Zaydok Allen
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Good to hear from someone who knows one of the pros/experts. Thanks for responding.He has seen the use of oil on rails shorten the life of frames by tens of thousands of rounds, because they allow wear through the hard anodizing on the aluminum frame rails.
So a few questions and comments for clarification. I shoot an all steel 1911, a Wilson/Beretta Brig Tac, a Sig P220 with a an all steel frame, and a couple polymer guns.
Was Mr Gray concerned at all about steel on steel, or does his assertion about the benefits of using grease apply there as well? Of course you will still wear a gun out if you shoot it enough. So maybe materials aside, grease is a good idea anyway?
I will likely change over to using grease on the Beretta as it is an aluminum framed gun but I'm debating the other guns for the other benefits you mentioned.
So my typical range and practice sessions typically last 160 to 300 rounds per gun, multiple times per year. However round count never exceeds 1400 rounds per gun per year.
I'm guessing with proper care my guns will easily outlast me. I'm probably worrying more than needed. I appreciate the input.