Whiskey Hicks Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Lubed the chambers with 5w-30, used Mobil 1 grease on the main pin, used copper anti-seize on the threads to protect the nipples from rust and stuckage, and capped the empty chamber position with a thread protector from Home Depot. I just took a lot of the suggestions from the past several cap gun posts as well as the questions I’ve been asking. If I screwed up horribly above, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Hicks Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, Whiskey Hicks said: Lubed the chambers with 5w-30, used Mobil 1 grease on the main pin, used copper anti-seize on the threads to protect the nipples from rust and stuckage, and capped the empty chamber position with a thread protector from Home Depot. I just took a lot of the suggestions from the past several cap gun posts as well as the questions I’ve been asking. If I screwed up horribly above, let me know. What should I use on the walnut? Gun oil doesn’t feel right, nor does the motor oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Johnson's Paste Wax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I use Thompson's Bore Butter on most of the gun including arbor, bore and wood. I use a drop of Mobil 1 on internals. I use Outers choke tube grease on nipple threads. I snug them down and then back off a 1/4 turn. I do this because I don't know if I'm going to get them out tomorrow or next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I've always used bore butter on everything except the nipples. For those I have a can of loctite high temperature anti seize. I've never had an issue getting them back off using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Crimes Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I use Ballistol on all the working parts, a lanolin grease on the arbor and Choke Lube on the nipple threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cemetery Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I use grease in the guts of the gun, helps repel soapy water during cleaning. I use grease on the arbor as well, if using my Uberti cap guns, I have a small needle nose squeeze bottle filled with Tri Flow, and after reloading he chambers, I do a drop or two of this Tri Flow on the arbor at the cylinder face to help clear previous fouling. I never put oil in the chambers, unless the gun will be sitting for months on end. And when I do, I do a quick wipe of a patch with either Eezox or Qmaxx, just to prevent rusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingers McGee Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I use Bore Butter on the arbor and aerosol Balistol on the moving parts, nipple threads, and general wipe down. I've never had a nipple stick using Balistol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hi WH: You didn't screw up at all. The only thing I might change is to cut the dome off your thread protector. It does not do anything, except stick up above the nipple, possibly catching on the recoil shield as the cylinder turns. If you trim off the dome, you just get a red ring, which is obvious to see. Take care --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Grip panels - I would wait until original finish looks poorly. Then strip chemically and apply a gun stock linseed oil finish. Like Linspeed or TruOil. Both of which provide a finish that can be easily retouched with more BLO type finish. You can't really put anything on varnished wood pistol grips to keep them in perfect condition. Wax will make them slippery. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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