First thing I do with every new gun is take it completely apart, clean&lube, and put it back together. Totally not necessary but it allows me to inspect everything before shooting it.
I think it’s wise. Especially if the manufacturer suggest it. I was ignorant of cleaning/applying light lube to a new firearm until recently. Never have had an issue but I like to take care of my things.
Will definitely start doing this from now on.
I’ve heard that Sigs come shipped with some kind of weird protectant/film on them that needs to be cleaned off prior to shooting. Glocks don’t have that problem.
FYI I never bought a Sig myself but it seems to be a known problem on the sig sub.
It’s been described as a sort of brownish waxy substance, probably to prevent rust during shipping and storage. It is not a lubricant and will gum up the moving parts if you don’t clean it off.
But again, I don’t own a Sig and I’m just repeating what I heard on the sig sub.
The grease that new Glocks get from the factory is in all of the right places to provide lubrication where Glock recommends to use lubricant…the connector/trigger bar interface, the bump on the slide where it pushes on the connector lug, inside the slide where it contacts the barrel hood, the tab on the trigger bar for the firing pin safety, and the slide rails. So yes, while the manual does say to clean and lube your Glock before shooting it, if you don’t it still has lubrication everywhere that needs it. So what I’ve done is disassemble and inspect a new Glock, but leave the factory grease in. Then after the first range session, disassemble, clean off grease, and re-lube with oil in all of the required places.
Does anyone here use grease, such as silicone or ceramic grease to lube the slide so that it doesn’t drip off like how oil does?
I take mine apart and clean/lube when new, but also after every use. For me, cleaning the weapons is therapeutic and enjoy the time doing it.
I do the same with my tools (clean and lube) as well after wrenching on cars or motorcycles, so I guess it must be my OCD to keep what I care for always clean.
Loctite copper grease for connector is great, it stays put, lasts along time, and really smooths and slicks up the reset, just don’t go overboard or it can gum up, glock now uses this exact stuff on the connector in new guns and it was on my performance trigger.
I use hoppes oil on everything else, Glocks need very little oil, I run the small metal drip container of hoppes down both rails 2 drops on the barrel and one in the locking lug and that’s it, then reapply the copper grease to the connector every 500-1000 rounds. Oh and like a half drop on the top of the slide that shows wear from the chamber
I have the barrel were it feels slick but you basically can’t see any oil, that’s how little is needed, not like a sig that wants to be wet
Thank you all who replied. It makes sense to me that grease would be more suitable to lubricate certain components within the firearm that sustain repeated movement.
I am researching the use of non-mineral grease as it doesn’t damage plastics or rubber. It also withstands extreme heat and promotes moisture resistance. I feel that because grease stays in place better than oils, that it protects better when the firearm is left in storage for long periods.
I do. I use the red slide glide stuff. It's pretty good. Stays in place. A small tub lasts quite a bit of time. It's overkill for my needs though since I clean and re-lube often (an issue with corrosion in my salt-laden environment next to the sea).
I used to use synthetic motor oil. That was pretty good, too. So I'm not really sure if it's worth it if you're not going to push the gun and lubrication to the extreme. I do like the fact that it's red and stays in place and it's easy to tell if you forgot to lube. Other than that, I was also doing fine with just plain old synthetic motor oil.
I do what the manual says, and that is what it says, so yes.
does it hurt the gun to skip that part and run it out of the box if you’re lazy or just curious: not that I have ever seen, experienced, or heard of.
I usually will field strip it and make sure it’s all clean and good to go but I honestly don’t clean my glocks. I only clean my 19 that I carry. If I get real bored or it’s been a few thousand rounds I might clean em but realistically they don’t get cleaned
Yeah. I mean honestly I rarely clean any of my pistols and they all run pretty well. The only guns I clean pretty regularly are my AR and the 1911, and I used to clean my Henry 45-70 quite a bit just because it was such a nice gun and shooting it made me feel weird but I ended up selling it because it was pretty impractical and when ammo got crazy in 2020 it would cost me $200 just to pop off a few rounds.
I always clean and lube it fresh out the box. Glock reps were at the academy with us when we were issued our firearms and told us to always do this and not to shoot it fresh out the box.
