I have been doing a bit of reading on the 5906. Some say you must use a special grease on them,due to them being stainless steel. I do own several SS firearms (Ruger SP101s,GPs,Mini-14s) and use REM oil on them. I do know from experience that SS galls and an anti-seize is recommended. What do you (5906) SS S&W owners use on yours?

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I don't think galling is a problem with modern stainless steel guns. You could call S&W and ask their opinion. About 10 years ago when I visited the factory one of the fellows in the Performance Center spoke about lube and he only mentioned oil. Oil is a lot easier and more user friendly than grease. Over on the Sig Forum there are endless discussions about grease. They talk about how to put it on, how much is the right amount, what brand to use, and how to get it off after each time the gun is used. Maybe they have trouble with galling. I shoot an S&W and I use CLP.

Bill

I always use Rig +P on my SS 3rd gens. It's a great grease, not smelly, relatively inexpensive, and is made for stainless guns.

I also use it on the bearing surfaces of fairly expensive O/U shotguns.

I always use grease (usually RIG or RIG +P) on high friction areas like slides on pistols and hinge pins on O/U's. Everything else gets a very light coating of CLP, RemOil, or another quality oil, then the oil is wiped dry so only a small film remains.

I have a Ruger stainless 1911 and I use RIG stainless grease on the rails.

I use 3-in-1 oil with no issues.

Read the info on this site and make your own conclusions:

GrantCunningham.com - Library

My grandfather introduced me to 3-in-1 oil when I was young. He used it on all of his firearms,knives,and general use around the house. I used it on my firearms up until about 8-10 years ago,then started using REM oil. I do have a can in the shed that is calling my 5906.

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Your 5906 will thank you for switching over!

I used oil but switched to something called Mil Comm TW25b, used it on my P228 but then used it on my 3rd gen smiths. It does seem to run smoother than standard oil and is suppose to protect the action better will not break down like the oil does. Try them both out and see what you like better but the grease is overall better protection and performance IMO.


but you know what they say for opinions.

The saying is: if it rotates, use oil; if it slides use grease. I use TW 25 on my 4506 and sig P220 ST. I think SIG recommends TW 25.

I am happy with the results.
Richard

It isn't rocket science. Just lube it with something decent.

This is true. But, I have read on other threads where S&W 1911 owners (stainless steel) were having problems with their slides, and they "TOO" asked what to lube it with.

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I beg to differ, I have a buddy who liked to run his dry, like a couple of his favorit gun scribes, "lube just collects dirt" crowd. One day his fabulous TRP seized up due to galled frame and rails, sent back to SA who told him to "run er wet", he's a believer now! Stainless will gall, unless it has one of those fancy silicone polymer finishes. A little lube in the right places makes everything work mo betta! Billy

Excellent reference! Thanks for sharing.

The owners manual from S&W, available on their web site, specifies a couple drops of oil on the rails abd a couple on the barrel.
That being said, I use some grease on them. Seems to last longer. I use some grease I have from working on bicycles, automotive grease works also. Or just use oil as the factory recommends.

Let me clarify what was said at the Performance Center. They said that it was important to keep the rails lubed. They said to use oil. They said the rails should have oil applied at least every 200 rounds in long shooting sessions. They said that oiling was more important than cleaning. They didn't talk about galling because apparently when oiled it isn't a problem.

Bill

It's a 3rd gen...anything short of bacon grease should be fine. I like to use Tetra on all my pistols' rails but I'm sure that it's overkill.

I've used Break Free CLP on all my guns for many years, and have never had a problem with it.

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Hoquiam, WA

Armour or Bryan?

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