[Duck of Death]

Get a quart of 10w-50 synthetic motor oil. It'll last your life time and you can will it to your kids.

 

[raw6464]

Duck of Death I agree with you. I trust Mobil 1 in my cars $5000 engine and I can sure as hell trust it in a $500 gun... especially on a gun that less oil is better.

Paying $5 for 6 ounces of "gun oil" is just a plain waste of money... but if it makes some of you happy and feel warm and fuzzy... go with it.

Having said that, there are ways to save tons of money and make home made lubes and cleaners especially formulated for guns... Ed's Red comes to mind and there's a formula for a "gun oil" here also: http://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm

 

[dussandr]

Get a quart of 10w-50 synthetic motor oil. It'll last your life time and you can will it to your kids.

Another vote for this. I worked in a synthetic oil plant for Mobil and that stuff is far better than they advertise. They can only claim so much, but I've seen oil with 10,000 miles get tested and pass spec for new oil- it's that good. I'm sure it's overkill for a Glock, but a quart will last forever, like Duck said.

 

[COM165]

I use Gunzilla to clean my Glocks. Then after all the parts are completely dry I use Hoppes Oil to lubricate. One drop for the whole barrel. One drop on the connector and one drop for all four rails.

 

[faawrenchbndr]

WeaponShield CLP works for me, 6 drops ONLY please.

 

[Glock 17L]

Most of us "Gun Guys" have many many different types of Lubes in our possession..
I have been useing TW-25B & FP-10 on most of my guns but use Rem-Oil on my S&W Revolvers & have several bottles of Militec which is what I put on my newly aquired G19 RTF2..
The Glock manual states 5-6 drops of oil period..
The connector were the trigger bar intercepts & were the connector rubs the slide plus the four metal rails, wipe outside of barrel & hood & that's it..
What about were the back end of the crusiform snags the firing pin??
I don't think that Copper Sauce that Glock uses was meant to be the lube, Just to keep those areas from being dry on initial startup..

 

[das9mm26]

Right....
The "Copper sauce" is anti-seize compound that Glock applies to assure there is lubrication on the slide rails...for those who choose to load and fire the weapon straight out-of-box, without following the manual's instructions to:
"field-strip the weapon, clean and lubricate:
1.) When the weapon is new/unfired
2.) After each use of the weapon
3.) On a regular basis, to prevent foreign matter from collecting on/in the weapon....
I find it actually takes ME less time to clean my 26 than it does to type out how and when....!! (OK....Speed typist I ain't...!):embarassed:

 

[481]

Another vote for this. I worked in a synthetic oil plant for Mobil and that stuff is far better than they advertise. They can only claim so much, but I've seen oil with 10,000 miles get tested and pass spec for new oil- it's that good. I'm sure it's overkill for a Glock, but a quart will last forever, like Duck said.

I agree with you guys. (Duck of Death, dussandr, raw6464)

Here is an interesting "write up" that may be of interest to you:

http://www.stoppingpower.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16727

 

[JohnKSa]

I don't think that Copper Sauce that Glock uses was meant to be the lube, Just to keep those areas from being dry on initial startup...

That's not what the armorer's manual says. It specifically states that it should be left in place so "...it will assure long-term lubrication of the slide."

So it's not just about initial startup and it is intended to be lube.

The "Copper sauce" is anti-seize compound that Glock applies to assure there is lubrication on the slide rails...for those who choose to load and fire the weapon straight out-of-box, without following the manual's instructions...

How do you reconcile that view with the armorer's manual statement that it's there to assure long-term lubrication and that it should be left in place?

 

[raw6464]

What is it with oil :deadhorse:You mention or ask "what's the best oil" and the gloves come off and people go for the jugular.:duel:It happens on just about every forum where oil is used in or on the item the forum features. :rofl:

It's really interesting what it does to people who share the hobby or common enthusiasm. :steamed: Good thing where not into guns huh :faint:

 

[fortney]

I have been using high temp. lithium wheel bearing grease from the auto store in the 6 places. Yeager has a good lube guide on You Tube: look at #2.

F

 

[Paulyski]

wow, thats crazy about the dry glock not cycling...i have one glock that i have had over 15 years that i have never cleaned or lubed and i have no count as to how my rounds of junk ammo and premo ammo that i have put threw it over the years, and it still works flawlessly...now i wouldnt recommend this type of care, but its a range gun that i dont care about and like to keep it in my range bag to show fellow glockers what kind of neglect these weapons can put up with....

Good thing you're not counting.
How about problems from carbon buildup on the extractor, extractor plunger & firing pin safety?

If they aren't cleaned they will be undependable. Period.
Symptoms include the trigger not working & failure to eject.

