forth. Gently wipe off excess - leave just a thin layer of grease.
2. Apply a drop of oil on points previously greased. Run parts together again. They should glide very smoothly.
3. Apply a drop of oil on the other parts like the striker/hammer, disconnector, etc.
4. Assemble and wipe down any excess.
ripley16
11-20-2012, 05:47 AM
So if I looked at a Glock cleaning video I could apply that to my Kahr?
Yes. Pretty much all guns need the same care, lube, and rust prevention.
muggsy
11-20-2012, 07:22 AM
All that any gun other than a fully automatic needs is a lite film of oil. For long term storage you should use a rust inhibiting grease such as Rig. Guns that are carried should be cleaned and lubed monthly whether they are fired or not to insure good performance.
cmichael22
11-22-2012, 10:09 PM
Took my Kahr apart today looked at the striker channel and it seemed to look pretty clean didn't notice any debris stuck in it so thats good!
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