ErikW Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 The world needs a new Slide Glide formula compatible with tight-fitting, heavily-compensated, loosely-sprung Open guns. Having shot my Open gun four weekends in a row, I am sick of the seeping spooge created by Kellube and combusted 3N37. I'm sick of taking a sight picture and seeing oil spots on my C-More lens. I'm sick of the spray of oil in my face as I dry-fire my newly-cleaned-and-lubed pistol. I have been spoiled by Slide Guide #1 in Limited guns and #3 in Glocks. I propose a super-light Slide Guide #FF for foo-foo guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 I had to stop using SG on by new open piece because after 50-100 rounds it started having lockup problems....and with a light spring, forget it. Went back to FP-10 until the gun loosens up a bit. + I found that SG and 3N37 aren't very happy living together, esp. when shooting 140pf or so....not enough burning and black crappola everywhere!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Erik, I know it's not SG, but have you tried lithium grease? It's a lot less viscous than SG, but you still get that great grease goodness. It *does* milk around, but it's not as bad as oil. I used it on my 1911's until I discovered SG. What I really used to like, but can't find anymore is EEZOX. It dried slightly after application, but still provided decent lubrication. (Don't ask me why it never took off. It was the only snake oil I ever liked.) E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 erik, on my open guns, I use slide glide #1 on the barrel, top locking lugs, and link, kel lube on the accu-rails, works great. tried sg #1 on the rails once. the damn thing wouldn't cycle at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 22, 2002 Author Share Posted October 22, 2002 I've recently started putting SG#1 on an around all the lugs and mating surfaces. I just know it's not going to work on the rails. You think maybe I could use it on the cone? Up until recently I had to use a very light oil, which flung off immediately and the gun dried up quickly. Now Kellube is OK, and enough of it stays on. It just drools out the front and back of the rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulW Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Erik, I use SG on rails, lugs, and cone. I have accu-rails also, so it's really tight, but it just pushes out what it does not have room for. Does help on all the oil on your lense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 erik, yes put it on the cone, on my barrels, slide glide doesn't dry out or burn off like most lubes. and after a thousand rounds, sg will still be there, slick as sh*t, and not on the lens of your scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I'll check into it Erik. It may be a month or two until I get something - I hope to go mass production when I get moved in to the new place. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 I just did up my gun with SG#1 and a light STI RecoilMaster. (Nothing like screwing around with your gun after getting it to run perfectly.) It doesn't seem gummed up at all when cycling by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 you guys try using moble one? lynn jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted November 13, 2002 Author Share Posted November 13, 2002 <smacking hand to forehead, grimacing> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 I'm happy with SG#1 on my comp guns. They've got that great closing-a-bank-vault action, but SG mixed with FP-10 in the rails works great. I also SG the lugs, link and barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 oops, sorry erik. didn't follow the link correctly. i believe well oiled machines work better. you just have to get use to oil everywhere. wipe the gun down before dry firing and between stages. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Chevalier Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 FWIW, YMMV My open gun is one of the first STI Grand Master series. In the time I have owned it, it has been mostly down for maintenance. The only truly good news is that since going back to SG1 from Kellube is that the slide performance is less degraded by use or temperature. I followed Brian's original guidance and just stuffed the gun with SG1 and after wiping off the seepage, it just goes on and on. SG1 is on the rails, the cone, link and lugs. For those of you who detest the oil spotting or filming of the C-More after a few rounds, this eliminates that problem. As my barrel has some small ports in it, I am using the Kidd blast shield to assist in this area. Shortly (I hope) I will pick up an SV pistol that is capable of ejecting when clean and that won't hang up only at matches. That gun will also eat the SG1. In the Limited guns (both SV) SG1 works extremely well, even in the cold we are starting to get up here. Cheers, Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Erik, I'm working on the "Open Glide" - when I get a few samples I'll send you guys some so you can test it. If you'd currently like a lighter version of SG for your Open gun - meaning S-G #1 is too thick for your gun - send me your address in an email and I'll send you a little when I get it. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Turbo! I had to quit SG until my new open gun starts loosening up, I was sad to find out even #1 was just too thick for a tight gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I still have three samples of the new (prototype) "Slide-Glide Light" left. If S-G #1 is too thick for your Open blaster, especially in cold weather, send me an email with your address and I'll send you a tub to test. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Brian..I'd be up to try some...weather turned cold up here in colorado.....sent you an email...thanks if there is any left. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Okay, I'm out of Slide-Glide Light... I'll get back to you as the testing data rolls in. thanks, be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted December 2, 2002 Author Share Posted December 2, 2002 Schweet! My Slide Glide Light prototype works. No more oil spots on my C-More lens. No more spooge seepage from the front of the cone or rear of the rails. Gun ran super smooth without a hint of slowing down or stalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Got it SGlite on one of my comp guns...that stuff is great...stays put and gun runs great...feels like a new gun..got it on the rails, comp cone, spring guide, barrel lugs.. My other comp gun is at the platers..so it will come back tight...hopefully the weather will turn cold again..and see what happens... Thanks BE.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted December 10, 2002 Share Posted December 10, 2002 Ok I finally got a chance to try prototype SG Open. Temp 38 and gun was stuffed with SG including guide rod and left in the trunk all day. It did not stall or jam in 250 rounds including 50 light steel loads. My gun is a WELL broken in, hard chromed, 38 Super STI with a 7 lb spring. Now I will say the gun seemed to cycle fast but felt softer in recoil. I am not sure that's good or bad. Further testing on a timer will give more info but probably won't happen til spring. Those who know me, know that its a rare event to get Bill to shoot in the cold. And its just getting colder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 "Those who know me, know that its a rare event to get Bill to shoot in the cold. And its just getting colder." Bill, It sucks to be you! But nevertheless, thanks! So far the input seems like we're close on viscosity. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Ok Part 2 53 degrees, in OH believe it or not. Put a 12 lb spring in and the gun ran great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Bill, Aren't you suppose to be testing that stuff out in the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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