[Snowdog]

A friend of mine who was smitten by the Glock-bug long ago will use nothing other than a funky silver metallic-hued grease made for sparkplug threads on the slide rails of his handguns (only owns Glocks).

I personally don't see anything particularly wrong with this, but is this practice as uncommon as I believe it to be? He claims he knows of others who do this as well, and swears it will extend the life of his firearms if use in lieu of common gun oils.

[Bowlcut]

anti seaze compound. an innert compound used to keep two dissimmlar metals from chemicaly "welding" them selves together. i dont think it will prolong the life of a gun, but it might work in a pinch. the stuff is too sticky for me...as it is very hard to clean off once you get it on something.

[Handy]

I don't see the application with Glocks, but stainless or alloy framed guns might benefit.

But it doesn't sound like this stuff is a lube, so maybe it could be used as a protective layer on the metal rails, with a lubricating grease or oil over it?

[Mal H]

Antiseize lubricants work well for the purpose for which they are designed. Even though it is called a 'lubricant' it isn't intended to be used as such. It is intended for static usage, spark plugs, manifold pins and bolts, etc. Most modern spark plugs don't even require it since their threads usually come plated with an antiseize metal (nickel, titanium, etc.)

The AS compounds are also electrically conductive (probably part of the solution that makes them antiseizing) although that most likely won't have any effect on a handgun. I believe one ingredient is finely powdered Aluminum.

Your friend's statement where he swears it will extend the life of his firearms must be taken with a grain of salt. I don't believe anyone has performed a test to see which of two Glocks that were worn out, one using the AS as the lube and one using conventional oils or greases, lasted longer.

All that being said, it probably won't hurt his Glock at all. But it sure is messy as Bowlcut implied.

[Snowdog]

It appeared to me to be a little eccentric anyway. I figured if this material was half as protective as he claims it to be, it would be marketed by Break Free or the like.

Just wanted to run it through the collective database before I heard any more "claims" from him about his odd-ball protective practices.

[bountyhunter]

RIG +p makes a lube specifically to prevent galling that works fine and is intended for lubing rails. Brownells sells it (I use it).

[1911Tuner]

Howdy,

Keep in mind that any grease...or heavy application of oil
is a dirt magnet. The grease turns into an effective lapping
compound. Bad juju.

For temporary use for maximum protection...such as a
range trip with an intent to shoot a half case of ammo,
the best that I've used is Lubriplate. 5 bucks will buy enough
to last a long time. When the session is over, clean it out completely, and re-lube lightly with a good lubricant dsigned for firearms. FP-10 is good...CLP is almost-bu-not-quite as good...but
whatever you use, use it sparingly if the gun is to be carried.

Happy shootin!
T

[Jesse H]

And also...anti-seize smells awful.

[Ky Larry]

Jessie H
The copper based anti-seize made by Never-Seize doesn't smell as bad as the Lock-Tite stuff and cleans up a lot easier. FWIW.