I like the idea of using grease on my pistols rails instead of oil because it wont run off like oil. But the gun grease like Mil Comm are so expensive. I was wondering could i use white lithium grease instead of the expensive gun greases? thanks!
White Lithium Grease on Guns?
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I like the idea of using grease on my pistols rails instead of oil because it wont run off like oil. But the gun grease like Mil Comm are so expensive. I was wondering could i use white lithium grease instead of the expensive gun greases? thanks!
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I use Lubriplate 130A on my M1A,......lithium may work fine.
Have never tried it on a 1911
Have never tried it on a 1911
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I have a tube of Tetra that has lasted me for more than a year and it seems I use it at least once a week. That said, someone here far more knowledgeable and experienced than I asked if anyone could come up with a gun issue that was solved with a different lubricant that had nothing to do with too much or too little lubricant. I don't recall a huge number of responses. My guess is that as long as it is not too much, too little, or in the wrong place lithium grease would work fine.
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The Mil-Comm grease may seem expensive, but one decent sized tube of it will last you a LONG time. I've barely put a dent in the one I got a while back, even though I use it to lube by 229, P7 (including the cocking system) and the buffer spring and FCGs on both of my AR-15 lowers. One tube goes a LONG way, and it's well worth having.
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My dad got on this kick of researching what would be the best lubricant for a firearm. He got way way into this. He finally proclaimed that if you could find the type of grease that is used on machines that they use to make food, you would have the ultimate grease for your gun. He told me they only sell it in large quantities though.
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I've used the Tetra stuff and it seems OK. I apply it to the slide / rail channels with a tooth pick and Q-tip, leaving just a little itty-bit. I'd be hesitant to put any grease into the clock-work of the trigger action where it is hard to clean out the old stuff and build up.
Personally, I don't think what type of oil / grease you use makes a whole lot of difference as long as you don't over do it with the goo and clean the unit once in a while. Just like the old a=ads for Brylcreem...."a little dab will do ya".:supergrin:
Personally, I don't think what type of oil / grease you use makes a whole lot of difference as long as you don't over do it with the goo and clean the unit once in a while. Just like the old a=ads for Brylcreem...."a little dab will do ya".:supergrin:
I do the same.
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Thanks man! HA! I guess this is dads holy grail grease!
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Lubricants I use is based on environments. In the rainy months in the PNW I prefer the thicker lubes such as greases, they help keep moisture out. When I go to AZ where it's dusty and drier I prefer drier lubes that wont hold onto grit from the environment.
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My last tube of gun greese lasted me for a long long time, years in fact but I use it sparingly.
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Lithium grease is a good lubricant. I have used many different types including Moly di Sulphide in my guns and my criteria has evolved into, The least mess on my clothes and hands.
Grease is fine, but it tends to work out at the ends, front and rear, of the slide frame rails and gets on everything. I finally went to light gun oil judiciously distributed as Glock recommended and everything is fine.
Be sure your grease is still soft at very low temperatures. I used to have some snowmobile Bogey wheel grease that was good to -30 F, good stuff.
http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Lubricant
"The most useful solid lubricants are those with a layer structure in which the molecular platelets will readily slide over each other. Graphite, molybdenum disulfide, talc, and boron nitride possess this property. A unique type of solid lubricant is provided by the plastic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)."
Grease is fine, but it tends to work out at the ends, front and rear, of the slide frame rails and gets on everything. I finally went to light gun oil judiciously distributed as Glock recommended and everything is fine.
Be sure your grease is still soft at very low temperatures. I used to have some snowmobile Bogey wheel grease that was good to -30 F, good stuff.
http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Lubricant
"The most useful solid lubricants are those with a layer structure in which the molecular platelets will readily slide over each other. Graphite, molybdenum disulfide, talc, and boron nitride possess this property. A unique type of solid lubricant is provided by the plastic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)."
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Awesome! Way to help a guy out! :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:
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You must only use the weapon lubricants that are marketed to you as such.
Good point. You never know how things can react.
An example:
When I was younger, I had to replace a few bulb sockets on my car because the bulbs were corroded in the socket. I thought it would help if I put a little bit of grease inside the socket. All I had was Slick 50 wheel bearing grease. After a year the bulbs quit working again. After checking it out, I discovered the grease softened the plastic housing. Now I know to only use electrical grease for such applications.
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