Lubricating a Pistol, Where and How Much?

Hivoltage · February 14th, 2009, 04:14 PM

I have a Glock 36, Kahr PM9, 2-XD's, 9mm and 45, and a LCP. None of the manuals go into real detail of what to lube, they just say to lube. So what all needs lubricated and how much. Looking for maybe a good picture showing lube points or something like that. Thanks

matiki · February 14th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Well, if you consider the mechanics of the device, you can usually figure out where to lubricate.

For your Kahr:

Kahr Lube Diagram - Glock Talk
(post 7)

For your Glock and XD:

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Sat...gs=pagenum%3D2

And your LCP may have a specific thread somewhere that someone else can come along and point out.

In general, lube any metal on metal contact points, springs, and pins that are free to rotate.

jfl · February 14th, 2009, 07:24 PM

For Glocks 2-3 drops of oil maximum !!!
Most are over-lubricated.

50calshooter · March 2nd, 2009, 04:43 PM

Lube depends upon use. Are you storing it for the winter? Are you carrying it constantly or leaving it in the glove box/console of your vehicle for use? If it's a storage pistol and used on occasion, lube it up maestro. If it's a pistol you're going to use regularly, be more conservative.

KenpoTex · March 8th, 2009, 03:22 AM

for the Glock, watch this:
YouTube - Proper Lubrication of an Glock Pistol (#2)

rhinokrk · March 8th, 2009, 04:31 AM

This is how you should lube your LCP. It works for the original, why not the reincarnate?

February 14th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#1
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 736	Lubricating a Pistol, Where and How Much? I have a Glock 36, Kahr PM9, 2-XD's, 9mm and 45, and a LCP. None of the manuals go into real detail of what to lube, they just say to lube. So what all needs lubricated and how much. Looking for maybe a good picture showing lube points or something like that. Thanks __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

February 14th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#3
jfl Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,350	For Glocks 2-3 drops of oil maximum !!! Most are over-lubricated. __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life Member/Instructor - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

March 8th, 2009, 03:22 AM	#5
KenpoTex VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,142	for the Glock, watch this: YouTube - Proper Lubrication of an Glock Pistol (#2) __________________ "Being a predator isn't always comfortable but the only other option is to be prey. That is not an acceptable option." ~Phil Messina If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

March 8th, 2009, 04:31 AM	#6
rhinokrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 785	This is how you should lube your LCP. It works for the original, why not the reincarnate? __________________ Get the U.N. out of the U.S. Get the U.S. out of the U.N.

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February 14th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#2
matiki VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.W. Posts: 2,888	Well, if you consider the mechanics of the device, you can usually figure out where to lubricate. For your Kahr: Kahr Lube Diagram - Glock Talk (post 7) For your Glock and XD: http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Sat...gs=pagenum%3D2 And your LCP may have a specific thread somewhere that someone else can come along and point out. In general, lube any metal on metal contact points, springs, and pins that are free to rotate. __________________ "Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must." - The Duke of Wellington

March 2nd, 2009, 04:43 PM	#4
50calshooter Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 27	Lube depends upon use. Are you storing it for the winter? Are you carrying it constantly or leaving it in the glove box/console of your vehicle for use? If it's a storage pistol and used on occasion, lube it up maestro. If it's a pistol you're going to use regularly, be more conservative.