Gun Owners who are prepared take the right steps to maintain their Guns

After action, any firearm will have carbon fouling on it, on the surface, and under the surface. Sometimes it gets worked in through friction, but solvent and lubricant residue also contributes to penetration, allowing for a damaging residue buildup to create and increase its foothold on your hardware. Only the foolish think otherwise.

Thoroughly clean gunmetal surfaces with gun solvent, water-based gun cleaner or cleaner degreaser aerosol. Do not use products clearly engineered for automotive or other applications. Be smart.

Wipe gun parts down with a clean, dry cotton cloth or patches to remove excess material.

Remove remaining solvent residue – and there will be some even if you don’t see it – with 91%+ isopropyl alcohol, which on its own will evaporate quite quickly. This is not required, but if possible, I think this is a good step if you have the time. Certainly, alcohol is a great solvent remover on older guns with what I call “a lot of history on them” for sure. Anything that gets between the metal and a lubrication is a bad thing.

Prepare to lubricate those metal firearms parts with either gun oil, gun grease or other viscosities or alternatives soon after. You don’t want to leave steel untreated for too long because it will be vulnerable to rust and corrosion. Humidity in the air, especially the oxygen, is the natural culprit, and solvent residue only accelerates the chance of surface damage, so take care of your firearm collection.

Any kind of mothballing of a gun portfolio is smart, especially if you are looking for a long-term storage medium. Packing guns with lube is an idea, as long as you can avoid making a mess. Even a thin coating of gun oil will provide protection, as long as it doesn’t contain a lot of solvent ingredients. Then, you want to store firearms in a safe or similar space. Some people invest in a dehumidifier. Or, for the hardcore survivalist, especially those who are considering burying their arsenal, you could wrap your handguns, rifles and shotguns in plastic, and suck out the air, and tape it all shut. That’s a great and thorough idea for the obsessive personality.

I have said this before, but if you can maintain a well-lubricated firearm, it will be as you need it if you want to be prepared to put it into action at a moment’s notice with peace of mind – in “fire-ready” condition.

There are many different ways to get things done, but some choices are better than others, and not all gun lubes are the same. Not even close. Quite a few do work well, but others don’t despite reputations and marketing spin. Grease is not grease. Oil is not oil. Cleaner is not cleaner. There are differences, and you need to choose products that work as advertised. You also don’t want to mix different products together – the interactive chemistries can do more harm than good. And, needless to say, if you are concerned for safety, wear glasses, use gloves and operate in a well-ventilated room. Plus, gunmetal care products are not intended for those other firearm materials such as wood, plastic, rubber or special finishes. They will be vulnerable to damage. Always refer to gun manufacturers’ manuals for instructions. I am sure they will tell you to be cautious.

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