Lube Question

[superbeast1098]

Whenever I clean my SD9VE, I usually use MPro7 to clean the gun and I usually use Hoppes Elite gun oil. Those have been working very well for keeping the gun clean and lubed.

I have noticed that the oil evaporates after a while, which is to be expected. Thats not a problem I dont mind re-lubing the gun...

Now, on my AK, I use the same cleaner, but I use white lithium grease for lubrication....

My question is this: Does anyone use lithium grease on any of their semiauto handguns???

What are the pros and consof using grease instead of oil...


I know the grease may collect a bit more dirt than the oil, but other than that, anyone had good luck with grease???

 

[ronnie gore]

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I too use white lithium on ak rifle and other semi auto rifles, another good lube is lsa military light wepons oil. it has a white color to it and is liquid when you put it on but will skim over so it will not run or evaporate, as soon as you work the action it become liquid again. I have been using it for over 30 years.

 

[OKFC05]

I use Brownells Action Grease on the frame points where the slide rides. It stays put even in our 100+ summer matches.
Many people say "grease what slides, oil what turns."

 

[hobby-gunsmith]

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Good start on cleaning your gun with MPRO7 cleaner. Finish the job with their lpx gun oil. I have been using both on my guns and have recommend their products to all my students. BTW, they now have a grease lubricant on the market. I have not tried it but on my next order, I will order it. Follow their directions on cleaning, and you will eventually use less lubricants each time shooting your gun.

Nick

 

[Jaysq]

Have you tried MPRO 7 oil? It is not supposed to evaporate. On a side note, Hoppes Elite is made by the makers of MPRO 7, but it is a different formula.

 

[leejack]

One of the beauties of the SD is they are not lube hungry guns.

I just clean with Hoppes and drop a little oil on the lube points outlined in the manual and rock & roll.

 

[MyDads38]

One of the beauties of the SD is they are not lube hungry guns.

I just clean with Hoppes and drop a little oil on the lube points outlined in the manual and rock & roll.

This is how I roll also

I use Hoppes solvent to clean and Hoppes oil with the needle applicator to lube the points as per manual. Have considered trying gun grease, just haven't yet.

 

[shart1971]

This is what I use it works very well. MPRO7 gun cleaner, LPX gun oil, and on the rails on the frame i use Mil-Comm TW25B, its a white lithium grease. Never had a problem.

 

[AnthemBassMan]

You can definitely use white lithium on the slide grooves and frame rails. Personally I use FrogLube on the entire pistol. I like being able to shoot, then clean the entire pistol with a microfiber cloth and a couple dry patches afterwards. And the smell is way better than the Hoppe's I used growing up...

L8R,
Matt

 

[NevadaBob]

As said above: "grease what slides, oil what turns". I use white lithium grease on my slide (Lucas brand).

 

[brchambersjr]

I use Lucas Assembly Lube and it has worked well for me. In my observations oil seams to run and grease seams a little thick in cold climates. The assembly lube seams to stick but doesn't get thick and it is specifically made for metal on metal lubrication.

Bill

 

[GranCazador]

i use tetra grease on mine. never any issues of any kind. ive run multiple extended range sessions of 7-800 rounds without stoppages of any sort. had the gun so hot you coundnt touch it. grease still there.

 

[jimi1952]

I use EWG grease on the slide rails, just a dab with a syringe. Rem oil everywhere else.

 

[Arik]

I just use a drop of oil here and there on all my AKs, which are 95% of my semi auto rifles. Hasn't had any problems, been doing it for decades. I even have a few that haven't seen oil in a few years and still run fine

 

[Arney]

I would believe that grease would hold dirt and debris and while having the ability of sticking around, oil would be a better lubricant for the most part, although it has shorter life.
In any case, most of all shooters keep their weapons clean frequently, so its not an apparent issue over night, but over time like years that may make this difference apparent.