Page 3 of 6 FirstFirst 12345 ... LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 52

Thread: 1911 Lube?

  1. #21
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Posts
    195
    Feedback Score
    2 (100%)
    my hairy friend told me that he uses what is free or on sale,me on the other hand I will use either lube and oil as long as its slippery
    type 2 operator

  2. #22
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Eastern PA
    Posts
    696
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    As you can see, just about everybody has their own favorite. I have used a bunch over the years to include Breakfree (back in the day it was the heat...really), FP10 (still like this one), Slip 2000 EWL, TW25B, 10-8 Performance lube, some stuff from Smith & Wesson, and a bunch of others.

    The important point is to use SOMETHING, and reapply as necessary.

  3. #23
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Colorado, USA
    Posts
    2,405
    Feedback Score
    2 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by snakedoctor View Post
    FP10.
    snakedoctor: Please check your private messages.

    Sorry for the OT.
    I'm not fat, I'm tactically padded.

    Tactical Commander Fast Action Response Team (F.A.R.T.)

  4. #24
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Posts
    107
    Feedback Score
    0
    I've always been served well by Mobil 1 20w50VTWIN. (14 years)

    I've also given Eneos 0w50 quite a run in the last year in all of my pistols. It offers equally satsifactory performance.

  5. #25
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Roseville, CA
    Posts
    342
    Feedback Score
    2 (100%)
    So...... some of you guys really use motor oil?

    I mean I get it, its slick and hell if it can lube a motor it can lube just about anything. But I hadn't heard of that till this thread.

  6. #26
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    16,094
    Feedback Score
    5 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by loupav View Post
    I've been using Tetra and it works just fine.
    Ditto.
    - Will

    General Performance/Fitness Advice for all

    www.BrinkZone.com


    “Those who do not view armed self defense as a basic human right, ignore the mass graves of those who died on their knees at the hands of tyrants.”

  7. #27
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    GA
    Posts
    4,710
    Feedback Score
    23 (100%)
    Regular old Rem oil or Break free.
    If you aren't armed when you take a dump in your own home then your opinion on what is a practical daily carry weapon isn't interesting to me.

  8. #28
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Posts
    107
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by motorwerks View Post
    So...... some of you guys really use motor oil?

    I mean I get it, its slick and hell if it can lube a motor it can lube just about anything. But I hadn't heard of that till this thread.
    mw-

    Of course, lots of folks do and with great results.

    Hell, Armalite used to have a Tech Note in their website technical posts library that addressed the use of automotive oils as field expedient lubricants. Recommended both Mobil 1 and a "20 weight" oil in the 'TN', IIRC.

    A large compliation of data is given here:

    http://www.stoppingpower.net/forum/t...TOPIC_ID=16727

    Pick one that suits you and give it a try if you are so inclined.

    All of my rifles (AKs, ARs) and pistols (Glocks, HKs, S&W5906s, various 1911s) get this stuff and I never had an issue (corrosion, FTF, damage, etc.) in all the time that I've used it. (Mobil 1)
    Last edited by 481; 08-01-10 at 14:24.

  9. #29
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    16,094
    Feedback Score
    5 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by motorwerks View Post
    So...... some of you guys really use motor oil?
    .
    Never? I know many who use Mobil 1. It's designed for high temps and long term metal on metal contact, etc, making for what should be (on paper...) a great gun lube.
    - Will

    General Performance/Fitness Advice for all

    www.BrinkZone.com


    “Those who do not view armed self defense as a basic human right, ignore the mass graves of those who died on their knees at the hands of tyrants.”

  10. #30
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Posts
    376
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    I liberally use whatever is at hand. Lately it has been Tetra.
    "...but on the surface it looks like a Satan sandwich." Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

Page 3 of 6 FirstFirst 12345 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •