Does opening up a revolver for cleaning void warranty ???

[longshanks]

Hi all,

I noticed some people suggesting to clean up a new gun from factory gunk and stuff. Does opening the side plate void warranty ??

[45 Forever]

No as long as you don't try a trigger job or alter it in anyway. Just cleaning is strongly advised. Hope you enjoy your new gun. Keep us posted!!

[longshanks]

Ok, In that case what sort of gun oil should be used after cleaning. I imagine it has to be dense enough to run off the surfaces.

[cooper]

Badge851 has one of the more in depth new revolver cleaning/break-in methods. Here is a link to his technique.

http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...5826#msg325826

Type in "Gun oil" under the Search function for a myriad of theories on gun oils.

EDIT - was going to mention also, that somewhere in here, there is a post where the gun owner said when his gun was returned it had a note from Taurus recommending he clean it.

From Taurus Revolver manual (FWIW)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
A. The gun may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditions without
the need of any disassembly.
B. In special conditions, such as repairs, when disassembling is necessary, it
is recommended the gun be returned to the factory or sent to a competent
gunsmith or to the importer.
C. In order to keep a gun in perfect condition it must be kept clean and
covered with a slight film of good quality oil to prevent corrosion. This is
especially necessary after use.
D. For normal cleaning of handgun not used or kept in storage for some time,
it is necessary to rub it with a lightly oiled cloth. In the same way proceed
with the bore of the barrel. The excess oil must be removed, but a thin
protecting film should remain. Also the dust should be removed from all
crevices with a small, clean brush.
E. For cleaning after shooting, it is of special importance that all residues of
powder be removed from barrel and other adjacent areas subject to such
deposits, using an appropriate brush. If particles of lead are detected in
barrel they must be scrubbed with a brass brush, drenched with oil. Once
cleaned, lubrication should be done as above described. When shooting
more than 200 rounds in a row, your firearm should be cleaned before further
shooting.
F. Do not keep handguns in contact with materials that attract moisture or
possess a certain degree of acidity, or in environments with great variation of
temperature or of humidity. Avoid the use of holsters of cloth or of any other
material except natural leather appropriately cured.
G. If the weapon is to be stored for a long period of time, extreme care
should be taken with metal surfaces, in order to protect them against
corrosion.

[PTDOUDE]

......Does opening the side plate void warranty ??....

If it does then I'm in deep doodoo. I purchased a mod 66 about a month ago and removed the side plate to clean out the "gritty" feeling of the action. I lubed everything and replaced reassembled it.

It is now at CS getting worked on for cylinder problems and, "so far", they have not communicated to me that the warranty was voided because of that. Of course, according to their website, they have not started working on it yet so when they do I may still hear from them about this. Sure hope not!

[45 Forever]

I still don't believe it will as we advise all new owner's to do a deep cleaning because Taurus ships with such heavy grease it can cause all kinds of problems.

[longshanks]

As long as it does not void warranty I would have a go at cleaning it. All I have to do is be very careful on the head screws. What worries me is that in things like guns fitting is usually very tight . I don't want to end up having a side plate not sitting flush with the rest of the frame.

I saw the very good post about disassembly too. I imagine all I have to do is remove the sideplate and give a good cleaning wothout removing anything. Im just afrai it wont fit properly after.

[BigSkiff]

Removing the side plate to clean your revolver will not in anyway void your warranty. You should remove the side plate and thoroughly clean all new revolvers. Flush out the packing grease and any and all milling residue that may be inside the frame of the gun. Once it's clean, lubricate your revolver with a good quality gun oil and put the side plate back in place. Be sure to put the screws back into the same holes they came out of as some are different than others.

[longshanks]

Thanks for the help. Will do.

[tx_oil]

For a quality lubricant...try CLP breakfree or Weaponshield. I use both and both products are phenomonal.