Westwindmike
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I too like the Mobil 28. I used to get it from my mechanic that worked on the jet. When we closed the shop, I grabbed up an almost empty 5 pound can and cleaned it out. Works great on anything that needs to slide smoothly.
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I too like the Mobil 28. I used to get it from my mechanic that worked on the jet. When we closed the shop, I grabbed up an almost empty 5 pound can and cleaned it out. Works great on anything that needs to slide smoothly.
4barrel
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I use bacon grease.
Olive oil.rub a little garlic on there,50-60 rounds mmm-mm [emoji1]
TAC
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If you live in a cold climate, I would use caution, applying grease to the slide rails on a 1911, if it's a gun you rely on for self defense.
A few years ago, I was really into 1911's, and took a Dan Wesson 1911 out to the range. I applied 30w oil to the rails when it was just below 20 degrees. It was in the truck for several hours, and when I first started shooting, it was not reliable until it warmed up after about five shots. It was a tight gun, but had about 1500 rounds through it, and was 100% reliable in normal temperatures. So I imagine any kind of grease would have exacerbated the problem.
A few years ago, I was really into 1911's, and took a Dan Wesson 1911 out to the range. I applied 30w oil to the rails when it was just below 20 degrees. It was in the truck for several hours, and when I first started shooting, it was not reliable until it warmed up after about five shots. It was a tight gun, but had about 1500 rounds through it, and was 100% reliable in normal temperatures. So I imagine any kind of grease would have exacerbated the problem.
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I had some Amsoil grease leftover in the grease gun, so I put a dab on a cotton swab and rubbed it lightly into the slide rails. Never been an issue on my wife's Ruger SR1911.
This is a good observation for most grease types. You can test your pistol with grease in your freezer and then see how much resistance is experienced when racking the slide.
But extreme cold is where that Mobil 28 Aviation grease excels! It has an extreme temperature range (-65 to +350). It is engineered to work in those flaps, slats, etc., after they've been at 35,000 feet.
It is apparent from everyone's comments that a lot of different kinds of lubes will work and protect a pistol under most circumstances. Consider Mobil 28 Av Grease for extreme cold. The only thing that probably should never be used is WD-40!
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Grayfox
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I've been using plain old RIG for years.
But ya know what? I've been shooting 1911s for almost 40 years now. I don't think it matters much at all what you use. Just as long as you use it.
But ya know what? I've been shooting 1911s for almost 40 years now. I don't think it matters much at all what you use. Just as long as you use it.
VaTom
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Have used MPro-7 oil for several years now on all semi-automatics (including 1911s) and revolvers. Very good product.
During the Korean War - Chosin Reservoir Campaign - It was so cold that the Marines had to run all their weapons dry to help prevent freeze up. Occasionally they urinated on them to unfreeze them. That is cold!
Thanks to all our veterans for their service!!
During the Korean War - Chosin Reservoir Campaign - It was so cold that the Marines had to run all their weapons dry to help prevent freeze up. Occasionally they urinated on them to unfreeze them. That is cold!
Thanks to all our veterans for their service!!
My dad told me that during the Battle of the Bulge they put Vicks on their rifles as well as using lots of it for the intended purposes.
AveragEd
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If synthetic oils are not good for firearms and can attack plastic parts, I wonder why Kimber strongly recommends Shooter's Choice FP-10, a synthetic lubricant, for their 1911s, some of which come with plastic grip panels. Having owned three Kimber 1911s (since replaced with S&Ws), I bought a large bottle of FP-10 and have used it for years on all my guns without any problems.
Ed
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There are many different grades of synthetic lubricants on the market. Some of which are great for what we are doing with them. Its just knowing which is better then others to use for the best protection as possible. They are all a class of polymeers which basically is a liquid plastic. Some much better then others for the job intended.
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Bravo! When I think of grease, I think of axles, car chassis, farm tractors, practical jokes, etc., etc...not pistols, and especially not 1911s.
It's what is recommended for use in M-1 Garands, by most knowledgeable "authorities". It's also what SIG ships it's new 1911's lubed with. No need to re-invent the wheel.
I am still using, and happy with, LSA. If I was planning on using the gun in cold weather I would clean it and apply just a tiny bit of RemOil. As a general rule I don't care much for grease on 1911s, but I have used Molysulfide grease when first "breaking in" a new pistol. After a couple applications I then change over to LSA.
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The wrong oil is better than no oil.
That said I run Mill-Comm products in my 1911.
That said I run Mill-Comm products in my 1911.