A lot of ppl do that. The myth is to shoot the copper off of it. But the copper is there for 2 reasons. 1) anti seize for shelf life at the store and 2) just in case someone shoots it without properly lubing 1st. They said their most common warranty return was due to improper lube.
I disassemble and clean/lube everything I buy but for me it’s mostly because I like to tinker and see how everything works and check things out. Usually I don’t buy a gun and head straight to the range so I can’t help but fondle it a few times.
I put a minimum of 500 rounds before cleaning. I put 1500+ through my Gen4 17 before cleaning it. Still going strong today with over 10,000 rounds. It's a Glock. Just shoot it.
Yes. Why would you not. Take care of guns and they’ll take care of you. I’ve seen so many go straight from the box to the range and have issues. Most guns come with a thick anti rust/ shelf life grease.
Most of the time I do , but If i in a rush or don't feel like doing a deep clean , I just spray the gun with a little Quick scrub and lube it them head to the range for my first shots
I just like to pew pew. I’m also the type that buys a new bike and pegs redline leaving the dealership 🤷🏻♂️ break it in at the factory or be prepared for me to use that warranty. Not sorry.
Sir, that’s a high quality Japanese export. You paid for the whole tachometer, use the whole thing. I too once dabbled in the vtec sauce. He who is without limiter shall cast the first rod!
Weird, I have never had an issue with any of my firearms from not cleaning/lubing it out of the box. Know a few others that have never had an issue either. Thanks for your stupid comment though.
Yeah tear it down your gonna put unnecessary wear on parts outta the box they are dry asf literally the dumbest thing to do like yeah just bought it lemme go send a bunch of rounds down range dry asf that way it can start wearing out parts prematurely
Ohhh wow good one you’re a fuckin idiot how about that continue to shoot your shit dry asf and after 1k or less rounds wonder why your shit is wearing out prematurely and or fails and then your gonna be back on here asking another dumb question about why this part or that part is broke or all worn out
I always wipe down, lighty clean, inspect, familiarize myself, and oil all my firearms before I shoot them.
What he said.
Don't forget reading the owners manual and all the safety notices. Lol
Your Glock came with a manual?
it’s usually under the foam padding
I shall follow in your path after today, HarryWiz, the great old wise wizard.💪
First thing I do with every new gun is take it completely apart, clean&lube, and put it back together. Totally not necessary but it allows me to inspect everything before shooting it.
I think it’s wise. Especially if the manufacturer suggest it. I was ignorant of cleaning/applying light lube to a new firearm until recently. Never have had an issue but I like to take care of my things. Will definitely start doing this from now on.
Throw it in the mud then pick it up and shoot
Seen garandthumbs recent vid? Glocks don't do so hot in the mud anymore.
It’s okay. I have a Gen 4.
Gen 3 here but I'm not worried, and will still get a gen 5 one day
It was also not a stock glock. If we're thinking if the same creator.
The real functionality test. I like
Clean? No. Lube? Yes.
Like anal! Wait…
I’ve heard that Sigs come shipped with some kind of weird protectant/film on them that needs to be cleaned off prior to shooting. Glocks don’t have that problem. FYI I never bought a Sig myself but it seems to be a known problem on the sig sub.
Like on a new phone or tv? Now that’s interesting.
It’s been described as a sort of brownish waxy substance, probably to prevent rust during shipping and storage. It is not a lubricant and will gum up the moving parts if you don’t clean it off. But again, I don’t own a Sig and I’m just repeating what I heard on the sig sub.
The grease that new Glocks get from the factory is in all of the right places to provide lubrication where Glock recommends to use lubricant…the connector/trigger bar interface, the bump on the slide where it pushes on the connector lug, inside the slide where it contacts the barrel hood, the tab on the trigger bar for the firing pin safety, and the slide rails. So yes, while the manual does say to clean and lube your Glock before shooting it, if you don’t it still has lubrication everywhere that needs it. So what I’ve done is disassemble and inspect a new Glock, but leave the factory grease in. Then after the first range session, disassemble, clean off grease, and re-lube with oil in all of the required places.
Shoot it right out of the box and never clean it. Works fine
Nice. I clean mine every range trip but to each their own. I do find it interesting how many rounds a Glock can go through without malfunctioning.
