LRRP Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 What is the best lube to use on a 1911 slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm sure this question has been asked before on this forum. Check it out on the "Search" and I'm sure you will get many different responses. PM sent. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 This subject is way too overthought. Get a gun lube or some engine oil. It all works if you use it. Myself, I use the little tubes I get as giveaways at major matches. 40K of .45 in a 1911 in two years with no failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 http://www.brianenos.com/store/slide-glide.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Try militec-1. Excellent products, excellent customer service, and they support our troops. If you would like to try a sample give them a call. Thanks, Robby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWeaver Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I use break-free on a Q-tip to wipe along all of the wear points and rails. That way I don't use too much. I've used just about everything on the market and it all works the same for me as long as you don't use too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroe3 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I prefer thick oil...80w-140. Lighter than grease, stickier than Mobile 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Brownell's give a way tubes and a Qtip to spread it out. No issues and it doesnt drip everywhere. Also have a tube of slide glide i got off a prize table for the hottest months (SE NM 100+ temps Jun - Sept) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Royal purple or Mobile one in a dropper bottle or syringe. A little on the rails and on top of the barrel before you shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdboytyler Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 +1 on the Mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capizzo Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I've got a shooting friend who happens to be a PhD in metalurgy. I figured he might know something about this stuff, so I asked him a couple years ago what he uses on his guns and his reply was, "Motor oil, 30w". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Slide Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkwatch Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 no one uses actually gun oil and grease? Maybe I should start using motor oil too from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator11 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Mobil 1, works well and real easy on the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 http://www.brianenos.com/store/slide-glide.html This is the correct answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Lots of good lubes on the market. In very hot climates a very light teflon or petroleum based grease will work well. I prefer to run my guns wet with a heavy oil. Edited June 8, 2012 by TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRRP Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks for all the info. I just got the slide glide in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cundiff5535 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Ever use Zombie Blood Gun Oil? I use it on all my stuff... IMO its the best stuff on the market. With that said, I know the owner of the company well, and by no means do I want to break any forum rules by talking about it more than I am supposed to... not sure if I am (I have their logo in my name). Google search it, and I am sure you will find a few people out there using it. Edited June 20, 2012 by Cundiff5535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Slide Glide on the slide rails, locking lugs and barrel bushing. 50 50 mix of Mobil 1 and ATF on everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostershooter Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) I've been using Lucas Red N Tacky #2 for a little over 10 years now on all of my firearms that require it. Some of the things I like about Red N Tacky is that it stays where you put it, it doesn't run when it gets really hot, and a little goes a long way. I switched over from Mobil 1 and have never looked back. I was using this stuff on a large scale with my boat, vehicles, and machinery, and did a little research. Not only does it wick away debris and powder residue, but it completely displaces moisture. Also, it doesn't absorb powder residue like some greases do. Use it sparingly. A little goes a long way. On each of my 1911s I add just a dab to the end of a q-tip to completely lube them and 2 q-tip applications with my M1A and each of my AR-15s. Edited June 23, 2012 by roostershooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Slide glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I like a product called corrosionX as it has a better corrosion preventative in it then most of the other oils. I use it as a cleaner lubricant and protectant on all my guns. I do use the appropriate viscosity slide glide from brian for the rails and locking lugs in my 2011/1911 platforms. Find something you like and us it. Cheers Retread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahK Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Slide-glide FTW, never going back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Badger Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I use slide glide I suspect a bit excessively. I thought a bit more was better than too little, i like it wet and slippery Ha Ha. Whats wrong with using too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I use grease on all of my guns. Oil just runs off. If you're using oil and your gun runs, I suspect that it'd also run completely dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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