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Bitter Clinger wrote:

SigM4 wrote:

1911 Raptor wrote:Never take a new gun to the range without cleaning and lubing first.

I agree. While others may have had success with not having done this, I just don’t see why you wouldn’t. Rarely do guns come from the factory properly lubed. Not that they won’t function without said lube, but it’s just good insurance. That said I’m a stickler for proper maintenance. Every time I hear/see talk about oil on a handgun it pains me. 99% of handguns, especially those used and carried for self defense, are best served using a non-migrating grease (of which there are many good choices). I guess I just enjoy knowing that I’ve been the one to apply the grease as I’m confident in my abilities. Same reason I change my own oil in my vehicles vs. letting some high school grease monkey do it down at the local speedy lube.

Right. So we are back to the time honored discussion of "break-in" vs. "no break-in".

Do you feel that a pistol should perform reliably first thing right out of the box and forever thereafter, or do you need to run several hundred rounds through it first (not that that isn't fun!)? Do you prefer early 20th century design or 21st century technology? No clear winner, just whatever you prefer and what works for you...