Triggers usually should never be lubed. Not designed for that (sear friction) and once lubed they accumulate dust. Something like Gun Scrubber or Quick Scrub III would be better if you need the long skinny red applicator tube. Or better yet, lighter fluid (naptha).
It's "silicone" but fair enough. Still, unless the trigger maker recommended that to you, I'd ask them for an opinion on that. And if they endorse it, we'd all benefit from know what specific product you're using. Thanks!
It leaves a film. Thats all the lubricant needed. Every other mfr recommends nothing.
No lighter fluid I've used leaves a film that I was aware of. In fact, folks (like your 'umble narrator) who repair very valuable old instruments like guitars and violins use lighter fluid (or VM&P naptha) to clean oil and wax residue from wood in preparation for gluing and/or refinishing. Nothing that leaves a residue would be appropriate for that! And one thing you never want to put on wood, lacquer or any finish is silicone if there's a chance you would want to refinish it in the future. Silicone is virtually impossible to remove from old finish or wood. Ask anyone.
That's a contradiction. If it's a cleaner and a lube, then ... it's a lube. If trigger makers disallow any lube, then they disallow lighter fluid. Since they recommend lighter fluid, then it's not a lube.
Do whatever the trigger maker recommends.
I don't believe cleaning a Jewell trigger with brake cleaner or any other degreaser will cause it to rust. Nor do I believe Ronsonol will prevent one from rusting. Even if you think you've demonstrated this yourself, there's something else going on. There are scores of testimonials out on various forums to using Ronsonol as a degreaser, including in preparation for painting metal.
