Taking care of gas blowback airsoft guns is a lot like cleaning up after a messy roommate, except it actually keeps things running smoothly. Morris MT kicks off the process with a complete teardown of both the Tokyo Marui MWS Noveske N4 rifle and a Glock 17 pistol. Every major component gets separated so that the old, dirty grease and accumulated grime can be wiped away from the high-friction tracks and internal mechanisms.

Once the parts are clean, the next step involves applying the right kind of lubrication to prevent the machinery from grinding to a halt. Thick grease goes onto the high-wear metal surfaces, such as the trigger groups, bolt carrier rails, and slide tracks. Meanwhile, standard silicone oil is sprayed into the loading nozzles to keep the delicate rubber seals from drying out and throwing a tantrum.

With everything fresh and slick, the platforms are put back together for the grand finale. Racking the bolt and sliding the assemblies back into place helps spread the new lubrication evenly across the tracks. A quick function test ensures that the hammers drop correctly and the actions cycle without a hitch, leaving the gear ready for the next skirmish.