Mr. Boatman,
  
Just a few questions for you about upkeep for
my Glock 26.  In reading the factory manual it
points out cleaning and lubing procedures but
fails to give any info as to the actual brands
or products they recommend. Since the only
solvent I have heard of is (I think) called
Hopps #9 and I also don’t have a brand name
for an acceptable lube oil I was wondering if
you could give me some guidance. Also, there
seems to be some type of ‘copper’ grease in
the slide grooves. I have found YouTube
videos that say to remove it and others say to
replace it after cleaning but they fail to give a
brand name or source.
  
As this is my first handgun and with it being
made of “plastic” I don’t want to use something
that might attack the “plastic” parts. Can you
give me some guidance in this regard?
  
Also, I noticed in the front of your “Customize
Glocks” book another book title called “Living With
Glocks” I am inferring by the title that this book
would cover maintenance and cleaning of Glocks.
  
Is this book still available, and if so, where?
  
Sincerely,
  
F. E. Hall
 
 
F,

 
First off, Living with Glocks is available at www.boatmanbooks.com.  But, it does not cover maintenance.  It is more of an overview and a journey through the difficult road of Glock’s acceptance as the new standard.  It was written by my late father almost 10 years ago.
 
I use a product called MPro-7.  It is basically awesome.  It doesn’t smell and cleans incredibly well.  For lubrication I use CLP Break Free or Amsoil Synthetic Automotive Engine Oil.
 
The coppery stuff in your new Glock will wear away or get cleaned away and need not be replaced except with ordinary lubrication.
 
Hope this helps.  Any more questions, I’ll be glad to help out.
 
Morgan
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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