Personally I have put over 10,000 rounds through my G-17.
1,000 just within the last 30 days. (Ammo's $10.00 a box again!:supergrin
I purchased it used. The Lord only knows how many rounds the Portland Police put through her.
She is as dependable as ever.

These DO need to be cleaned & LIGHTLY oiled in order to be the 100% reliable sidearm that they are.
Like the above post points out.
Here:

Mine goes everywhere. She gets wet, gets left in the car & is subject to high humidity & tempurture changes.
Maybe some people's climates are better & something is different in other parts of the country, but for a weapon that sees a LOT of ammo go through her barrel, I will personally keep to the manufacturers instructions.

As for what type of oil, that's subjective.
But I wouldn't ever depend on one that is dry.
I'm glad that nobody on THIS thread is recommending running them that way.
I've seen some website warriors elsewhere recommending that.:steamed:

 

[Triple Tap]

The copper grease is Barillum Oxide. It is a very high temp grease used in Rocket engines for extreme conditions and operation in high temperatures. If I rember right it has a boiling point of something like 12,000 or 1200 degrees... A gun shot qualifies I suppose. Why this stuff is not available in a tube I am not sure but it might be carsongenic in high quantities.

Your Glock needs some lube, a small amount. I don't understand oil and using a non cleaning liquid that runs down the gun and falls into places you don;t want it, like the firing pin. Grease stays put and slides where it is supposed to go. To much will trap gunk, powder and casing debirs, too little or none would be better than too much but not good for long term reliability when your life depends on your firearm. Tiny bit where you are supposed to put it. I like grease over oil so I know when the gun is back together oil is not moving around in places I don't want it. The good thing about a Glock is you can do everything wrong and it is still gonna be there for you.

Mil-Comm TW25B is the reccomended grease for most gun applications btw

 

[JohnKSa]

The copper grease is Barillum Oxide. It is a very high temp grease used in Rocket engines for extreme conditions and operation in high temperatures. If I rember right it has a boiling point of something like 12,000 or 1200 degrees... A gun shot qualifies I suppose. Why this stuff is not available in a tube I am not sure but it might be carsongenic in high quantities.

Other than the bit about it being "a very high temp grease" everything else in the quoted section is incorrect.

It is copper anti-seize (micro-fine copper flakes in a grease carrier), is rated for use up to 1800 degrees F, is available in a tube and does not contain Beryllium Oxide (which is a white substance used in the manufacture of exotic ceramics and which has no useful lubricating properties).

 

[Brucev]

"I will be receiving my first Glock next week, a 17, and Im wondering what lube works best for Glocks.

I've heard some say that Shooters Choice All Weather Grease is great for the slide and outside of the barrel. But then again, Ive heard others say "Stay away from grease!!!".

I plan on using Hoppes #9 for cleaning the barrel and slide, and Break Free CLP to clean the frame internals. But I just dont know what lube I should use.

I guess I could always just try Shooter's Choice out and see what I think. If I didnt like it I could just use the CLP to lube.

So anyways, if you could let me know what lube you perfer to use on your Glock Id appreciate it.

Thanks!!!

Your G-17 is a fine weapon. It will give you a world of pleasure at the range and, if necessary in SD/HD. For cleaning, Hoppe's No. 9 should do fine. Personally I use Shooter's Choice. That is just my preference. For lubrication, CLP is an excellent choice. If you plan on abusing your G-17 by dragging it through all manner of sand, dirt, dust, mud, etc., then CLP will do a good job of lubricating your pistol. If you plan of letting your G-17 sit in the sock drawer and collect dust, the CLP will do a very good job of lubricating your pistol. I have used various types of gun quality grease on rifles (bolt action and semi-automatic), shotguns and pistols (1911 type). With any kind of regular routine maintenance, either CLP or a quality gun grease will do everything that you need to do to lubricate your pistol. If the weapon is neglected, sooner or later you will have problems. Personally I use Shooters Choice to clean the bore on all my firearms. I use CLP to lubricate all my firearms. I have not every had a problem with failure to fire, etc., nor have I ever had a problem with rust or corrosion in either use or storage. Our home has central ac/heat. My firearms are stored in a plain gun cabinet. HTH. Sincerely. Brucev.

 

[481]

The copper grease is Barillum Oxide. It is a very high temp grease used in Rocket engines for extreme conditions and operation in high temperatures. If I rember right it has a boiling point of something like 12,000 or 1200 degrees... A gun shot qualifies I suppose. Why this stuff is not available in a tube I am not sure but it might be carsongenic in high quantities.

This might've been a little more convincing had "Beryllium" been spelled correctly and alchemy not been invoked.....d'oh, who am I kidding?

No, it wouldn't have.

:animlol: