Lubing a P-7 gas port/piston??

[ColtRaceR]

Sorry if this is a dumb question for you experienced P-7 owners.

When cleaning a P-7M13, do you lube/oil the gas piston and/or port, and how much??

My P-7M13 was very dry when I got it, and I lubed it lightly before putting 100 rnds thru it. It was VERY dirty after 100 rnds, My trigger and middle fingers were black. And MAN, even with the heat shield, it got real hot!!

lot's of fun though, shot out a 1" 22 rifle bull at 25yds. looking forward to beating my buddies on the "Duelling Tree" with it. Very fast reloads!!!!

thanks

[blueiron]

Do NOT lube the piston or the gas system. The intense heat will turn the stuff to carbonized sludge. Clean it dry and shoot as normal.

[Clyde]

+1 blueiron

[ColtRaceR]

thanks for the advice, I'll make sure the gas piston and port are dry before shooting the P7 again.

[Washington,D.C.]

The gas system should be dry. Also should avoid non jacketed lead bullets. Back when Winchester handgun Silvertips were aluminum jacketed(they aren't any more) they would foul the gas system of the P-7.

[1811guy2]

The only cleaning the gas system should get is an occasional pass with the reaming tool that comes with the pistol. Do not try to remove the buildup around the gas rings on the piston. It would be fairly easy to damage the rings. They are self cleaning and do not need it. Lube points on a P7 include the rails and a light coat on the barrel.