proper gun lube ?'s

jca1 · May 20th, 2009, 07:56 PM

If I were to take my 1911 completely down, is gun oil enough for the internal parts like the mag release spring, main spring, etc. or should these be greased, and if so what kind of grease is best?

Knuckledrager · May 20th, 2009, 08:02 PM

The springs should not be oiled. As for the parts that do need it, I use Slip 2000 extreme weapon lube grease and the same product in 30 wt.

ripley16 · May 20th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knuckledrager

The springs should not be oiled. As for the parts that do need it, I use Slip 2000 extreme weapon lube grease and the same product in 30 wt.

Yes gun oil is enough, and it is what just about every maker reccomends in their manual. Some people like to put some light grease, such as TW25b, on the rails.

I respectfully disagree with Knuckledrager on oiling the spring, and the other metal parts for that matter. Some rust inhibitor, oil or some other, should be used on all metal parts or else you risk the chance of corrosion. It doesn't take much to be effective.

Sportsterguy · May 20th, 2009, 09:57 PM

I use nothing but Militec-1 on my carry weapons. I lube everything on the outers and innards with it. Great stuff and free samples to military members. Try it, you'll like it.

MILITEC-1 - The ONLY all-purpose synthetic metal conditioner and gun oil

One's in the safe are waxed on the outside and a light coat of grease in the barrels.

Sportsterguy · May 20th, 2009, 09:58 PM

I use nothing but Militec-1 on my carry weapons, including my SA 1911. I lube everything on the outers and innards with it. Great stuff and free samples to military members. Try it, you'll like it.

MILITEC-1 - The ONLY all-purpose synthetic metal conditioner and gun oil

One's in the safe are waxed on the outside and a light coat of grease in the barrels.

wine6978 · May 20th, 2009, 10:17 PM

I guess I'm anal. I use Rem oil, then Corrosion X on everything on the gun. Then I go at the rails with a light coat of Gunslick grease.

QKShooter · May 20th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Actually I do use a Q-Tip lightly dampened with any type of CLP oil and run that into the mainspring housing to lightly lube it and I add the tinest touch of oil on the magazine release spring and the plunger tube spring.

All of my other internal parts I also oil with a CLP (Cleans Lubricates Protects) type oil and then wipe them all back off again.

Use BreakFree CLP - MILTEC - WeaponShield

jca1 · May 20th, 2009, 10:29 PM

cool, thanks.

jwilli2 · May 20th, 2009, 11:09 PM

lubriplate aero on rails miltec everywhere else.

edr9x23super · May 20th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Castrol Syntech.... Used it since my IPSC days back in 1990s to present.

This stuff was pioneered by the head pistolsmiths at STI (Benny Hill, Dave Dawson) when the first generation of high-cap 38 super guns were being built on the STI modular frames.....

May 20th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#1
jca1 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 273	proper gun lube ?'s If I were to take my 1911 completely down, is gun oil enough for the internal parts like the mag release spring, main spring, etc. or should these be greased, and if so what kind of grease is best?

May 20th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Knuckledrager Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 691	The springs should not be oiled. As for the parts that do need it, I use Slip 2000 extreme weapon lube grease and the same product in 30 wt. __________________ "The liberty of the individual is no gift of civilization. It was greatest before there was any civilization." Sigmund Freud

May 20th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#4
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 976	I use nothing but Militec-1 on my carry weapons. I lube everything on the outers and innards with it. Great stuff and free samples to military members. Try it, you'll like it. MILITEC-1 - The ONLY all-purpose synthetic metal conditioner and gun oil One's in the safe are waxed on the outside and a light coat of grease in the barrels. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

May 20th, 2009, 09:58 PM	#5
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 976	I use nothing but Militec-1 on my carry weapons, including my SA 1911. I lube everything on the outers and innards with it. Great stuff and free samples to military members. Try it, you'll like it. MILITEC-1 - The ONLY all-purpose synthetic metal conditioner and gun oil One's in the safe are waxed on the outside and a light coat of grease in the barrels. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

May 20th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#6
wine6978 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kingsville, TX Posts: 161	I guess I'm anal. I use Rem oil, then Corrosion X on everything on the gun. Then I go at the rails with a light coat of Gunslick grease. __________________ You can't go through life being afraid!! Sig 229 .40, Taurus 605 .357, Keltec P32

May 20th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#7
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,473	Actually I do use a Q-Tip lightly dampened with any type of CLP oil and run that into the mainspring housing to lightly lube it and I add the tinest touch of oil on the magazine release spring and the plunger tube spring. All of my other internal parts I also oil with a CLP (Cleans Lubricates Protects) type oil and then wipe them all back off again. Use BreakFree CLP - MILTEC - WeaponShield __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

May 20th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#8
jca1 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 273	cool, thanks.

May 20th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#9
jwilli2 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 11	lubriplate aero on rails miltec everywhere else.

May 20th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#10
edr9x23super Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,733	Castrol Syntech.... Used it since my IPSC days back in 1990s to present. This stuff was pioneered by the head pistolsmiths at STI (Benny Hill, Dave Dawson) when the first generation of high-cap 38 super guns were being built on the STI modular frames..... __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

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