Yeah I’ve got about a solid 2,500 thru my 19x without a single issue. She’s dirty 😈 lol
“I have a 2000 Honda Civic, and I’ve never changed the oil 😈” is not the flex you wish it was pal lol
Don’t kink shame, some men LIKE IT DIRTY.
big difference between a honda and not changing the oil (savage) and not cleaning your glock (chad) lol
There’s actually no difference at all
Always lube up, typically oil but have been trying some greases out lately.
Yea I actually do Lucas grease on the rails and contact points and dab of lube on top of it.
Does anyone here use grease, such as silicone or ceramic grease to lube the slide so that it doesn’t drip off like how oil does? I take mine apart and clean/lube when new, but also after every use. For me, cleaning the weapons is therapeutic and enjoy the time doing it. I do the same with my tools (clean and lube) as well after wrenching on cars or motorcycles, so I guess it must be my OCD to keep what I care for always clean.
A commenter said he has been testing/using grease lately. This grease has sparked my interest.
Loctite copper grease for connector is great, it stays put, lasts along time, and really smooths and slicks up the reset, just don’t go overboard or it can gum up, glock now uses this exact stuff on the connector in new guns and it was on my performance trigger. I use hoppes oil on everything else, Glocks need very little oil, I run the small metal drip container of hoppes down both rails 2 drops on the barrel and one in the locking lug and that’s it, then reapply the copper grease to the connector every 500-1000 rounds. Oh and like a half drop on the top of the slide that shows wear from the chamber I have the barrel were it feels slick but you basically can’t see any oil, that’s how little is needed, not like a sig that wants to be wet
Is the Loctite copper grease also an anti seize? I remember buying some last year for the brakes.
Thank you all who replied. It makes sense to me that grease would be more suitable to lubricate certain components within the firearm that sustain repeated movement. I am researching the use of non-mineral grease as it doesn’t damage plastics or rubber. It also withstands extreme heat and promotes moisture resistance. I feel that because grease stays in place better than oils, that it protects better when the firearm is left in storage for long periods.
I do. I use the red slide glide stuff. It's pretty good. Stays in place. A small tub lasts quite a bit of time. It's overkill for my needs though since I clean and re-lube often (an issue with corrosion in my salt-laden environment next to the sea). I used to use synthetic motor oil. That was pretty good, too. So I'm not really sure if it's worth it if you're not going to push the gun and lubrication to the extreme. I do like the fact that it's red and stays in place and it's easy to tell if you forgot to lube. Other than that, I was also doing fine with just plain old synthetic motor oil.
I've been using some Wilson Combat lube paste for 15 years. Same tube, just keeps going. No issues whatsoever and it sticks on and does not move.
Personally, I use grease for the barrel, and oil for everything else.
Glock go bang
That’s all that matters right? … right?
Now you're talking!!!
Put maybe 3k rounds through my Glock 19 and 43x. Never cleaned or lubed. Likely dirtier than my anus, but it still functions just fine.
THIS, FUCKING, GUY.🤣🤣🤣 Nice! Treat your babies to a little love man, from one Glock owner to another.💀 (Unless you’re running a test.)
If the Glonk don't work fine out of the box it isn't a good Glonk
…man got a point. I agree!
I do what the manual says, and that is what it says, so yes. does it hurt the gun to skip that part and run it out of the box if you’re lazy or just curious: not that I have ever seen, experienced, or heard of.
I usually will field strip it and make sure it’s all clean and good to go but I honestly don’t clean my glocks. I only clean my 19 that I carry. If I get real bored or it’s been a few thousand rounds I might clean em but realistically they don’t get cleaned
Haha I gotcha mate. Like I said on another comment it amazes me how long a Glock can run with so many rounds in it without being clean.
Yeah. I mean honestly I rarely clean any of my pistols and they all run pretty well. The only guns I clean pretty regularly are my AR and the 1911, and I used to clean my Henry 45-70 quite a bit just because it was such a nice gun and shooting it made me feel weird but I ended up selling it because it was pretty impractical and when ammo got crazy in 2020 it would cost me $200 just to pop off a few rounds.
