magazene cleaning

[mick]

I took apart and cleaned both magazenes yesterday and was just wondering if anyone else does this?,I have not seen much discussion on the topic. I had a few stovepipes while shooting at the range this weekend and wanted to make sure everything was well cleaned and maintained before I shoot it again. The last time I cleaned it I used grease on it for the 1st time which hopefully is the culprit for the malfunctions.

[kjtrains]

I only clean what's recommended in the Rohrbaugh owner's manual, and would recommend Ballistol for the lubricant.  It is some great stuff.  Makes things really slick.

[yankee2500]

mick,
  I clean the mags for all my guns, you don't want to get an accumulation
of dirt and powder residue as it can cause problems.

John

[P7Enigma]

I've never had any probs with my R9 mags but of course I don't shoot that often with it. However, I do clean the 1911 and other mags thoroughly and then use a dry type lube just for the followers. Silicone based lube works well also.

[kjtrains]

Duly noted.  I've never had any probems with the R9 mags either, and do wipe them down, but that's it; 100 % functioning with over a year in service.

[mick]

I hate to bring uo another grease vs. oil debate but I think using grease caused the little pistol to "act up" for the first time.

[Recluse]

Another option-

A guy on the LCP board cleaned his magazine by accidentally leaving it in the pocket of his pants as they went through the wash.

[yankee2500]

I hate to bring uo another grease vs. oil debate but I think using grease caused the little pistol to "act up" for the first time.

With the synthetic oils out today I don't think about using grease on any of my guns.

John

[kjtrains]

John.  That chimp is trigger happy!    

[yankee2500]

Kind of reminds me of myself when I go out to shoot, the 30rd mag for the G-19 is a lot more fun to empty than it is to fill.  

John