What to use to grease semi-auto pistols?

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Hey guys,

Just curious as to what to use to grease the internal parts of my pistol? when i bought the pistol i was told it had plenty of grease and it would last me for a wihle, but i believe "a while" is begining to expire and i want to keep the pistol running in tip top shape. I've been told not to use your standard gun oil... thats fine... but what do I use? any tips or info would be greatly appreciated, as well as any other pistol cleaing information, tips or tricks. Thanks again guys.
 
the slide mostly, but everything on the inside seemed fairly greased initially. what do you suggest? this is my first pistol so i'm still just learning, i took it out for the second time today, put about 100 rounds through it and for the last two mags the slide wouldn't stay open when the mag was finished? any ideas what mighta happend there? just a matter of needing a cleaning?
 
o and just with using regular standard gun oil... the grease that is in it is thick and not runny at all, i dunno if grease and oil should be mixed:S
 
Grease works a lot better than oil. Get yourself some high temp. lithium based grease, or silicone based grease. Oils run out of your firearms or burn off. Grease doesn't go anywhere. It's a bit messy but it works very well. All my firearms are now lubed with grease.

TDC
 
I use the "ultra high tech lubricant" known as wheel bearing grease sold at Cambodian Tire - the stuff that's used on boat trailer bearings (waterproof) and less than $5 for a lifetime supply - stinks, but works.
 
Years ago, a gun smith told me to start using gun oil with Teflon in it.

He said that from all of the guns he's worked on, the ones that had applications of Teflon would retain a build up of it on treated surfaces.

For years now I exclusively use Birchwood Casey 100% Synthetic Gun Oil with Teflon. It is really good. After the gun has sat for a while, the wetness fades away leaving behind a really durable buildup of Teflon etc. which is wax-like in nature and feel. This is one reason that sythetic with Teflon offers, among other things, superior cold weather performance. It is also, among other things, resistant to 'burn-off'.

Also, unlike some greases, it is really easy to apply (spray can) and because it doesn't stay wet or sticky, it doesn't attract as much crap when the gun is being fired, making for continued proper operation and easier cleaning.
 
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THOR74 said:
Years ago, a gun smith told me to start using gun oil with Teflon in it.

He said that from all of the guns he's worked on, the ones that had applications of Teflon would retain a build up of it on treated surfaces.

For years now I exclusively use Birchwood Casey 100% Synthetic Gun Oil with Teflon. It is really good. After the gun has sat for a while, the wetness fades away leaving behind a really durable buildup of Teflon etc. which is wax-like in nature and feel. This is one reason that sythetic with Teflon offers, among other things, superior cold weather performance. It is also, among other things, resistant to 'burn-off'.

Also, unlike some greases, it is really easy to apply (spray can) and because it doesn't stay wet or sticky, it doesn't attract as much crap when the gun is being fired, making for easier cleaning.
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If I had that fancy Dlask, I'd use that stuff too! :D
 
Thanks "ian in vic" - made my day! :)

But honestly, the stuff isn't that expensive - a can of it costs around ten bucks or so and lasts a long time. I use it on all of my guns, especially the ones that don't get shot very often.
 
I've ran semi pistols in wide ambient swings (-25°C to 35°C) with both Breakfree CLP and TW25B with no malfunctions. Generally, these days I stick with the CLP for everything.
 
THOR74 said:
Years ago, a gun smith told me to start using gun oil with Teflon in it.

He said that from all of the guns he's worked on, the ones that had applications of Teflon would retain a build up of it on treated surfaces.

For years now I exclusively use Birchwood Casey 100% Synthetic Gun Oil with Teflon. It is really good. After the gun has sat for a while, the wetness fades away leaving behind a really durable buildup of Teflon etc. which is wax-like in nature and feel. This is one reason that sythetic with Teflon offers, among other things, superior cold weather performance. It is also, among other things, resistant to 'burn-off'.

Also, unlike some greases, it is really easy to apply (spray can) and because it doesn't stay wet or sticky, it doesn't attract as much crap when the gun is being fired, making for easier cleaning.
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Nice Dlask 1911 and where to buy this Birchwood Casey 100% Synthetic Gun Oil with Teflon ....
 
I use synthetic motor oil. If it's made for the temps and pressures inside an internal combustion engine, it's fine for guns. Cheap too, compared to fancy "gun oils".
 
I use Brian Enos SLide Glide -lite on the recoil spring assembly, thin coat on the barrel, and slide rails....also around the hammer strut/hammer spring...I use oil....if so just sparingly on the mag springs and to clean up the mags.
 
jonathonh said:
Hey guys,

Just curious as to what to use to grease the internal parts of my pistol? when i bought the pistol i was told it had plenty of grease and it would last me for a wihle, but i believe "a while" is begining to expire and i want to keep the pistol running in tip top shape. I've been told not to use your standard gun oil... thats fine... but what do I use? any tips or info would be greatly appreciated, as well as any other pistol cleaing information, tips or tricks. Thanks again guys.
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What kind of pistol are we talking about?
 
My choice is: strip it down, clean it thoroughly with varsol, blow it off with compressed air, give it a good spray with breakfree or tri flo, blow off the excess,wipe it down, let it sit for an hr., put a very small amount of lite oil on moving parts, put it back together! Breakfree and tri flo not only lubricate but coat it to keep stuff from sticking to it so it's easier to clean next time and it repeals water. Take apart your mags and do them too, it will make a big difference! When you buy a new gun it's usually full of grease as a preservative and it should be completely cleaned out! If not it could cause problems and it could even be dangerous. I would never shoot a new gun without cleaning it first. As for the cost? If you can't afford to clean it, you can't afford to shoot it! Put the motor oil where it belongs, in you car. Good luck and have fun with your new toy! It may be your first but I bet not your last!!! M.
 
Don't get me wrong, anything will work but the man has a new toy and he wants it to be as good as possible. I think after you clean it your malfunction will either be solved or you will figger out the problem. Most likely just crud but if something is broke or bent you'll probably see it. M.
 
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