Best Slide Lubrication
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Consensus? You're kidding, right?
Good primer on lubes:
http://grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html
Probably the closest thing to a common consensus is I think a heavy, good-adhering grease. But other things can work, too.
jcwit
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And AAAAAWWWWWAAAAYYYYY we go!
Sapper771
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I just recently started using grease in guns. I am using TW25B right now and it has worked ok so far.
Zak Smith
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When I had a carbon steel slide on a Ti 1911 frame, my gunsmith recommended TW25B and it did prevent any galling.
On everything else, I use one or two drops of FP-10.
Glocks I run dry.
-z
On everything else, I use one or two drops of FP-10.
Glocks I run dry.
-z
LiveLife
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Break-free or leftover synthetic motor oil in the oil bottle from oil change.
A2lockdown
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i did a similar search on a bunch of forums, break free clp or FP10 are the most popular
personally, i bought both, but my gun liked break free from the start so i never switched
and there is never a consensus on anything about guns
personally, i bought both, but my gun liked break free from the start so i never switched
and there is never a consensus on anything about guns
c919
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It's Mobil 1 for me.
WarMachine
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You're bound to get dozens of answers.
I personally have had no issues with full synthetic motor oil on any of my handguns or rifles. A few drops on the pistols, and I run my AR15's wet. They run like tops.
However, there is no "best".
I personally have had no issues with full synthetic motor oil on any of my handguns or rifles. A few drops on the pistols, and I run my AR15's wet. They run like tops.
However, there is no "best".
Mad Magyar
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RIG +P grease.....
P97
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In September, a Pipe Gate going into my Ranch was screeching at the homemade hinges. I sprayed it and the Padlock that locks it. We've had a wet winter and snow. I haven't done anything else to them, and they work smooth, and with no rust or noticeable friction on the hinge area. I have other Padlocks that I sprayed at the same, time and they work perfect with all the rain we've had. I've used the same thing on all my guns, and they work fine. A lot of things will work if used often enough, but I've never found anything that will compare to Eezox. Try a little on hinges or something that rub together all the time and see what you think?
Wayne G
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I use Tetra Gun Grease on my Beretta 92 FS Inox and it works great! I apply a thin coating with a very small brush and it does not migrate at all. I also apply it in places that powder residue likes to accumulate and it simply wipes off with a Q-tip after firing.
dbarale
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Whatever is on the bench...
I have used anything from Hoppes 9 to Mobil 1 ATF, air tool oil, sewing machine oil, lately I have even used Lucas oil stabilizer (a bit too thick and tacky, not recommended).
So far I have yet to really notice a difference. If your gun is that dependant on what lubricant you are using it might have other issues.
One thing I do not use as a lubricant is WD40, I have used it as a cleaner though.
I have used anything from Hoppes 9 to Mobil 1 ATF, air tool oil, sewing machine oil, lately I have even used Lucas oil stabilizer (a bit too thick and tacky, not recommended).
So far I have yet to really notice a difference. If your gun is that dependant on what lubricant you are using it might have other issues.
One thing I do not use as a lubricant is WD40, I have used it as a cleaner though.
My pocket guns never see oil or grease from the first time I clean them.
I use RZ-50 dry lube that never leaves residue, doesn't migrate, does not attract or hold lint and makes cleaning my pistols a snap to clean without that dirt attracting and dirt holding oil and grease on them.
My first P-3AT has over 3000 rounds through it and has not been oiled or greased since the day I brought it home.
I never could understand why people think gun parts require such special lubrication, especially when compared with the stress auto engine parts and other machinery are under.
I use RZ-50 dry lube that never leaves residue, doesn't migrate, does not attract or hold lint and makes cleaning my pistols a snap to clean without that dirt attracting and dirt holding oil and grease on them.
My first P-3AT has over 3000 rounds through it and has not been oiled or greased since the day I brought it home.
I never could understand why people think gun parts require such special lubrication, especially when compared with the stress auto engine parts and other machinery are under.
RonBernert
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OOOH OOOH OOOH! Wake me up when we get to the 1911 or Glock part!!
You spoke to soon!
Zack Smith said:
Why would you run any automatic dry?
I use Rem-Oil on everything. I like it because it's nice and thin, but doesn't dry out too fast. It also leaves a lubricating film even if it dries. I've tried grease and thicker oils and hated them. They just gunk up the machine.
LiveLife
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Wake up!!!
SKINRBACK
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I started using a coating of gun grease on the slide. It seems to stay put and that's good for long term storage. It's the hoppes kind and it smells good, that's part of the cleaning experience.
RonBernert
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Prion
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Wilson Combat gun grease or Universal. Universal is an oil and grease mixture that I really like on my Sig rails. Now we've got Sig in the mix as well!!!
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I don't think your gun is going to know the difference between gun oil, Mobil 1, or grease. After trying various products over the years I have never had a gun stoppage or breakage due to poor lubrication. I think the whole issue is overblown. Whatever you got should work fine as long as it's a good quality lubricant.
LiveLife
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Leftover oil in the bottles from oil change is free too ....
I have a large bottle of Break-free and saw the price on a new bottle
I have a large bottle of Break-free and saw the price on a new bottle
w_houle
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Heresy! It's either bacon grease, or nothing!
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