How do you properly lube an airsoft gun?

Question

I just bought my first airsoft gun and a can of 100% silicone lube. It is a UTG MK23 spring pistol. How can i properly lube my gun and how often should i lube it?

Answer 1

First off, make sure that your silicone oil does not contain any petroleum products or distillates.  That will cause damage to your rubber hop-up and the plastic parts of the gun over time.  That said....

Spray a little down the barrell, 1-2 second spray and a quick burst into the BB Feed point (in the magazine well). Using .22 caliber gun patches, swab the barrell until the patches come out clean.  Fire a a few BBs through your gun to get the extra Silicone oil out.  Note that your gun may shoot a bit off until all the excess oil is eliminated.

It also wouldn't hurt to lube any of the moving parts on your gun too (folding stock hinge, etc).

Answer 2

It depends on what it is a spring gun doesnt really need lube. AEGs or electics you should spray into the muzzle for 1 second and then fire a burst of bbs out. silicone spray isnt good for much else on the AEGs but, if its a gas weapon then apply it to any moving part and the barrel, if its a gas weapon and you use propane then apply more often.

any time you spray wipe it down