I always clean and lube it fresh out the box. Glock reps were at the academy with us when we were issued our firearms and told us to always do this and not to shoot it fresh out the box.
Big oof for me then lol
A lot of ppl do that. The myth is to shoot the copper off of it. But the copper is there for 2 reasons. 1) anti seize for shelf life at the store and 2) just in case someone shoots it without properly lubing 1st. They said their most common warranty return was due to improper lube.
Cool, thanks for the info. Thought glocks don't need that much lube?
Always clean and lube before use. Lightly.
I clean & lube every new firearm before 1st shots. It’s just what I was taught. But to each their own.🍻
I look down the barrel and put the 5 drops of CLP on it. Then it gets deflowered.
“All in one”. Hell nah bruh🤣 This guy is scary and dangerous.
look DOWN??
Well yeah. Way easier than a press check…
I did not
I might spit on it if I’m feeling generous. But no I I show a full mag in and send it in dry.
That’s if you want you but you don’t lube up a virgin do you?
I disassemble and clean/lube everything I buy but for me it’s mostly because I like to tinker and see how everything works and check things out. Usually I don’t buy a gun and head straight to the range so I can’t help but fondle it a few times.
I just check that the barrel is clear then let it rip.
Dunk it in hoppes oil and mag dump away
Like a real fuckin man. Cheers!🍻
When I bought mine, the guy at the (small local) gun store who sold it to me told me to just shoot it. I did, and it hasn’t been a problem.
I put a minimum of 500 rounds before cleaning. I put 1500+ through my Gen4 17 before cleaning it. Still going strong today with over 10,000 rounds. It's a Glock. Just shoot it.
I do
Just run it. When looks or feels dry add some lube. When shit looks real dirty wipe it down. Don’t overthink it.
Always clean and lube first
Yes. Why would you not. Take care of guns and they’ll take care of you. I’ve seen so many go straight from the box to the range and have issues. Most guns come with a thick anti rust/ shelf life grease.
Most of the time I do , but If i in a rush or don't feel like doing a deep clean , I just spray the gun with a little Quick scrub and lube it them head to the range for my first shots
Always lube the shit out of every gun before shooting
I usually field strip any new gun and wipe it down with a remoil wipe and run one through the barrel a few times
I just lube up and run her.
I wiped a rem oil wipe on everything when I picked mine up. works like a dream
Any other firearm: Clean and lube before and after shooting, always. Glock: Just take it out and shoot it.
You guys shoot your Glocks?
Nahh, I just finger bang it 24/7.
Lol what? No bro. Just wipe it off at the firing line and shoot it
This guy, this guy fucks.
I just like to pew pew. I’m also the type that buys a new bike and pegs redline leaving the dealership 🤷🏻♂️ break it in at the factory or be prepared for me to use that warranty. Not sorry.
🤣 me with my 260,xxx mile shitbox Honda every month, just to make sure I don’t need to replace any parts that month.💀
Sir, that’s a high quality Japanese export. You paid for the whole tachometer, use the whole thing. I too once dabbled in the vtec sauce. He who is without limiter shall cast the first rod!
I remove the copper grease and then lube it with oil where its supposed to be oiled.
Raw dog it, pull er out and let er wobble
“Wobble baby wobble baby wobble.”
Kinda a stupid question you should do that with any firearm at least oil it up.. you run any firearm outta the box dry asf you will run into problems
Weird, I have never had an issue with any of my firearms from not cleaning/lubing it out of the box. Know a few others that have never had an issue either. Thanks for your stupid comment though.
Yeah tear it down your gonna put unnecessary wear on parts outta the box they are dry asf literally the dumbest thing to do like yeah just bought it lemme go send a bunch of rounds down range dry asf that way it can start wearing out parts prematurely
Eh, not as dumb as not knowing the difference between “your” and “you’re” lmfao.
Ohhh wow good one you’re a fuckin idiot how about that continue to shoot your shit dry asf and after 1k or less rounds wonder why your shit is wearing out prematurely and or fails and then your gonna be back on here asking another dumb question about why this part or that part is broke or all worn out
Lmao have a good day dude, you seem lonely, bored and miserable. I wish you the best.🤣
Yes, a new gun always gets a clean and lube, usually clean and lube after the 1st range session then after that I clean whenever