Originally Posted by
Colorado Luckydog
I would highly reconsider carrying a gun in my pocket without a holster. It won't matter what kind of oil is on it when you shoot yourself. Carrying a gun in your pocket without a holster is not recommended by anyone I have ever heard of.
That being said I prefer synthetic.
Wrong!
With the heavy triggers (double-action-only) associated with most-all (2-3/4"barrel / 11ounce-type) pocket pistols..... they are safe to carry that way. It's certainly not an item you would share with something else in that pocket thou. The only time you would reach in that pocket, is to remove the handgun. Sure, there are situations when / where I wouldn't wear it that way. I would categorize those situations as seldom removed. A pocket holster would be used in those rare situations.
Hey, I'm not young and active anymore. I'm retired and it's rare when I engage in hours of physical activity or work around the house. I know when / when not to wear it that way. So does everyone else I know using that same M.O. I learned long & hard about this process thru my brother and next door neighbor cop, who-both have been carrying this way for at least 4-5 years now. Look, I'm not here to debate this segment of the topic-thread. Lets end this right here - right now.
As far as oil/grease, I'm leaning towards Tetra gun grease and G96 Synthetic Oil. I cannot find Slip 2000 EWL anywhere locally and I'll wait a little longer before ordering it on Amazon Prime @ 13.75 for the 4oz bottle. I'm getting a 2nd compact 9mm too, so I'll use Slip2000 in one - G96 in the other .380 and figure out eventually which one is the best for both handguns. Word is that G96 Synthetic is really slippery and not subject to residue or gumming or running. It bonds, long-lasting and so does the Slip 2000 EWL.
Thanks to everyone that replied here.