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Rook to weapons maintenance request help
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Posted 4 months ago I've recently been promoted to Weapons Officer as well as Vehicle Officer, so I am now responsible for the maintenance and care of our Ruger P89DA0's, Manadnock expandable batons, and handcuffs as well as the OC they decided to send us. I'm requesting any advise on how to maintain the batons and handcuffs properly, since they decided not to keep the manuals, at least the Rugers still have one manual. Thank you in advance for your help. Sgt. Segida, TW & Co Security |
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| Posted 4 months ago I kept my cuffs in good working order by making arrests. Can't help with the other stuff. Being a Tyrant does not make one a Leader! |
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| Posted 4 months ago Have you already been to the Ruger Armorer's Course? |
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| Posted 4 months ago
For most expandable batons, you want to avoid any petroleum based products for lubrication due to the breakdown of the components such as gaskets, which are rubber.
You can go with a silicone based product.
With cuffs, the same advice applies but for different reasons, the prevention of lint/dirt accumulation in the ratchet and other areas is key. Go with a powdered graphite product, available at most hardware stores. Oil based products will sop up dirt and lint like crazy.
You should be able to contact the manufacturer for specific product guidance.
With cuffs, make sure you go with brand specific keys; novelty keys are famous for looking cool but breaking off in locks.
For OC, you need to see what the maker identifies as “net product weight” versus total weight, in the event you have a slow leak or frequent test sprayer.
To clear the nozzle, simply give the OC a good shake and quick spray (outside) to ensure any lint is clear.
Depending on duty gear, some OC cans get a worn spot where the snap of the pouch pressed down, need to be aware of thinning metal, which while rare can cause a canister to fail.
Ensure expiration dates on OC are observed. For weights, get a decent postal scale with a Tare set, which should be used as a reference point when checking stock.
Mind, some OC that sits can settle and needs a good shake now and then.
Hope this helps!
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| Posted 4 months ago I would use a dry lube on the ASP (sentry solutions) to much lube can cause premature cracking at the metal section ends due to accelerated force on opening. I agreee with greenstein on the rest. Carb cleaner can blast out gunk in the cuffs then re-lube with graphite. Occasionally I would give some a good dunk in chlorox to kill everything. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Much appreciated all, I will definitely put those tips into use immediately. And I have not gone through the Ruger Armorers course yet, looks like we might be changing weapons according to corporate (no idea to what yet). Just cleaned the first two weapons last night and broke down the third for cleaning and am shicked at the lack of pm on these weapons. I'm just glad we have never had to fire them in self defense,only at the range. |