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#23 ·
Back in 2012, I was diagnosed with a condition called transverse myelitis. The chief symptom is severe peripheral neuropathy. My hands are about 95 % numb (as in no feeling). They also shake a bit when I try to use them in a way that requires fine motor skill (as in carefully applying a drop of oil to a specific place).

Enter my happy discovery of Slip 2000 products!! The hidden blessing here was learning about the organic composition of the product. Bottom line, I keep a good supply of their Gun Wipes!! When it comes time to "clean, lube and protect", Gun Wipes can be used on every part of the gun's internals without fear or concern of over lubricating! I just wipe everything down, and it's finished!

For numb and, or shaky hands, Slip 2000 Gun Wipes are a blessing!

I hope this post may prove helpful to others who have dealt with the same concerns about over lubricating or under lubricating their firearms.
 
#24 ·
Glen Stuart said:
rdstrain,
By any chance if you're in the Phoenix area, I'd love to hire you as a firearms instructor for me and my wife. If not, would greatly appreciate it if you could suggest anyone.
Thank you,
Glen
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Glen, I'm not in the Phoenix area, you wouldn't want me as an instructor anyway. I'm old, grumpy, half crippled, and extremely opinionated and those are my good points. Regarding suggesting someone. Check your area ranges. Look for an instructor that has more gray hair than not. If an instructor can not demonstrate very high level of competency in what he is asking you to do, find another instructor. If an instructor doesn't obsess on safety, walk away.

Finally, if you happen to find yourself in Iowa and have time on your hands, give me a call. I've got a range at my place, actually I have three ranges. I'd be happy to teach you and your better half everything I know, shouldn't take more that 20 minuets. I'll try to figure out how to send you my contact information, if not I'll post it here.
 
#25 ·
Aslan said:
Back in 2012, I was diagnosed with a condition called transverse myelitis. The chief symptom is severe peripheral neuropathy. My hands are about 95 % numb (as in no feeling). They also shake a bit when I try to use them in a way that requires fine motor skill (as in carefully applying a drop of oil to a specific place).

Enter my happy discovery of Slip 2000 products!! The hidden blessing here was learning about the organic composition of the product. Bottom line, I keep a good supply of their Gun Wipes!! When it comes time to "clean, lube and protect", Gun Wipes can be used on every part of the gun's internals without fear or concern of over lubricating! I just wipe everything down, and it's finished!

For numb and, or shaky hands, Slip 2000 Gun Wipes are a blessing!

I hope this post may prove helpful to others who have dealt with the same concerns about over lubricating or under lubricating their firearms.
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I used to be very heavy-handed when it came to lubricating my guns. I eventually bought some small brushes similar to what you would use for painting models. I just brush the areas I need lubricant, which cuts down on waste and keeps me from overdoing it. Your weapon wipes are also a good solution. i used Mil-Comm weapon wipes, but they’ve stopped making them.
 
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Danke Glock said:
I used to be very heavy-handed when it came to lubricating my guns. I eventually bought some small brushes similar to what you would use for painting models. I just brush the areas I need lubricant, which cuts down on waste and keeps me from overdoing it. Your weapon wipes are also a good solution. i used Mil-Comm weapon wipes, but they’ve stopped making them.
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Try two drops of CLP on a pipe cleaner that has been bent in half. Way cheaper that special stuff and gets most everywhere you need to go.
 
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Danke Glock said:
I used to be very heavy-handed when it came to lubricating my guns. I eventually bought some small brushes similar to what you would use for painting models. I just brush the areas I need lubricant, which cuts down on waste and keeps me from overdoing it. Your weapon wipes are also a good solution. i used Mil-Comm weapon wipes, but they’ve stopped making them.
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Even when my hands "worked" I would stress over, "too much or too little" lube.
The great thing about the Slip 2000 products is that they're organic and contain no petroleum products of any kind. Therefore, unlike the petroleum based products (still faithfully used by multitudes of gun owners) they don't end up drawing and collecting dirt, dust or anything else you don't want collecting in your firearm.

I believe many who use the traditional products are, as I once was, unaware of how counterproductive those products can be!
 
