jdknotts1 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Been working on getting my Benelli M4 running perfect for awhile. Always had a problem keeping the lube where I needed it. Half way through a shoot it would all be running out of the reciever in different areas. Thought about grease and had some unknown mfg grease given to me when I got a rifle from CMP. Took the little tubes of grease and mixed them with a little Mobile 1 motor oil. Works perfect and stays put! Problem is I'm running out. I'm looking for an automotive grease that I can substitute instead of spending the extra $$$ for "gun grease", which is a total rip-off. The current grease looks a lot like and has the consistency of red axle grease. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Been working on getting my Benelli M4 running perfect for awhile. Always had a problem keeping the lube where I needed it. Half way through a shoot it would all be running out of the reciever in different areas. Thought about grease and had some unknown mfg grease given to me when I got a rifle from CMP. Took the little tubes of grease and mixed them with a little Mobile 1 motor oil. Works perfect and stays put! Problem is I'm running out. I'm looking for an automotive grease that I can substitute instead of spending the extra $$ for "gun grease", which is a total rip-off. The current grease looks a lot like and has the consistency of red axle grease. Any ideas? I use CLP on my FN runs thru a 12 stage match no problem, with the draught here too much blowing grit for grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Maybe the Lucas brand's Red 'N' Tacky Grease might work (any auto store, wally world, etc carries it in tubes and cans). It's a lithium based grease, don't know about a Benelli but it works good on the M1A and AR-15. I think it works better than lubriplate. Should mix fine with a little mobile 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hany Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 If you got it from the cmp, its probably lubriplate...Its available in lots of places. When I use grease I usually use Tetra...hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 I just looked at lubriplate's website. They don't have anything specific to firearms. Which one would be the recommended lubricant for the m1a from the cmp? Took me awhile to get the shotgun running without a hitch. Don't want to have to start over especially three weeks before rockcastle pro am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hany Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Do a quick search at Brownells site, they sell a couple different sizes. One is called mil-spec grease...cant be too far off from what you have been using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batangueno Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Slide Glide from BrainEnos.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Do a quick search at Brownells site, they sell a couple different sizes. One is called mil-spec grease...cant be too far off from what you have been using. Found it. Thanks. Think I'll order some. I looked a little farther and it seems like thats exactly what I've been using. Saw a place selling it in the same little cups with yellow caps on it that says "GREASE.RIFLE". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hany Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Anytime Sir. In our Tx weather, I usually use grease in my duty guns during the hot months....all 9 of them! I have about finished off the tube of tetra, and have about half a syringe left of Brownells Action Magic, so I will probably be buying that 14 ounce can of lubriplate from Brownells myself, here shortly. THAT should last the rest of my career! I too mix it with whatever lube is handy, although I will probably use Mobil 1 too, as that is the lube that Richard Heinie listed when i received my PDP Govt from him years back...I just havent finished the GALLON of Breakfree clp that i got 12 years ago and take care. Edited August 6, 2012 by Hany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Lubriplate motor assembly grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Maybe the Lucas brand's Red 'N' Tacky Grease might work (any auto store, wally world, etc carries it in tubes and cans). It's a lithium based grease, don't know about a Benelli but it works good on the M1A and AR-15. I think it works better than lubriplate. Should mix fine with a little mobile 1. Bought some red 'n' tacky. looks like it'll serve the purpose. Gonna test it out this week. Have to have something that works in the next two weeks since Pro-Am starts the 24th. Thanks for all the input guys. Just might get this figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Also, Mobile 1 makes a synthetic grease, it says it has a 550 degree F melt point. Probably mixes with mobile 1 oil well, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Also, Mobile 1 makes a synthetic grease, it says it has a 550 degree F melt point. Probably mixes with mobile 1 oil well, too. In my search I came across an article that explained some things pretty well about lube. It's a good read and I learned a bit about the concepts. http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html So when I looked at he Mobile1, it didn't have the properties I was looking for. The tacky stuff has polymers and other stuff that gives good barrier protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTimm Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I've had great luck with Slip 2000 extreme weapon lube and their extreme weapon grease. The two work well together if I need an oil floater or just the grease. The grease is really slick and doesn't appear to gum or gunk up as I've noticed with different brands. I have tried slide glide yet but I know a lot of guys that run it and really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Juice? Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) I use Penzoil High Pressure wheel bearing grease. No matter how hot the gun gets this stuff stays put and does its job. http://www.pennzoil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Premium%20Wheel%20Bearing%20707L.pdf http://www.pennzoil.ca/more-products/greases-and-lubricants/pennzoil-premium-wheel-bearing-707l-red-grease/ In the winter, I use light white lithium grease. Edited August 9, 2012 by Got Juice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Tammer Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Brian Enos slide guide. Great lube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Slide glide light works great for self loaders of most every stripe. A little goes a long was and it stays where you put it. Shotguns get Lucas Red and Tacky. - john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRichardson Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have started to use Torco EAL (engine assembly lube). The stuff stays put great and is made for high pressure areas. I imagine other brands would work good too but I have always had good luck with torco products in the race cars I have worked ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvbgtr Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Slide Glide from BrainEnos.com +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anachronism Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 XF7 from Mad Dog Labs... http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22126/Product/XF7-WEAPON-LUBRICANT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverphoenix Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I've had good luck mixing white lithium grease and weapon shield oil. It's cheap, stays put, and seems to e doing the job rather well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensfan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Slide Glide for metal-on-metal action 50:50 mix of Synthetic Transmission Fluid : Synthetic Motor Oil (Mobile1 for both) for small moving parts Edited October 31, 2012 by Pensfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Slide Glide for metal-on-metal action 50:50 mix of Synthetic Transmission Fluid : Synthetic Motor Oil (Mobile1 for both) for small moving parts Curious, why would you want to mix a solvent & cleaner with an oil or lubricator? Trans fluid is a solvent. They contain detergents, dispersants and surfactants (which protect and clean metal surfaces); kinematic viscosity and viscosity index improvers and modifiers, seal swell additives and agents (which extend the rotational speed range and temperature range of the additives' application); anti-foam additives and anti-oxidation compounds to inhibit oxidation and "boil-off" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef J Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 A while back I bought some "Glock" assembly lube off EBay, it looked very similar to the factory copper lube that comes on Glocks from the factory and surprisingly just like copper anti-sieze compound. Long story short I've run it on my JM 930 Mossberg since I got it and it seems to work quite well and stays put. This might be a horrible idea but has anyone hear of using anti-sieze as a lube before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMB Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Frog Lube man it works great and smells minty fresh!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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