Maybe not as good as caliber debate

[wcd]

So been doing some research after my new to me STI 1911. Historically I have utilized oil but lately I am running across several articles that are recommending grease instead of oil. I have already discarded the articles that recommend minimal if any oil. So what is your preference?

 

[snapping turtle]

So many choices it is like choosing a personal lubricant.

I like A thin layer of white lithium grease on the slide and guide rod /spring.
Temperature can make some grease less well greasy. Can effect oil also. In modern grease and oil you would be talking artic temps to make the grease ineffective.

Normally use it on my auto rifles also. It can catch powder residue in dirty 22 rounds like remington golden bullets. I have not seen this in my auto pistols.

 

[Bigtanker]

churchmouse liked to use Lucas Engine Assembly Lube on parts of his 1911. That's what I bought and use on mine.

 

[Mongo59]

I am a grease guy also. I use the grease made for variable pitch props in airplanes.

I use it on all my military stuff like Garands and 1911s.

 

[wcd]

churchmouse liked to use Lucas Engine Assembly Lube on parts of his 1911. That's what I bought and use on mine.

Wishing the Mouse was still with us. He had some some amazing work.

 

[Sigblitz]

CM told me to grease the slide.
You should grease anything that slides with a light grease like Black Rifle Balm. Grease top and side of rails, disconnect and disco slide. Use thick synthetic motor oil on pivot points and friction points. You want good oil that will stick. Grease will hold in contaminates. Oil will spread them out so clean and lube after a few hundred rounds.

 

[Sigblitz]

Wishing the Mouse was still with us. He had some some amazing work.

I remember that. It should be thick because it's assembly lube. Hopefully it's synthetic. Oil isn't what it used to be but the synthetics bind better than junk gun oil.

 

[wcd]

CM told me to grease the slide.
You should grease anything that slides with a light grease like Black Rifle Balm. Grease top and side of rails, disconnect and disco slide. Use thick synthetic motor oil on pivot points and friction points. You want good oil that will stick. Grease will hold in contaminates. Oil will spread them out so clean and lube after a few hundred rounds.

I Believe black rifle balm had put out a very extensive article that made a lot of good points for a quality grease versus oil. Knowing the Mouse recommended it gives it a high degree of credibility.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Just go to your local auto parts store. Use only on the slide.

 

[Sigblitz]

I Believe black rifle balm had put out a very extensive article that made a lot of good points for a quality grease versus oil. Knowing the Mouse recommended it gives it a high degree of credibility.

I don't know what grease he used.

 

[Sigblitz]

Just go to your local auto parts store. Use only on the slide.

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Good enough for Glock.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Good enough for Glock.

And lots of heavy equipment and industrial equipment and machines.

 

[Sigblitz]

And lots of heavy equipment and industrial equipment and machines.

I like it, more load bearing pressure protection.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I like it, more load bearing pressure protection.

The real reason is that in places that don't get good maintenance, once the grease dries up the copper is still there for lubrication. It does work real good at pressure and heat also though

 

[rosejm]

You grease guys: how does your grease stay slick enough to not interfere with operation?

Every grease I've encountered will be OK immediately after application, but completely fouled and nearly gummy after just a couple of magazines.

 

[Sigblitz]

You grease guys: how does your grease stay slick enough to not interfere with operation?

Every grease I've encountered will be OK immediately after application, but completely fouled and nearly gummy after just a couple of magazines.

Light grease. Heavy grease will absorb energy needed to cycle, especially when cold. Heavy silicone and anti seize is better than not having anything, but the lighter the better. Only on things that slide. Heavy molecular bonding oil on friction points, and lots of it.

 

[Sigblitz]

Just my .

 

[Jaybird1980]

You grease guys: how does your grease stay slick enough to not interfere with operation?

Every grease I've encountered will be OK immediately after application, but completely fouled and nearly gummy after just a couple of magazines.

You can't get past it. Grease is going to collect and hold the contaminants. The good news is it is still lubricating if you use an EP grease.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Light grease. Heavy grease will absorb energy needed to cycle, especially when cold. Heavy silicone and anti seize is better than not having anything, but the lighter the better. Only on things that slide. Heavy molecular bonding oil on friction points, and lots of it.

I'm not sure the reason you have anti seize and grease in a different category.

 

[Sigblitz]

Oops, missed. Thought you said thick enough. I prefer oil over heavy grease, same reasons.