Lubrication for aluminum frame 3rd gens

Rifleman762 · Jun 13, 2015

I'll start this out by saying all my 3rd gen .45s are steel framed. However my boss told me he is going to start carrying his 4563 again, and that got me thinking. I remember reading somewhere that operators should use grease on this aluminum frames to reduce excessive wear. Is this correct? What do you guys recommend?

timn8er · Jun 13, 2015

I like & use Lubriplate's gun grease on all my 3rdGens, steel or alloy. Seems to work well & I haven't had any problems at all. If I remember correctly, I bought it at Midway.

BLUEDOT37 · Jun 13, 2015

Like tim said, I just use the same synthetic base grease (Super Lube with PTFE) for both my steel & aluminum frame autos.

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gasaman · Jun 13, 2015

Yup light coat of grease on the rails of my 5943, CS9 and 4553TSW.

Granite6 · Jun 13, 2015

Moly grease

I would recommend a high moly content grease. Not wheel bearing @~3% but 50+%. I bought mine from air rifle headquarters. But Honda offers a version and I believe valvoline does as well.

It bonds to the metal and is incredibly slick, you just use a small amount. It doesn't get gummy over time, and I use it on internals as well for a poor mans trigger job.

Mainsail · Jun 13, 2015

I use and recommend Lubriplate SFL-0. One can for $15 will last a long time. I did a LOT of research; reading tests and evals from people smarter and more sciency than me. My unscientific test included rubbing a glob of it between my thumb and finger while running my hand under hot water- the Lubriplate stayed on my hand and lubed, it didn't wash off. It's also nontoxic and doesn't stain, something I couldn't say about my previous grease- gunslick. Make like you're justifying a new gun to your wife and lay it on thick.

Nico Testosteros · Jun 13, 2015

I use some polyurea grease I bought to lube the bottom bracket of my bikes. Or CLP, in a pinch. I feel grease is better, though.

N4KVE · Jun 13, 2015

Been using this for years. GARY
FTI, Inc. - Tetra Gun Care Products

LoboGunLeather · Jun 13, 2015

One issue involved with aluminum frame pistols is galling where in contact and bearing against the steel slide. Good lubrication is a necessity.

Years ago a very experienced competition shooter showed me how he lubricates his semi-auto pistols. Using a #2 pencil the bearing surfaces are heavily coated with graphite. This provides excellent lubrication without the tendencies of oils or greases to collect dust, grit, lint, and powder residue.

I have been doing this for well over 30 years on pistols for law enforcement use, concealed carry, and competition. It works very well, and #2 pencils are about a buck per dozen.

18DAI · Jun 13, 2015

I think it was an LAPD armorer who advised me that oil does not adhere well to s&w aluminum frames.

I use TW25b grease on mine. I follow "florks lube reccomendations" a guide that is a sticky on another gun board which deals with Sig pistols.

I've many rounds through my aluminum framed 3rd gens with no issues using TW25b.

The 4563TSW may be the perfect LE duty 45. I had a nice one. Slicked up by my gunsmith with a spurless hammer and the rail removed. Great pistol. So of course, like an idiot, I sold it. Oh well, hopefully I will come across another. Regards 18DAI

kraynky · Jun 13, 2015

TW25b for me too. Seems like I read somewhere.that the military selected that lube after their own extensive testing.

I may have to give the pencil lead a try though, sounds interesting, and I know it's slick. Curious about how long it will stay put.

nocents · Jun 13, 2015

after using the last of my jar of "slide glide" (which worked well and I liked it)....I switched to the Lubriplate moly also....the maintenance gurus in my former profession (mining) swore by it

Jaymo · Jun 13, 2015

Granite6 said:
I would recommend a high moly content grease. Not wheel bearing @~3% but 50+%. I bought mine from air rifle headquarters. But Honda offers a version and I believe valvoline does as well.

It bonds to the metal and is incredibly slick, you just use a small amount. It doesn't get gummy over time, and I use it on internals as well for a poor mans trigger job.

Air Rifle Headquarters: Isn't that Jim Maccari's web store?
I've bought springs, tune kits, and lubes from him. A bunch of them.
In fact, I need to order seals and tune kit for my Diana 48.
During the Obama panics, I shot my air guns a lot more than my powder burners, since pellets and BBs were in abundant supply, and cheap.

Gunhacker · Jun 13, 2015

kraynky said:
TW25b for me too. Seems like I read somewhere.that the military selected that lube after their own extensive testing.

I may have to give the pencil lead a try though, sounds interesting, and I know it's slick. Curious about how long it will stay put.

Me three... TW25b, and just like what the old Briycreem commercial used to say (wow.. am I ever dating myself by quoting that)... "a little dab will do ya".

GaryS · Jun 13, 2015

I use Lubriplate 105 assembly grease. It was originally designed as engine assembly lube, but works well for other things too. There are actually two different tube designs. One tube has pictures of car engines, boats, and some other stuff on it. The other has similar pictures, but one of them is of a firearm.

The contents are the same though.

Jaymo · Jun 13, 2015

Years ago, I read about reliability issues with M59s.
Were those inherent in the design, or were they an issue with individual cleaning/lubing techniques (or lack of)?

I can't see a reason why the 39 would be reliable but a double stack version of the same gun would not, unless it had to do with magazine issues.

Shoo2tr · Jun 13, 2015

I always put a thin coat of Wal-Mart Super Tech Extreme Pressure Multi-Duty Complex Hi Temp Grease on all my slides/ slide rails.

It's the pink stuff. Call me crazy but it works for me. It's cheap and one tub will last forever.

85V65Sabre · Jun 13, 2015

Shoo2tr said:
I always put a thin coat of Wal-Mart Super Tech Extreme Pressure Multi-Duty Complex Hi Temp Grease on all my slides/ slide rails.

It's the pink stuff. Call me crazy but it works for me. It's cheap and one tub will last forever.

Your crazy! LOL
Sorry, I had to say it. If it works for you, and you are happy with the results.[emoji106]

KSDeputy · Jun 13, 2015

Several times yearly I unload my alloy frame .45's and put several drops of Break Free on the back of the slide where it meets the frame. Then I work the slide a few times. This has worked for me quite well ever since I bought the pistols new.

03Fatboy · Jun 13, 2015

Both Lubriplate and Brownells grease has served me just fine. Will try TW25b at some point.

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