Question about the "Basic AR15 cleaning" thread

[Blob]

Ok, one of the diagrams indicates that the takedown pins should be lubed generously. Why wouldn't light lube work here? And for the record, I have never lubed my takedown pins before. Is it something that I really should start doing or doesn't it make much difference?

[C4IGrant]

Ok, one of the diagrams indicates that the takedown pins should be lubed generously. Why wouldn't light lube work here? And for the record, I have never lubed my takedown pins before. Is it something that I really should start doing or doesn't it make much difference?

I did not see where the take down pin needs to be lubed heavily. Generally, you just need to put a drop of oil in the channel where the detent rides.



C4

[Blob]

This one right here. I guess lubing the channels makes sense, but I still wonder why it says to use generous lube.

[C4IGrant]

This one right here. I guess lubing the channels makes sense, but I still wonder why it says to use generous lube.

Don't know what the "G" stands for as I really have not read the thread. A simple bead of oil will be just fine.


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[freakshow10mm]

G=Generous
L=Light

Guessing?

[Omega_556]

Could "G" be grease?

[Blob]

G=Generous
L=Light

Guessing?

Yes, that's what the thread indicates.