Do I need to clean my recoil spring?

[jweasl]

So I bought a brand new Ruger SR9c - the recoil spring has what looks to be red grease on it. Am I supposed to just leave that alone, or should I clean it off and lube it up? Google isn't helping me figure this out, and its not in the manual either.

This is my first pistol, btw.

Thanks!

 

[sdprof]

It's generally a good practice to remove any grease/oil the gun was shipped with, clean it up, lube it as you intend to use it.

I didn't see anything in the manual to indicate other wise.

 

[PopPop73068]

It won't hurt it a bit to leave the grease on the spring. And the reality is that the grease will catch some of the blowback when firing, making it easier to keep the inner workings cleaner for that much longer. Now if the grease was on moving parts, I would clean it off and use either FrogLube or FireClean. Myself, all of my firearms have been treated with FireClean, and I keep a bottle of it with my gun cleaning kit, as well as my range bag.

 

[MadMAF]

It won't hurt it a bit to leave the grease on the spring. And the reality is that the grease will catch some of the blowback when firing, making it easier to keep the inner workings cleaner for that much longer.

I'm afraid leaving the grease on the recoil spring will will indeed catch a LOT of the blowback and cause a gumming and possible failure to cycle.

Many firearms ship from the factory with a moderate to heavy coating of protective lubricant to prevent rust and corrosion during transport and storage prior to sale to the end user. Since manufacturers don't know how long a firearm will remain on a shelf or what temperature and humidity it'll be stored at, they usually coat it for long-term storage. It's generally suggested to remove such coating and lubricate with a good quality product per the suggested lubrication instructions in the manual.

Just my experience.

 

[ITCH]

Clean It Per Manual. All Moving Parts.

 

[NavyLCDR]

It won't hurt it a bit to leave the grease on the spring. And the reality is that the grease will catch some of the blowback when firing, making it easier to keep the inner workings cleaner for that much longer. Now if the grease was on moving parts, I would clean it off and use either FrogLube or FireClean. Myself, all of my firearms have been treated with FireClean, and I keep a bottle of it with my gun cleaning kit, as well as my range bag.

You do understand that the recoil spring certainly IS a moving part, right?

 

[Pir8fan]

I strip and clean every new firearm I buy before I ever take it to the range. It's the way I was taught and I believe it's the way to treat a new firearm.

 

[spdracr39]

I have the same pistol and cleaned and lubed before shooting. I haven't had any issues.

 

[cluznar]

The SR9c is one very nice weapon. Clean that spring and the whole gun, then lube and maybe put a little gun grease on the rails. You gonna like that gun.

:dance3:

 

[rev. dave]

A clean gun is a fun gun....

 

[Fyrewerx]

Or, you could call Ruger at (928) 778-6555 and ask the Tech Support folks wtf?

 

[JJSwiontek]

Imho

So I bought a brand new Ruger SR9c - the recoil spring has what looks to be red grease on it. Am I supposed to just leave that alone, or should I clean it off and lube it up? Google isn't helping me figure this out, and its not in the manual either.

This is my first pistol, btw.

Thanks!

Congrats on your first pistol! Yes, a good cleaning and then light oil is best for any machine fresh from the factory. May you enjoy your new machine for many, many years.

 

[sdprof]

A clean gun is a fun gun....

Is it just me, or does that sound a little bit dirty???

 

[stantheman1976]

I clean every part after shooting. I use Ballistoil all in one and it works well.

 

[Kramer1113]

Concerning the SR9c and springs. Well, Not really springs, but more the Striker. I have had a bout with light strikes on primers with this gun. I think my problem is me.
I clean everything when I get a new gun and this one is no exception. I recently switched from Remoil to Frog Lube. After a couple of visits to the range and cleanings I began to have the light strikes. I brought the weapon home pulled the striker to find it gummed with Frog Lube, cleaned it and returned to the range. Firing all day with not one issue. Came home, cleaned the gun. On my next visit to the range this past Saturday, once again light strikes. I took the gun down right there on the line and found only a slight coating of Frog Lube, cleaned it, fired a few rounds then went back to light strikes.
I wrote Ruger and now they want me to send in the gun. Should I try a different cleaning method before sending in my gun or should I surrender and just send it in?

 

[blarg]

Perhaps you don't NEED to clean it right now, but after you shoot it you'll have to clean it anyway so eventually you'll be taking the grease off. Recoil spring and pin DO need a bit of lube. I usually put some oil on my finger and run the spring and pin through my fingers. Seems to apply just enough to lubricate the parts but not leave so much on that it attracts a lot of blowback.

 

[Kramer1113]

I appreciate the thought. I need to get back to the range this week and see if I have solved the problem.
I think the problem is not being knowledgeable when it comes to the "New To Me" Striker fire pistols.
Never a problem with my SR1911.

 

[Rocketgeezer]

Clean your gun, all grease, dirt, and what ever, lightly oil everything, then a small amount of grease in the slide grooves

 

[dustoffuh1]

Yep. I always clean a newly purchased firearm. As previously stated firearms (and many knives) are coated so they don't rust/corode. Clean her up good and oil it.