Lubricating Revolvers and Pistols

[AJ]

I have found that when it comes to lubricating revolvers, less is more.

That is true for all guns. Slopping on lots of oil provides no more lubrication than just a very thin coat.

But then you have the Boneheads that don't use any lubricant and then can not figure out why their guns don't work properly. I always carry some oil to the range with me, either in the canvas bag I carry ammo in or in my tool box or both.

 

[BE Mike]

But then you have the Boneheads that don't use any lubricant and then can not figure out why their guns don't work properly. I always carry some oil to the range with me, either in the canvas bag I carry ammo in or in my tool box or both.

I was shooting with a long-time friend who is a top-notch auto mechanic and built engines for drag racing. He had purchased a new sub-compact 1911. It kept jamming. He asked me to shoot it. He said that he always shot new handguns dry to break them it. The pistol jammed for me. I went to the truck and came back with a decent gun oil and lubed the pistol. It started functioning like a Singer sewing machine. This fellow would never consider running a new engine without oil, so why would he think that a dry new gun would work well?

 

[vinn]

pistols have been lubed with 30 wt., non deturngent motor oil for years with very good results. why not use multigrade detergent oil like 10 - 5 grade. ?

 

[geekeye]

i use anti-seize on the threads of the buffer tube of my shotgun, but i wouldn't use it on moving parts because it attracts dirt and would likely increase wear, rather than reduce it.

 

[whooper333]

I have a stainless steel semi-auto bullpup pistol made by boberg. If memory serves he recommended using non-metallic never seize for lube on his pistol. The company boberg has since gone out of business but a outfit in Texas whose name escapes me now has bought the rights to continue making the 9mm boberg in their name. I wonder if they still recommend using the non- matelic never seize on the gun.

 

[rockquarry]

Some of us spend way too much time thinking about this, but I've found whatever lubricant I happen to have always works very well. I've tried many snake oils and they work, too, but no better than anything else.

With the exception of semi-automatic pistols, I'm not very good at lubing on a regular basis. I have some revolvers that I bought new more than forty years ago that have been fired a great deal. When I do lubricate them (and that's often far less than annually), I use what's handy. My guns work fine.

 

[peterdeb]

All due respect, guys, this is great information, but it does not answer my basic question: has anyone tried the Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant on a revolver or pistol?

In answer to your question.......NO. Just various CLP's.

 

[Igiveup]

I haven't tried it, but might buy some and give it a try on my semi-autos and revolvers. I am always willing to try something new.