CHA-LEE Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The missing question here is how many rounds do you shoot between cleans. If its only a few hundred rounds, then any "oil" type of lube will work and provide proper lubrication over that short duration of shooting. If you want to shoot several thousand rounds between cleans and still maintain proper lubrication you need to use a "Grease" type of lube on the major components, such as the Brian Enos Slide Glide. Personally I use Slide Glide on the frame, slide, & barrel. Then motor oil on the sear & hammer trigger components. I have gone 5000 rounds with this setup before and the gun was still properly lubricated when I finally cleaned it. But I normally do a full detailed clean & relube every 1000 - 1500 just to keep an eye on how things are wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downought Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I was sold on Frog Lube till this weekend. When it slows a glock down, its not the answer. 40* weather. The S/A Range officer 9mm would barely run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I exclusively use whatever they give away at matches in those little tubes. Works like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I exclusively use whatever they give away at matches in those little tubes. Works like a champ. Ketchup!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Shooters Choice until I buy into another "best" claim. All the oils I've ever used have worked just fine. The key is to use it. Edited March 31, 2015 by JLeeCZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I was sold on Frog Lube till this weekend. When it slows a glock down, its not the answer. 40* weather. The S/A Range officer 9mm would barely run. I've run my guns below freezing and they are Frog Lubed without any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I exclusively use whatever they give away at matches in those little tubes. Works like a champ. Ketchup!? Well, it is red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mobil 1 5W30 using the little four ounce bottles from Brownell's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 This is the first I've heard using ATF as lube. What's the advantage over regular oil ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 This is the first I've heard using ATF as lube. What's the advantage over regular oil ?Several advantages. Read this:http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz44 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) RIG on the slide, FP10 on the internals. For many decades now. All good. Edited April 1, 2015 by Griz44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 As has been said, over and over and over, just about any oil will work. It just needs to be lubricated. Specialized high dollar lubricants are not necessary. However, if you think your special lubricant gives you an edge, than, in your mind it probably does. After firing close to 200K out of centerfire pistols, IME, it just needs oil. 3 in 1 oil will work, as will crankcase oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyTargetRN Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Break Free CLP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Kellube M12 from http://www.kustom-ballistics.com/products.php in a Monoject #412 syringe for Glocks, AR-15's and Benelli M1 Super 90s. A little bit goes a very long way. Edited April 6, 2015 by 9x45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookman Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Well...It's Water for me for now on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindynles Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) I bought this 3 years ago and I'm about 1/3 of the way through it (and I'm one of those wackos who cleans his guns after EVERY use). Edited April 6, 2015 by cindynles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLoad Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The missing question here is how many rounds do you shoot between cleans. If its only a few hundred rounds, then any "oil" type of lube will work and provide proper lubrication over that short duration of shooting. If you want to shoot several thousand rounds between cleans and still maintain proper lubrication you need to use a "Grease" type of lube on the major components, such as the Brian Enos Slide Glide. Personally I use Slide Glide on the frame, slide, & barrel. Then motor oil on the sear & hammer trigger components. I have gone 5000 rounds with this setup before and the gun was still properly lubricated when I finally cleaned it. But I normally do a full detailed clean & relube every 1000 - 1500 just to keep an eye on how things are wearing. +1 for Slide Glide and what Charley P touched on above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallurgist Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 FP-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 as Cha-lee said .... Slide Guide & motor oil ... just keep it simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 0-20 mobil one synthetic is what I use and at $7 a quart will last me for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 The missing question here is how many rounds do you shoot between cleans. If its only a few hundred rounds, then any "oil" type of lube will work and provide proper lubrication over that short duration of shooting. If you want to shoot several thousand rounds between cleans and still maintain proper lubrication you need to use a "Grease" type of lube on the major components, such as the Brian Enos Slide Glide. Personally I use Slide Glide on the frame, slide, & barrel. Then motor oil on the sear & hammer trigger components. I have gone 5000 rounds with this setup before and the gun was still properly lubricated when I finally cleaned it. But I normally do a full detailed clean & relube every 1000 - 1500 just to keep an eye on how things are wearing. One can relube a pistol without cleaning it. The lube doesn't have to last for 5000 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrDave Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) The missing question here is how many rounds do you shoot between cleans. If its only a few hundred rounds, then any "oil" type of lube will work and provide proper lubrication over that short duration of shooting. If you want to shoot several thousand rounds between cleans and still maintain proper lubrication you need to use a "Grease" type of lube on the major components, such as the Brian Enos Slide Glide. Personally I use Slide Glide on the frame, slide, & barrel. Then motor oil on the sear & hammer trigger components. I have gone 5000 rounds with this setup before and the gun was still properly lubricated when I finally cleaned it. But I normally do a full detailed clean & relube every 1000 - 1500 just to keep an eye on how things are wearing. One can relube a pistol without cleaning it. The lube doesn't have to last for 5000 rounds. I'm on board with this program. Every few weeks I lock the slide back and put a drop of oil on the rails and let it slide down into the gun. I use light oils though. Edited April 8, 2015 by ArrDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818-DVC Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) When I ran out of slide glide, I was using Mobil 1. Went skeet shooting with friends, and remembered my can of SToS I use on the tabs/ejectors of my O/U. It's a lot like slide glide, but it's clear like vasoline. Works like a champ, and stays in place. Haven't decided whether to get another bottle of it or slide glide. Edited April 11, 2015 by 818-DVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1valdez Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 When I ran out of slide glide, I was using Mobil 1. Went skeet shooting with friends, and remembered my can of SToS I use on the tabs/ejectors of my O/U. It's a lot like slide glide, but it's clear like vasoline. Works like a champ, and stays in place. Haven't decided whether to get another bottle of it or slide glide. What is SToS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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