I am an Edgun fan. This is not a report on an issue with a gun. This is a “don’t do what I did”.
Many of us are of a sound opinion that metal on metal friction is bad and requires a proper lubricant. We search for the best and eventually end up on a product that is amazing. Then we proceed to lubricate metal parts to prevent friction or unwanted wear.
I lubricated the pellet probe lock on my R5M Long with my favorite lubricant AR 8300. The lock is a spring loaded arrangement that ultimately relies somewhat on surface tension/friction for a secure lock. After lubricating I ended up with a myriad of difficulties that I ultimately eliminated by cleaning the lock parts with acetone.
Save yourself a headache... don’t lube the lock parts. Cleaning with a Qtip and Ballistol or WD40 is fine, but don’t use a lubricating oil or grease. You will most likely regret it.
Many of us are of a sound opinion that metal on metal friction is bad and requires a proper lubricant. We search for the best and eventually end up on a product that is amazing. Then we proceed to lubricate metal parts to prevent friction or unwanted wear.
I lubricated the pellet probe lock on my R5M Long with my favorite lubricant AR 8300. The lock is a spring loaded arrangement that ultimately relies somewhat on surface tension/friction for a secure lock. After lubricating I ended up with a myriad of difficulties that I ultimately eliminated by cleaning the lock parts with acetone.
Save yourself a headache... don’t lube the lock parts. Cleaning with a Qtip and Ballistol or WD40 is fine, but don’t use a lubricating oil or grease. You will most likely regret it.