Oil or grease to lube a handgun?

[RAIDERNATION]

I recently bought a Glock 22 and was wondering if i should switch to a grease type lube or stick with the old Hoppe's #9? Any suggestions...

 

[sunray]

Grease is for lubing. Oil is for preservation.

 

[Mike K]

You should pretty much run the glock dry. A wee bit of oil on the slide rails and disconnect and that's it for lubrication. No need for grease. Rub a bit of oil on the rest of the metal to protect it and just shoot the heck out of it.

 

[tapedeck74]

I've been using Shooter's Choice grease (syringe applicator) on my centerfire handguns, Glock 17 included. I put a dab at all the spots recommended in the Glock manual and spread it around with a Q-Tip. I find CLP and other oils tend to bleed out all over the whole gun. The grease stays where I put it, doesn't evaporate, and lubes just fine. There is no concern over rust on a Glock.

 

[IM_Lugger]

I just use Gunslick gun oil from Can. Tire works fine IMO. Only use grease on parts that start show some wear.