1911 and a good lube

[oldsecuritydogmike]

I finally picked up my ATI Military 1911 45acp off of layaway. Have not had a chance to get to the range yet. But i have spent time fieldstripping it to get use to it. I have notice that after lubing with REM-OIL that i have used for years, that about every three days or so that the slide rails and other spots are bone dry. I know that 1911 run beter well lubed, but i did not realize that even sitting in it's case it would dry out this bad. I was going to get FROG LUBE, but have seen to many bad postings on it. I was wondering what other libes do any 1911 owners use? Thanks, oldsecuritydogmike

 

[jinks]

ALG Go-Juice 0000 Very Thin Grease will stay in place and it only requires a very thin application.

 

[halfmileharry]

Forget the RemOil. It's not what it used to be. WallyWorld snake oil.
I use CLP to clean and protect, EGW, and Slip 2000.
Many will chime in with their favorite 1911 casserole recipes.

 

[hps]

Mobil1 baby!!

 

[Expat]

During break in, I just keep it sprayed down good with CLP. After that, I grease my rails, because I am old :-) wheel bearing grease is as good as any. I have heard good things about Mobil 1.

 

[Dean C.]

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/mobile/Ultima-Lube-II-Universal-4-oz-Bottle/productinfo/578-4/

This is what I use on most 1911's

 

[crewchief888]

i used to use valvoline synthetic, until i was quart low in my van....
switch to CLP break free after that.

 

[88E30M50]

I use a blend of motor oil (Mobil 1), ATF (again, Mobil 1 ATF) and STP. I mixed a batch years ago and I still have a bunch left. It’s as good a lube as you can find. The ATF has a good detergent package that makes it a decent cleaner too. The STP helps by adding a bit more viscosity, so it’s less prone to running. Just a touch of STP though. All of my 1911s run on this and I don’t have issues with non-running 1911s.

 

[EricG]

That's my experience with RemOil and Ive found this complaint often with other shooters. Replace that stuff and don't look back. There are other really great lubes available. ALG, M-Pro 7, Lucas, etc.

 

[sloughfoot]

Probably showing my age, but I have attended many pistol classes with a 1911 from some of the famous trainers. It was clean and lubed with break free at the beginning of the day. By the end of the day, after 750 rounds, it was still running fine. I also used some grease on the rails. I did not hinder function.

 

[Drail]

I shot competition heavily for years and used nothing but Mil-spec Breakfree CLP because we used it in the military and it worked very well. I have on numerous occasions run 1000 rounds through a 1911 in one afternoon. Tearing the gun down showed it was filthy but there was still CLP on the rails and barrel bushing, lugs and slide stop and the gun fed, fired and ejected 100%. Any good light oil will work pretty well but whatever you do - DO NOT use WD 40 because it's NOT a lubricant and it WILL turn to varnish - that is not a rumor, I have seen it happen many times. Most motor oils are way too thick unless you buy 5W (good luck finding that). Heavy oils and grease are NOT what you want for firearms lubrication. The best non gun oil lube I have found is Dexron ATF. Laugh all you want but that is one of the best lubricants humans have come up with. Air tool oil is also a great gun lube and is available in any auto parts or hardware store and is cheap.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

...another vote here for Breakfree CLP.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've got an old copy of the 1911 military manual with cleaning instructions and kit contents.
The kit (squad kit) comes with basic oil and originally with axle grease, brass cleaning rods for brush and patch, punches, screwdrivers, and something about cleaning cord from the 1903 Springfield.
I doubt most modern oils and greases are fine as the quality of the 1911 is ample.

 

[hps]

I've got an old copy of the 1911 military manual with cleaning instructions and kit contents.
The kit (squad kit) comes with basic oil and originally with axle grease, brass cleaning rods for brush and patch, punches, screwdrivers, and something about cleaning cord from the 1903 Springfield.
I doubt most modern oils and greases are fine as the quality of the 1911 is ample.

I've read this last sentence 10 times! I think I need a lawyer!

 

[halfmileharry]

I've read this last sentence 10 times! I think I need a lawyer!

Now I'm not so sure my phone is smarter than I am.
I probably left out some words due to losing concentration while driving or my phone is just getting even with me for spitting in the Mic

 

[russc2542]

I shot competition heavily for years and used nothing but Mil-spec Breakfree CLP because we used it in the military and it worked very well. I have on numerous occasions run 1000 rounds through a 1911 in one afternoon. Tearing the gun down showed it was filthy but there was still CLP on the rails and barrel bushing, lugs and slide stop and the gun fed, fired and ejected 100%. Any good light oil will work pretty well but whatever you do - DO NOT use WD 40 because it's NOT a lubricant and it WILL turn to varnish - that is not a rumor, I have seen it happen many times. Most motor oils are way too thick unless you buy 5W (good luck finding that). Heavy oils and grease are NOT what you want for firearms lubrication. The best non gun oil lube I have found is Dexron ATF. Laugh all you want but that is one of the best lubricants humans have come up with. Air tool oil is also a great gun lube and is available in any auto parts or hardware store and is cheap.

0w20 and 5w20 are pretty much everywhere these days. Most cars under 5 years old are going to it for the last 1% in FE.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

Mil-Comm TW-25B or MC 3000. Expensive, but worth it.

 

[gmcttr]

ALG Go-Juice 0000 Very Thin Grease will stay in place and it only requires a very thin application.

I started using this several months ago and really like it. Definitely does not run/dry out but is still plenty thin for tight fitting slides.

As has been noted, there is a wide variety of oils and greases that will do an admirable job.

 

[Leadeye]

I use Ballistol on about everything these days.

 

[churchmouse]

Rem oil may have its place but not in a 1911.
I have my own blends for specific guns as in stainless/parkerized/Ceracoat/milspec or race fit.