How do you lubricate your carry gun?

C9H13NO3 · January 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM

I had always just lubricated with my normal old CLP. Reading sigforum, I noticed a few people talking about using grease. I decided to look into this a little, and I've decided to make the switch. I have a MilComm TW25B syringe and a few 4oz tubes sitting in my helmet bag. We use it to lube our machine guns. Turns out, it's also what works best for normal pistols.

I was reading on a few sites like cylinder & slide that oil will run out of the gun into the holster when carrying, and they also suggested grease. So how do y'all do it?

Sportsterguy · January 29th, 2009, 07:36 PM

Militec-1.. Break Free is ancient technology compared to this stuff. Been using it for 3 years and it is fantastic! Follow their directions and your gun will kiss you out of thanks. Free 1 oz. samples fro LEO and military folks. You folks have to try this conditioner/lube out!

VR/

Roger

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randy7601 · January 29th, 2009, 07:50 PM

+1 for Militec 1!

C9H13NO3 · January 29th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Don't you have to do some crazy heat treatment thing when you use militec? A small bottle of it came with my 229, and I remember it said something about that. I never did end up using it.

drs1457 · January 29th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Weapon Shield. They sent me a free sample which turned out to be a full sized tube with syringe.

threefeathers · January 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Militec1 Grease.

bandit383 · January 29th, 2009, 08:05 PM

I lube very little...cuts down on being a magnat for lint and gunk...

Rick

Dal1Celt · January 29th, 2009, 08:08 PM

I use Slip 2000 to lub, it's absolutely great stuff IMO.

hybrid · January 29th, 2009, 08:13 PM

voted for grease, I do %90 grease on it, I oil the rest

QKShooter · January 29th, 2009, 08:18 PM

I use WeaponShield on my carry guns but, fairly recently I checked out GunZilla and that is great also.

For extended shooting sessions I use Jardines Extreme on my semi-automatic Slide/Frame rails.
Probably not necessary with the WeaponShield but, (force of habit) I do it anyway.

View Poll Results: How do you lubricate after cleaning?
CLP	94	32.53%
Other synthetic oils	128	44.29%
Grease	45	15.57%
Dry lubricants	13	4.50%
Bone dry	9	3.11%
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January 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#1
C9H13NO3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,154	How do you lubricate your carry gun? I had always just lubricated with my normal old CLP. Reading sigforum, I noticed a few people talking about using grease. I decided to look into this a little, and I've decided to make the switch. I have a MilComm TW25B syringe and a few 4oz tubes sitting in my helmet bag. We use it to lube our machine guns. Turns out, it's also what works best for normal pistols. I was reading on a few sites like cylinder & slide that oil will run out of the gun into the holster when carrying, and they also suggested grease. So how do y'all do it? __________________ -Ryan All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

January 29th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#2
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 943	Militec-1 Militec-1.. Break Free is ancient technology compared to this stuff. Been using it for 3 years and it is fantastic! Follow their directions and your gun will kiss you out of thanks. Free 1 oz. samples fro LEO and military folks. You folks have to try this conditioner/lube out! VR/ Roger MILITEC-1 - The ONLY all-purpose synthetic metal conditioner and gun oil __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

January 29th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#3
randy7601 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 2,643	+1 for Militec 1! __________________ Randy - - - - - Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog, it's too dark to read. -Groucho Marx

January 29th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#4
C9H13NO3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,154	Don't you have to do some crazy heat treatment thing when you use militec? A small bottle of it came with my 229, and I remember it said something about that. I never did end up using it. __________________ -Ryan All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

January 29th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#5
drs1457 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SC & ATL Posts: 353	Weapon Shield. They sent me a free sample which turned out to be a full sized tube with syringe. __________________ NRA, IDPA, GSSF & GSSA member Certified Glock Armorer

January 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#6
threefeathers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 501	Militec1 Grease.

January 29th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#7
bandit383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,681	I lube very little...cuts down on being a magnat for lint and gunk... Rick

January 29th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Dal1Celt VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,523	I use Slip 2000 to lub, it's absolutely great stuff IMO. __________________ What? Me worry?

January 29th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#9
hybrid Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Home of little boy, NM Posts: 223	voted for grease, I do %90 grease on it, I oil the rest __________________ NO 3rd party disputes The power of imagination is the key to life. It helps you think ahead, consider the possibilities,and prepare you for the future. If you lack that ability, you're no different from livestock trapped behind a fence.

January 29th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#10
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	I use WeaponShield on my carry guns but, fairly recently I checked out GunZilla and that is great also. For extended shooting sessions I use Jardines Extreme on my semi-automatic Slide/Frame rails. Probably not necessary with the WeaponShield but, (force of habit) I do it anyway. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ The Day The Moon Stood Still. Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lQDdegr2s*

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