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Old 10-03-2017, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Lee M View Post
I have found that oil is not a good choice for stainless steel autos.

The slide rails,barrel lugs and contact areas of the frame need grease.

This will prevent galling and peening of the stainless.

The other parts do need oil and be sure to oil the hammer pin and extractor.

The only down side of grease is that it may not work well under a pillow unless holstered.

Bruce

BTW has anyone tried the Petrol Gel food grade sanitary grease? Looks as if it might be great for stainless and less messy than auto lube and moly.
I have always used grease on frame rails on every gun.
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