ProtectionAR-15 Lubrication
Where to lubricate an AR-15 — the key friction points that require regular lubrication.
For optimum performance, the AR-15 platform requires regular lubrication. Generally, the guns run better “wet”, so lubing too much is preferred to not enough.
Generous application of lube
- Bolt carrier rails (top & bottom - both sides)
- Bolt carrier pin
- Bolt exterior
- Gas rings
Light film of lube
- Charging handle
- Buffer Spring
- Extractor pin
- Firing pin
- Take-down pin
- Pivot pin
One drop of lube
- Trigger & hammer pins
- Ejector
- Forward assist
- Dust cover pin
- Bolt catch
- Magazine catch
- Front sight pivot (if equipped with pop-up sight)
- Rear sight (if equipped with pop-up sight)