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Aslan said:
Even when my hands "worked" I would stress over, "too much or too little" lube.
The great thing about the Slip 2000 products is that they're organic and contain no petroleum products of any kind. Therefore, unlike the petroleum based products (still faithfully used by multitudes of gun owners) they don't end up drawing and collecting dirt, dust or anything else you don't want collecting in your firearm.

I believe many who use the traditional products are, as I once was, unaware of how counterproductive those products can be!
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I started using Mil-Comm because it’s relatively odorless and it has very good corrosion resistance on top of being a good lubricant. It’s also a synthetic product. I tried Slip 2000 EWL years ago; I think it came with an Ed Brown and a couple of SIGs I bought, if I remember correctly.
 
#32 ·
Danke Glock said:
I started using Mil-Comm because it’s relatively odorless and it has very good corrosion resistance on top of being a good lubricant. It’s also a synthetic product. I tried Slip 2000 EWL years ago; I think it came with an Ed Brown and a couple of SIGs I bought, if I remember correctly.
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You are absolutely correct about Mil-Comm!!

From their website:

Problem #3: CLP lubes act as a debris magnet
Now add to that the well-known behavior of oil on gun parts as a debris magnet, attracting sand, dirt, dust and debris, and it becomes pretty obvious that “CLP” type products used at the very outset help create future incidences of stoppages and firearms failure.
 
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I stopped putting oil on my connectors. Every time I've had a Glock armorer inspect my pistols at a GSSF match they put grease on the connector. That grease lasts a long time. Of course you have to disassemble the frame to clean and apply new grease. So once a year is enough for all my target shooting Glocks.
 
#34 ·
Use synthetic grease (Clenzoil, Mobil One) right at the lip in the 90 degree small bend. The "beak" on the trigger bar rides along the lip. As others have said, Glocks should be run dry and oil attracts dirt and powder residue. A small dab there and on the cruciform sear and the vertical extension tab on the bar right above the actual trigger shoe. One of the first pictures in this post shows the proper points. The sear contacts the striker lug and is a major point of friction as the trigger is pulled along with the bar/connector. Oil is okay on the rails, barrel lug and the outer barrel surface where it runs through the slide. Just a few drops goes a long way. Lots of words, I hope you can understand since I can't post pictures.
 
#35 ·
ncnative said:
Use synthetic grease (Clenzoil, Mobil One) right at the lip in the 90 degree small bend. The "beak" on the trigger bar rides along the lip. As others have said, Glocks should be run dry and oil attracts dirt and powder residue. A small dab there and on the cruciform sear and the vertical extension tab on the bar right above the actual trigger shoe. One of the first pictures in this post shows the proper points. The sear contacts the striker lug and is a major point of friction as the trigger is pulled along with the bar/connector. Oil is okay on the rails, barrel lug and the outer barrel surface where it runs through the slide. Just a few drops goes a long way. Lots of words, I hope you can understand since I can't post pictures.
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They also have one called, Extreme Weapons Lube.
 
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#36 ·
1 small drop on each rail and spread around.
1 small drop inside of slide near the front.
Use your pinky to swirl inside the barrel port. 1 small drop on locking lug.
1 small drop where the trigger bar meets the connector.
I also put a small dab of tetra grease on the trigger bar and connector.

Notice I said Small drops. Get yourself a couple needle oilers. Easy does it. Don't go overboard.
 
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Aslan said:
Not a paid advertisement!! Just an excellent product, and definitely one worth considering!

slip2000.com

Slip 2000 EWG Light Grease

Slip 2000 Extreme Weapons Grease (EWG) will significantly reduce friction and wear on your firearms with its advanced formulation. By creating a robust lubricating layer, this grease ensures smooth operation and enhances the overall longevity of your weapons. PROTECTS: Penetrating deep into the...
slip2000.com slip2000.com

They also have one called, Extreme Weapons Lube.
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I've purchased several types, all synthetic, in those syringes over the years. They all seem to work well but the Clenzoil is the latest one I'm trying on advice from the trigger building guru, Johnny Glocks. I honestly think the "slickest" lube is Brian Enos' "Slide Guide". I have no idea what's in it. It's slick though and not quite as viscous as grease so it tends to break down sooner. It's another "a little goes a long way" product. The synthetics like Clenzoil seem to cling to the metal parts even after a shooting session. Just wipe it off and re-apply
 
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