Cleanest Factory 115grain 9mm Ammo

[envino]

sheepherder: good point, maybe a little residue after shooting is a good thing, in that it will ensure that I clean the gun after the range.

mrerick: Thanks for the considerable information and links, I'll have to spend a few days following and reading all of the sources you've listed.

Ben: When would you recommend using 0000 steel wool on the Luger?

mrerick and Wilhelm: Yes, I agree that I'm spending too much time on the barrel. I had thought the only consequence was the extra time, but now that you mention that I may be causing the bore damage, I'll definitely re-evaluate my cleaning process.

Thanks,

Jeff

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by envino

Ben: When would you recommend using 0000 steel wool on the Luger?

Jeff

Marc pretty much answered that question:
"If you do see active rusting areas (which eventually do lead to pitting) the rust should be removed. This is done using very fine steel wool that has been soaked in oil. Gentle and slow abrasion will remove the rust without damaging the bluing."

Given how you clean the guns you already own I seriously doubt you will be needing any 0000 steel wool. However, if you acquire another piece for your collection and it has surface rust steel wool and oil is the way to go.