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    Do ya'll put any kind of lube on the striker and striker channel? I have seen lots of stuff online that say yes, and lots that say no. I was trying to decide if I should just keep it dry, or spray with CLP and blow off excess with air.

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    So keep it dry?

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    Yes, keep it dry. The opportunity for the lube to attract dust, dirt, grime etc. into a small channel is a greater risk than leaving the striker area dry so the stuff can "blow out".

    I made this mistake with a XDM once while shooting USPSA. I thought it would be smart to "lube all the things" so the gun wouldn't mess up. I got thru the first stage and it all went south...

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    Yeah,and never ever lube the inside of your BCG where the bolt goes into or the firing pin channel either. (??)
    Sound about right ??
    What parts of other weapons do you NOT LUBE for fear of them not working properly ?? BUT . . . if the thought of gettin' a little lube in the firing pin channel of your Glock gives you nightmares maybe try a little dry graphite. --- SAWMAN
     
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    Do ya'll put any kind of lube on the striker and striker channel? I have seen lots of stuff online that say yes, and lots that say no. I was trying to decide if I should just keep it dry, or spray with CLP and blow off excess with air.

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    *reworded for safety*

    Does Glock recommend it? no.
    Do I use lube in the striker channel, striker assembly and striker block? yes. a thin coat of TW25B
    Have I had malfunctions because of this? no
    Does Glock recommend using reloaded ammunition? no
    Does I use reloaded ammunition? yes

    there is my contribution. to each their own.
     
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    My question was about the Striker and Striker Channel. Thanks for all the responses. I was not trying to start an argument.

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    I try hard to stay out of the Internet forum opinion based pissing matches, but it is a FACT that you do not lube the striker assembly/channel on a Glock. See picture for reference. I only interject because this is likely to cause a malfunction, and bad info can put good people at risk if they depend on that gun to save their life.

    I’ve been a certified Glock Armorer for over 4 years.


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    Thanks for that info.

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    I have not lubed a glock striker assembly. But in other designs like some .22 semi auto rifles if you lube the exterior of the bolt, the firing pin does get lubed. I do not think this is a one size fits all.
    At low temperatures for bolt guns people often de-grease the bolt to prevent the grease from congealing and freezing up the firing pin.
    Striker assembly for glock. Are there coatings out there that lower friction and such might be the way to go?
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    Fill your own with 30w for all I care, but it is bad information to tell others to do so. If you want the by the book version of why not, then I’ll look it up in my Armorer’s manual when I get home. Lube attracting debris I’m sure is part of if, but the main reason in my informed opinion is the lube slowing down the movement of the striker from hydro lock.

    I’m not preaching the manual in all respects, I mod the crap out of my personal guns. And when I do recommend modifications I have personal experience with, I don’t do it from an Armorer’s perspective.

    Hope that clears up any of your questions. I’m not trying to hurt feelings.


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    Is there any benefit to using the marine cups to prevent hydrolock?

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