https://www.proarmstech.com/categories/firearm-performance/ Recent content in Firearm Performance on ProArms Tech Hugo en Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:29:15 -0500 https://www.proarmstech.com/posts/oil/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:29:15 -0500 https://www.proarmstech.com/posts/oil/ <h2 id="the-no-lube-myth"> The No Lube Myth <a class="heading-link" href="#the-no-lube-myth"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h2> <p>Let&rsquo;s address a myth that has been circulating long enough to cause real problems in the field. The claim is that little to no lubrication is the smart choice because oil will collect dirt and particulates and cause malfunctions. When I was new to firearms I was given this advice and believed it. The logic seems to hold up on the surface: dirt sticks to oil, so less oil means less dirt buildup in harsh or dirty environments.</p>