robot Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 How much lube do you put on your Open blasters? Especially when shooting a large match with over 150-200 rounds. I clean my guns after every match but am always wondering how much lube is optimum. I remember shooting my single stack 1911 in a SS match once and by the 7th stage, the SO and I can hear very clearly that the gun is dry when I rack the slide. It still functions though. I'm just wondering if you guys lube it the same as your other guns or have a specific lube regiment for your race gun. Pictures would be awesome! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 How much lube do you put on your Open blasters? Especially when shooting a large match with over 150-200 rounds. I clean my guns after every match but am always wondering how much lube is optimum. I remember shooting my single stack 1911 in a SS match once and by the 7th stage, the SO and I can hear very clearly that the gun is dry when I rack the slide. It still functions though. I'm just wondering if you guys lube it the same as your other guns or have a specific lube regiment for your race gun. Pictures would be awesome! Thanks! As much FP10 oil as I can get without running out on my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDPMatt Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Slide Glide lite.... liberally. tear it down and clean it once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBOpen Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Slide Glide lite.... liberally. tear it down and clean it once a year. I'm with you - Slide Glide Lite, as little as possible on rails and link to avoid collecting desert dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 SG Lite when it's warm, not too much. FP10 when it's cold, lots and lots. Unfortunately my open gun needs to be cleaned about every 500 rounds to stay at peak function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Not very wet at all. FP-10, just a light film on the barrel, rails, and link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 ok, so just like a normal 1911 then right? do you guys ever have to lube it in the middle of a big match? (apart from emergency cleaning from dropping it etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 During a multi-day match, I'll check it over each evening to make sure nothing nasty has built up or run dry. Clean and lubricate accordingly. Shot some matches in the middle of a West Texas sandstorm. Clean and lub between stages were all that kept 'em running that day. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Wet, if it's a big match, depending on conditions, I'll oil it up as necessary during the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpl Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Mobil 1, very wet. After lubing I will hand cycle it 10 to 15 times and wipe the excess off, usually at the back of the frame and thecomp/slide junction. I will also clean it between matches. Most Open guns are well fit, after all you are aiming the frame in most instances. I want to do what I can to maximize the life of the fit and keep the gun hitting where the dot is for as long as I can. I've been using Mobil 1 for years and have no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Amish 1 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 A couple drops on and into the rails, front and rear of slide, plus front of barrel A few racks and then wipe the excess off. At least once for every match day, if I shoot 8 or so stages in one day, I'll add a couple drops halfway through. Right now, it's Castrol ATF for me, seems to stay on the rails all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I HATE using oil on my open guns. When I do, I'm cleaning the lens, of the Cmore every stage. If it's above 40 degrees, I use Slide Glide lite. If it looks like it will be colder, either Mobil1, of, FP10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 If it moves, I lube it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hot moving things need lubrication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShot Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 When I bought my first open gun, a Dawson tuned Trubor, Dave said to lube liberally with FP10. My shooting buddy's favorite comment is, "Jim, your gun is leaking again!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I can't remember where I read/heard it but one of my favorite quotes about 1911's is: Q: How much lube do I put on my 1911? A: More. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 My open gun drips oil about like an old Harley... (if you leave it sitting anywhere for a while it marks its territory.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzYooper Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'm part of the "if its not splashing back in your face as your shooting it, it doesn't have enough oil" group also. Lots of oil collects lots of dust and other annoying things so I clean my top end after every match. If I didn't clean it after every match I wouldn't use as much oil. My 2011 lower does not get a lot of oil as I don't clean that as often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUbor9 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Dripping with my secret formula but i take it to a safety area and clean it if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calishootr Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 im notorious for running mine pretty wet all ofthe time, it has worked for me, cept it did bite me in the butt up in reno nv. where the dirt/sand is like talcum powder and mixed w/ gunoil becomes a paste/valve lapping compound...like was said earlier i use grease, but untill the summertime, the colder months FP-10... side note i just got back from a weekend of squirrel shooting and it never got above 28 degrees, my rifle was lubed with FP-10 and ran like a champ all weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) A couple drops on and into the rails, front and rear of slide, plus front of barrel Don't forget the top of the barrel hood and locking lugs. That area rubs the underside of the slide, more so on an open guns because of the extra weight of the comp and the downward force from the gasses Edited April 11, 2011 by TMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellymc Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 A couple drops on and into the rails, front and rear of slide, plus front of barrel Don't forget the top of the barrel hood and locking lugs. That area rubs the underside of the slide, more so on an open guns because of the extra weight of the comp and the downward force from the gasses I just learn about oil on the hood.One drop the other day brought mine back to speed.Never realized the need for it before. I sure it depends how your gun is fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) My feeling is more is better when it comes to open guns. I lube like JPL with either Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 and Slide Glide. I do not have to worry about blowing sand getting in the gun in my area. Edited April 11, 2011 by Jaxshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the duck of death Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Glock 34 open gun gets 2 or 3 drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 a little slide glide on the slide rails and on the barrel, light dosage of FP10 on the rest of the moving parts. too much oil and it gets all over the lens of my Cmore which is in a 90 degree mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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