Oil vs Grease? - Page 2

Dolphin · September 1st, 2007, 10:26 PM

Does anyone have first hand experience with Slide-Glide or TW25B?

NaturalSelection · September 2nd, 2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

I put a small dot of grease on each of the the guides on my Glocks (the ones on the receiver that fit into the grooves of the slide). No malfuctions.

you could put rocks in the guides of your glocks and they wont malfunction.

Thumper · September 2nd, 2007, 01:55 AM

I use TW25B on my slide rails and gun oil everywhere else that needs lubrication in my SIG's, never had any problems.

Sam Douthit · September 2nd, 2007, 02:00 AM

It depends on the kind of grease, the temperature, and the amount of grease. There is grease designed to be applied to slides and other parts of guns that must be applied very lightly and on a clean surface and carefully. Yes too much grease will slow down the slide and could cause a malfunction. Extreme cold is another problem and just using a low temperature lube is better. A good gun oil of a known brand will probably be OK. Too much of anything can be a problem. Also in severe condition like sand blowing in a desert area could cause a well oiled, greased gun to collect dirt. Keeping a gun clean and lightly oiled is usually sufficient. I have cleaned guns with solvents and air pressure just like car parts, that works too. Some lubricants can seep into ammunition and cause problems. Moderation is advised. Read some good literature on gun cleaning and keep climate and use in mind.

Cap'n · September 2nd, 2007, 02:06 AM

Beretta gun oil for me. The slide on the Beretta feels like it's on ball bearings.

retiredswine · September 2nd, 2007, 02:26 AM

I have heard good things about Mobil 1,... anyone else have an opinion or experiance with this product?

P95Carry · September 2nd, 2007, 11:56 AM

I have related my grease experience before - briefly it was ........

SIG 226 ST - pretty tight tolerances ..... started running bad with FTF's. Had put Tetra grease on rails and shot a mag or two and left it be before next use in a competition, when the trouble occurred.

I must have gathered enough crud that with std pressure (9mm) it slowed it down such that full rear travel was unobtainable. When I field stripped and took out recoil ass'y, I replaced slide and was aware of serious drag.

These days - oil all the way even if my lube interval is shorter. Mobil 1 and/or Militech 1 for me. I think if Mobil 1 was all I had it would serve fine for all lube in the gun.

Even the R9 used to have grease recommended for slide but I know now that too with its tight tolerances suffered and it now is an oil lube job.

downrange · September 2nd, 2007, 12:07 PM

i use oil only. not only does it work just fine, but cleans the carbon and itself off much easier than grease. oh, ...and i use very little too.

Dolphin · September 2nd, 2007, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the replies. I think i'll stick with oil.

ccw9mm · September 2nd, 2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolphin

Is it true that grease will slow down your slide speed? Could this cause a malfunction?

Not a good grease. A good oil can run to places you don't intend; a good grease will flow less far. ie, Militec-1 oil and Militec-1 grease. There are plenty of quality products out there. Pick one that's designed for firearms, designed without additives and components that can seize up in the cold, don't attract significant amounts of gunge and dirt.

September 2nd, 2007, 01:55 AM	#13
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,649	I use TW25B on my slide rails and gun oil everywhere else that needs lubrication in my SIG's, never had any problems. __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

September 2nd, 2007, 02:00 AM	#14
Sam Douthit Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bowdon, GA Posts: 181	Grease on slides It depends on the kind of grease, the temperature, and the amount of grease. There is grease designed to be applied to slides and other parts of guns that must be applied very lightly and on a clean surface and carefully. Yes too much grease will slow down the slide and could cause a malfunction. Extreme cold is another problem and just using a low temperature lube is better. A good gun oil of a known brand will probably be OK. Too much of anything can be a problem. Also in severe condition like sand blowing in a desert area could cause a well oiled, greased gun to collect dirt. Keeping a gun clean and lightly oiled is usually sufficient. I have cleaned guns with solvents and air pressure just like car parts, that works too. Some lubricants can seep into ammunition and cause problems. Moderation is advised. Read some good literature on gun cleaning and keep climate and use in mind. __________________ Sambo74 SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM

September 2nd, 2007, 02:06 AM	#15
Cap'n Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,100	Beretta gun oil for me. The slide on the Beretta feels like it's on ball bearings. __________________ Welcome to Tennessee, the patron state of shootin' stuff.--SHOOTER

September 2nd, 2007, 11:56 AM	#17
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	I have related my grease experience before - briefly it was ........ SIG 226 ST - pretty tight tolerances ..... started running bad with FTF's. Had put Tetra grease on rails and shot a mag or two and left it be before next use in a competition, when the trouble occurred. I must have gathered enough crud that with std pressure (9mm) it slowed it down such that full rear travel was unobtainable. When I field stripped and took out recoil ass'y, I replaced slide and was aware of serious drag. These days - oil all the way even if my lube interval is shorter. Mobil 1 and/or Militech 1 for me. I think if Mobil 1 was all I had it would serve fine for all lube in the gun. Even the R9 used to have grease recommended for slide but I know now that too with its tight tolerances suffered and it now is an oil lube job. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

September 2nd, 2007, 12:07 PM	#18
downrange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: levittown PA Posts: 568	i use oil only. not only does it work just fine, but cleans the carbon and itself off much easier than grease. oh, ...and i use very little too. __________________ What's this button do?

September 1st, 2007, 10:26 PM	#11
Dolphin Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 213	Does anyone have first hand experience with Slide-Glide or TW25B?

September 2nd, 2007, 02:26 AM	#16
retiredswine Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pa. Posts: 61	I have heard good things about Mobil 1,... anyone else have an opinion or experiance with this product?

September 2nd, 2007, 03:05 PM	#19
Dolphin Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 213	Thanks for the replies. I think i'll stick with oil.

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