Grease the slide?

[Drakkule]

I have used G-96 silicone lube, and a teflon impregnated lube, and both work great in my experience. I bought a Taurus PT-22 that the slide would drag slightly on causing FTE, and once i hit it with the silicone spray, i never had that problem again. I know my grandfather used a grease/oil mix he made himself that worked quite well.

 

[jsharmon7]

I use a little Tetra where the moving parts meet. I notice that after a day at the range the areas where I put the grease are dirty but by no means gummy. I've never had a problem with my method so I'll keep doing it like that.

 

[Jay]

Lubriplate 130A took very good care of the M1 Garand, and the M-14's. I bought a 5 pound can of it in the mid 1970's, and it's done very well by any metal-to-metal movement. One pound cans cost about $7, (through Fastenal or other industrial suppliers) and will last you for many years.

LUBRIPLATE 130-A MIL. SPEC. GREASE - Brownells

Whatever works for ya....

 

[Birdstrike]

I was taught to clean off that factory grease, first thing before firing a new gun. I've always done just that while wondering why they grease em up just for me to wipe them clean. Think I'll give it a try.

 

[Wild Deuce]

I blend (about 1:1) Militec grease and dry lube (oil) into a buttery goo. Anything hinged or pinned gets straight Militec dry lube (oil). Anything that slides surface to surface (example: slide and frame rails) gets the goo.

I have been testing a new product and am getting ready to make the switch from Militec. I blend (1:1) and use it the same as the Militec. It's called Slipstream Weapon Lube. I'm very pleased so far.

As to your original question, don't get bent out of shape. Do what you do and let him do what he does.

 

[hf3787]

Bullseye pistol shooters use break free CLP

 

[WhitleyStu]

Bullseye pistol shooters use break free CLP

Not this one... I use SlideGlide or Progold.

 

[Osobuco]

On my 1911 and Sigs I use TW25B, XDs just oil.

I use TW25B as well on 1911 and Sigs. Everything else I use oil except on the hinge of my o/u shotguns where i definitely use grease

 

[Jake46184]

By definition, grease inhibits movement. It is NOT an ideal lubricant. For those who are not lazy, and will do so regularly, an oil lubricant is a much better choice for a slide than is any grease. If you are lazy, and must resort to grease, NEVER use it on a gun with less than 200 rounds through it. Slide Glide (and similar) products can be used without issue on guns that have been "broken in" completely. Again, while they can be used without issue, they are not optimal.

 

[dross]

Count me in for greasing the slide rails. I use some red stuff I bought five years ago. Just a couple of dabs on the grooves, then rack it a few times.

 

[sporter]

By definition, grease inhibits movement. It is NOT an ideal lubricant. For those who are not lazy, and will do so regularly, an oil lubricant is a much better choice for a slide than is any grease. If you are lazy, and must resort to grease, NEVER use it on a gun with less than 200 rounds through it. Slide Glide (and similar) products can be used without issue on guns that have been "broken in" completely. Again, while they can be used without issue, they are not optimal.

I have used grease on plenty of new firearms without issue.

No laziness here, I clean and lube my firearms at the end of every shooting session.

I guess you better get rid of the grease in your u joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends in your vehicle and replace with oil since it's not an ideal lubricant.

 

[thompal]

I have used grease on plenty of new firearms without issue.

No laziness here, I clean and lube my firearms at the end of every shooting session.

I guess you better get rid of the grease in your u joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends in your vehicle and replace with oil since it's not an ideal lubricant.

That might work, if your car was made out of plastic too. (grin)

If plastic is as strong and as durable as everyone thinks, maybe they should install some plastic axles and pistons in their cars.

 

[Cemetery-man]

I never gave it a thought that proper gun care and maintenance was considered being lazy. I guess I'll have to rethink my strategy.

 

[Jay]

Grease inhibits movement? Must be one of those Holiday Inn Express thingies. Dang, the folks that make KY jelly are gonna have some unhappy customers......

Grease (lubricant) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Grease - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

grease - Definition of grease at YourDictionary.com

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Currently using copper never sieze in my 229, both rails and barrel in generous quantities. Runs like a top. Hadn't thought of lubriplate. Think I'll try it.

 

[Jay]

Currently using copper never sieze in my 229, both rails and barrel in generous quantities. Runs like a top. Hadn't thought of lubriplate. Think I'll try it.

If you're gonna be over Grant County way, let me know, and I'll give you some to try.

 

[Jake46184]

I have used grease on plenty of new firearms without issue.

No laziness here, I clean and lube my firearms at the end of every shooting session.

I guess you better get rid of the grease in your u joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends in your vehicle and replace with oil since it's not an ideal lubricant.

Different application. Grease is made for a specific purpose.

Contact your gun manufacturer, and/or the maker of the grease product you are using, and ask for guidance. Ignorance is common on this topic. It doesn't change anything.

 

[jsharmon7]

Different application. Grease is made for a specific purpose.

Contact your gun manufacturer, and/or the maker of the grease product you are using, and ask for guidance. Ignorance is common on this topic. It doesn't change anything.

They are lying to me then:

FTI, Inc. - Tetra Gun Care Products

 

[Jay]

Ignorance is common on this topic.

So is arrogance.

 

[Cemetery-man]