r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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u/MayorMcCheese92 Jun 27 '22

Cleaning/lubrication question.

Im new to firearms in general, after cleaning i have been applying a liberal amount of gun oil to all working parts and metal surfaces then letting sit for 5-10mins then just lightly wiping them all down with a dry cloth/rag. Am i on the right track/have the right idea?

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u/ShinigamiZR Jun 27 '22

Most firearm instruction manuals usually comes with a section on gun care. Typically, you should be dropping 1-2 drops of oil on moving parts (eg in the slide rail of a handgun) and then actuate it a few times to spread it to where it needs to go. There shouldn't be any need to let the oil soak in

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u/MayorMcCheese92 Jun 27 '22

Great thank you, much appreciated