grease or oil for lubing pistols?

[sleeplessknight]

OK, so this is probably a really dumb question, but I figure I'd better ask just in case. So, my first pistol was a Glock 22. Cleaning and lubing it up was a fairly simple operation, and all the instructions I've found have said 'just use oil'. However, now I have a S&W 1911, Ruger Mark III, and a Marlin .22 rifle (all fairly new) and when I field-stripped them for their initial cleaning I took off a LOT of black/brown grease, especially around the bolt (on the Marlin rifle), the receiver/bolt assembly (on the Ruger) and the underside of the slide by the firing pin (on the 1911). Not really thinking anything of it, I merely put a drop of oil on the affected areas and rubbed it in with my finger (same as what I do on my Glock).

Now, I haven't had any problems so far, but I just wanted to ask: is that OK? Should I be re-greasing the previously-greasy bits of my firearms, or is Hoppe's oil (or equivalent) on those parts acceptable?

 

[terraformer]

OK, so this is probably a really dumb question, but I figure I'd better ask just in case. So, my first pistol was a Glock 22. Cleaning and lubing it up was a fairly simple operation, and all the instructions I've found have said 'just use oil'. However, now I have a S&W 1911, Ruger Mark III, and a Marlin .22 rifle (all fairly new) and when I field-stripped them for their initial cleaning I took off a LOT of black/brown grease, especially around the bolt (on the Marlin rifle), the receiver/bolt assembly (on the Ruger) and the underside of the slide by the firing pin (on the 1911). Not really thinking anything of it, I merely put a drop of oil on the affected areas and rubbed it in with my finger (same as what I do on my Glock).

Now, I haven't had any problems so far, but I just wanted to ask: is that OK? Should I be re-greasing the previously-greasy bits of my firearms, or is Hoppe's oil (or equivalent) on those parts acceptable?

On certain parts I will use choke lube but only on spots where the slide connects with the frame on certain problem guns. Use oil when in doubt. Thicker grease can cause problems in the wrong spot.

 

[gillis51]

Lube

What is the best lube on the market?? Any difference between rifle/pistol. How about dry lube such as moly or graphite that don't pick up dirt/foulings v.s. wet lubes such as marvel/oil/gun oil.

Thanks

 

[Supermoto]

The best oil is Mobil1, I use it on all my firearms, it stay wet longer than any other oil I have used.

where to oil? everywhere but the grips, bore and feedramp. My guns piss oil. but they all run like tops

 

[drumenigma]

The best oil is Mobil1, I use it on all my firearms, it stay wet longer than any other oil I have used.

where to oil? everywhere but the grips, bore and feedramp. My guns piss oil. but they all run like tops

That's pretty much the way my guns are. I use Hoppe's oil personally and I have found it works well. I have also used Super Lube which is a synthetic grease and I find it works very well too. I just find the oil is easier to apply to most areas while the grease can be a little more difficult to work with.

 

[kevin9]

I use synthetic wheel bearing grease on the high friction, high temp, high pressure points of my pistols (ex. slide to frame contacts). The key I think is to use a very small amount; put a little on, work the pieces, wipe it off (don't scrub). The result should be a very thin film at the contact points. Everywhere else I use Weapon Shield or Zero Friction type lube.

 

[BOBKATT]

Clean it with hoppes 9, lube it with FP-10.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Slide Glide from www.brianenos.com

 

[clinotus]

Moly oil.

 

[Patriot]

Slide Glide from www.brianenos.com

+1, good stuff!

 

[Xak]

Always used Hoppes. My guns love being wet. Especially the Sigs.

 

[jpattersonnh]

I use breakfree CLP. Rifles, Semi's, revolvers. Works great and no oil on the eyes.

 

[JimB]

mobil 1

I agree with supermoto, i use mobil 1 on almost everthing except
my ruger MKIII. for this one i use bread free.

JImB