Need help!best lubricant for aluminum frames?

[mrmike7189]

I own a s&w model 410...40cal. pistol...with the matte balck finish....noticed that the front rails getting worn . The manual says to add two drops of gun oil to the rails in the rear and two on the top of the barrel.(nothing for the front rails)
should i use gun oil or gun grease like tw25 ? and should i use a little like the manual says or use more?

 

[MWB]

I have very good results with Teflon bicycle grease; it gives good lubrication and doesn't run out like oils. The rail wear seems to stabilize after a couple of hundred rounds.

 

[40cal]

I`ve had good luck with Wilson Ultima grease after cleaning & EDC. Then add a couple of drops oil on the rails a barrel right before a range session.

 

[Beretta682]

Mobile 1 full synthetic

 

[anoblefox]

two weeks ago I bought 2 bottles of Bob Marvels gun oil, always used Rem Oil and Brakefree before. This is gonna be my "go to gun oil" from now on! At $8 a bottle I recommend that members try it.
No affiliation, just a great product.

 

[ColColt]

I've switched lately to Gun Butter. I like the fact it stays where I put it and after a range session, it's still there. that tells me I can lube my SD guns with it and even though they sit maybe a month or longer without shooting, I've broke them down and saw the lube was still there. Other lubes I've used have evaporated.

 

[18DAI]

I use TW25B. A little expensive, but works very well. Regards 18DAI.

 

[SMSgt]

I quit buying special "gun" oils and greases. I lightly lube rails with green marine grease. If it can stand up to saltwater and wheel bearing abuse, it can certainly stand up to a slide. Any quality wheel bearing grease will do, and a can of it will last a lifetime (unless you use it up on your cars!).

Grease will stay in place on rails where oils will disperse. I dab it on a Q-Tip, run it down the rails and wipe off any excess. Shouldn't be a problem unless you're living in Arctic temps.

 

[MgoBlue]

I quit buying special "gun" oils and greases. I lightly lube rails with green marine grease. If it can stand up to saltwater and wheel bearing abuse, it can certainly stand up to a slide. Any quality wheel bearing grease will do, and a can of it will last a lifetime (unless you use it up on your cars!).

Grease will stay in place on rails where oils will disperse. I dab it on a Q-Tip, run it down the rails and wipe off any excess. Shouldn't be a problem unless you're living in Arctic temps.

+1000!! Oil is fine for stronger frames, but for aluminum frames you simply can't beat some quality grease. Head over to your neighborhood NAPA auto store and pick up a tube of Lubriplate No. 105. Just a little dab will do ya!

 

[AirBear]

I too got tired of the oil I so judiciously applied to my rails run off and end up on the side of my slide and on the inside of my holsters.
I now use the original old fashioned white grease, Lubriplate # 105.
Can get it @ Brownells or eBay. It stays where you put it.

 

[5906fan]

I use X-19A it's a sprayon that stays there.
don't know what's in this stuff - the site says they are being sued for patent infringe - but it is unbelievably slick and long lasting.

 

[mrmike7189]

I am now using the tw25 lubricant. i applied it along the entire rail with a q-tip so that it will lube the entire frame rail. i hope this stuff works! i now will only use gun oil to lightly oil the outside of the gun.

 

[Rosskale2]

Mrmike

Do what the manual says. Firearm manufacturers don't pay people who design firearms big money to not know what they are doing. I have a Walther P99 manual says just a drop of oil on each rail, hood etc... Believe me, I used to overthink lube and you need to know that the materials made on the slide were designed to rub against each other. People talk about "shiney" spots as wear, yes it is wear but it is called "marrying". Or like on my P99 or a Smith & Wesson or Glock type pistol people talk about the slide being lose because of a little wobble. It is suppose to have a little wobble a little lose to let debris fall away. So as far as lube just oil in my opinion is fine and I am not saying people who use grease aren't doing it correct. A little grease on rails is okay. On my CZ I use Ewl 30 slip 2000, I have used everything on the market and always go back to slip 2000. Or if the slide is a little rough when racking don't think it has to be like on butter, as long as it works is what you want as long as it isn't grinding. My P99 very little oil on rails and maybe just a few drops in slide channels. My CZ p01 I do admit when I lube the rails I put a few drops and let run down rail then set my pistol upright muzzle down overnight to let excess run out. My opinion is do what the manual says. Like I said, they don't pay firearm engineers big money to not know what they are doing. Don't overthink lube. All you need is a very thin sheen, you don't need to slop it all over.

 

[max]

I use RIG.

 

[Rosskale2]

Grease

Just for all of you. When I posted about oil don't think I mean you shouldn't use grease. I just hate grease on my rails especially my CZ. Ewl 30 slip 2000 works fine for me that is all I am saying and as far as the manual my CZ manual says to use grease for long term storage and just a little oil for use. I do also don't like oil dripping out on my clothes and in my holster but after lubing a couple days it stops dripping. I admit it drips out because I over lube and like I said, the materials whether aluminum frame with steel slide etc... The materials were made to rub against each other with very minimal lube. I think everyone and also me want a slide that slides like butter but it doesn't need to as long as it isn't grinding like sandpaper, it just needs to cycle and go bang properly. I have used grease but found out my CZ is so tight fit it just pushes the grease out anyway and I hate stripping my pistol and seeing grease but that is just me. The manual says gun oil so that is what I use. I have tried Hurleys gold but still went back to ewl 30 slip 2000.this is just my opinion and not trying to start a lube debate like the big caliber debate. I honor all of your opinions and what you use, this is just what I use and never had a problem...

 

[StakeOut]

STOS made by PONSNESS WARREN

MULTIPURPOSE LUBRICANT

Slicker Than Owl Shxt

 

[peterthefish]

Frog Lube.

Anything but this. Or Fireclean. Lucas Red n Tacky for grease or synthetic motor oil. All you need.

 

[Sconie]

I've had good experiences using both Mobil 1 grease and a product called Super Lube Silicone Grease (both with and without PTFE)---both excellent products and MUCH less expensive than the high-priced "specialty" gun greases.

 

[jimbo728]

Light oil is fine. Your wear is most likely the anodizing being worn away. That is unavoidable.
Jim

 

[timn8er]

+1000!! Oil is fine for stronger frames, but for aluminum frames you simply can't beat some quality grease. Head over to your neighborhood NAPA auto store and pick up a tube of Lubriplate No. 105. Just a little dab will do ya!

I agree. I use their gun formulation & have used it for years. It works great!