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How wet or dry do you run your LCP 22LR?

2K views 9 replies 7 participants last post by  Bigborgel 
#1 ·
I generally like to run my guns on the wetter side. Grease the sliding parts and oil the pivoting parts. Has anyone's experience with the LCP .22 thus far shown how the gun is best kept lubed ? I generally run Slip 2000 oil and their EWG. Finish off the exterior with Strike-Hold.
 
#5 ·
Dry
Wet attracts crud, soot , etc.

If experience counts for anything, I have to agree with going "dry", at least to some extent. These days, we as firearms owners, are really fortunate to have some of the most modern "synthetic" formulas currently in use that do a great job with being a CLP, Cleaner, Lubricant & Protectant.

When dealing with .22 rimfire firearms, I've gone exclusively with EEZOX over the last 23 years, for personal and customers rimfire firearms. There are other synthetics that work equally as well, but from what I've seen involving the rust, salt-spray tests and then some of the military test results, this product will serve my firearms very well.
EEZOX, in use, is wiped on, let sit, and then excess wiped off. A protective film is left behind, that, when used in a .22 rimfire bore, prevents a lot of the crapola involved with .22 rimfire ammunition from collecting is those bores. Makes cleaning a very easy, pull a felt plug through, and done:

 
#4 ·
I run everything wet. I dont think it attracts soot crud etc anymore than dry but wipes right off. I clean whatever guns I shoot the same day. I use CLP to clean and wipe down everything leaving it wet, then I use Hoppes 9 on the rails and barrel wear points. I wipe it down with a oily towel to where it has a satin sheen. Next time I go shooting I wipe the gun down with a dry towel and load up.
 
#9 ·
I would say yes. Residue will stick to the oil rather than blow out resulting in a much quicker fouled action.
 
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