AJ
US Veteran
What is the general consensus for lubrication for the S&W triggers? On a fine .22 match rifle I use lighter fluid. On an M1911, I use gun oil. What is used here by the board members?
Oil or Lighter Fluid??
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The best is probably RIG +P Stainless Steel Lube, used very sparingly. But almost any non-gumming gun oil is OK, used sparingly.
Somerled
Member
I use Tetra Gun grease--applied sparingly and the excess wiped off.
ralph7
Member
There are so many quality lubes for that job that I just go with the one that smells the best.
Three in one oil is an old favorite, do they still make it?
Three in one oil is an old favorite, do they still make it?
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caddy2507
SWCA Member
CLP would be my choice.
indigo22
Member
I've been using almost exclusively Weapon Shield for the past four years. Intermittently I have tried a couple samplings brought by other members of the gun club I belong to but they haven't swayed me to switch. Weapon Shield has worked reliably throughout a range of temperatures from 9 degrees to 98 degrees. I use it in my semi auto pistols and bolt rifle with excellent results.
DocB
Member
Lighter fluid. . .that's interesting. I use it to clean everything including paper items. It evaporates so quickly I can use it with paper restoration without any damage. I know it's a petroleum product but have never noticed it leaving a lubricating residue.
Wee Hooker
Member
I like a dry lube for trigger parts as I assemble them. Something like a dry moly paste that is wiped off after application. I don't use anything afterwards /at regular cleanings as wet lubes attract dirt and fouling.
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AJ
US Veteran
Yes, lighter fluid. I and many others use it in match grade .22 LR rifles in the triggers. In these triggers the pulls are measures in ounces. You clean the trigger with the lighter fluid and then let it dry. the lighter fluid leaves a very fine coating of lubricant on the trigger assembly. It attracts very little dust and dirt.
Green Frog
Member
AJ, I agree with the concept of using lighter fluid to clean your trigger surfaces, but remain unconvinced about its residue of protection... in fact, I have used it as a final cleaner before cold bluing, so if there had been a petro-residue, of any significance, I couldn't have done that. I think what you are getting is just a clean, dry surface that is worked and worked on often enough (and kept dry of moisture of course) so protection from rust is not needed. JMHO, YMMV! 
Froggie
Froggie
silentflyer
Member
I use lighter fluid to flush off any #9 from my nickle guns after cleaning them, never thought of it as a lube agent. Gotta love this site, learn something new every day!
I'm fond of Rem Oil myself.
Joe Hohmann
Member
I use lighter fluid to remove sticky "price" labels and oil paint from my hand. I find it hard to believe it is also a lube.
kthom
Member
If you want to find out if any product leaves any kind of residue, spray a bit of it (or wipe) on a mirror and let it dry. This leaves no doubt whether or not there is any surface residue present.
I took a slow running pocket watch to an old watchmaker and he used lighter fluid to clean it and said it left a light lubricant that would not gum up the movement. The watch is still working well after 20 years! If I remember to wind it.
StakeOut
US Veteran
Mobile 1 10W30 100% synthetic oil after a kerosene bath with grips removed
