WHAT LUBE TO USE ON 3913/3953

[shotguntom]

Was recently told to use a lube on the rails of my 3913 to reduce wear to the alloy frame. Any suggestions as to which one would be the best choice?

Tom

 

[smitty_bs]

Funny you should ask - I just lubed my 3953 today with "Shooters Choice". I've used it on my SW1911 and it works great. It comes in a syringe so you can apply it to tight places without a lot of waste.

Haven't shot the 3953 yet, but it should work well. Lots of YouTube videos on how to lube a semiauto.....

 

[Dot_mdb]

I use Breakfree CLP on all of my guns and have never had a problem.

Bill

 

[ImjinScout]

All I use is a product called Gunzilla, it cleans and lubes and this stuff really works great.

 

[alde]

I use FP-10 and like it. Any good quality oil should be fine. You should lube the barrel hood and the muzzle of the slide/barrel fit.

 

[shotguntom]

I use FP-10 and like it. Any good quality oil should be fine. You should lube the barrel hood and the muzzle of the slide/barrel fit.

Have always used CLP, but recently switched to EEZOX I like the product, but am being told that lube on the alloy frames is a much better choice than oil. reduces galling, less wear, etc.
Any truth to this?
Tom

 

[alde]

Have always used CLP, but recently switched to EEZOX I like the product, but am being told that lube on the alloy frames is a much better choice than oil. reduces galling, less wear, etc.
Any truth to this?
Tom

I have been using oil for years on alloy frame S&W pistols and alloy frame 1911's and it seems to work very well. It also depends on your conditions. Grease in very cold weather or dusty conditions may not be good.

Keeping them clean and lubed is more important than what you use IMHO.

 

[lawman90]

I second the Breakfree CLP. I've been using it on all of my guns for years. AR15's, AK's, tupperware guns, aluminum frames, etc. It works very well and doesn't wear off after a day or two like RemOil.

 

[oldwolf]

Another vote for Breakfree CLP.

 

[Win75]

I use Pro-Gold lubricant from Pro-Shot products on my S&W pistols. Never a problem and a little goes a long way.

I use it on my LCP also.

 

[Arizona5906]

I like the Break-Free products very well too, but I mainly use CLP as a cleaner, then follow up with Break-Free Lubricant / Preservative for lubrication. I like CLP as a cleaner because unlike solvents it provides lubrication to all the small places it may find it's way into. The Lubricant / Preservative seems to be longer lasting and at least according to the Break-Free web site is better suited to high speed actions. I use it for the slide, recoil spring guide and places where the barrel meets the slide and frame.

 

[HCH]

I did a search on Grant Cunningham here and nothing showed up, so I'll post this link on lubrication. I'm using the Lubriplate products he recommends with the added benefit that my wife got her mixers, blenders, and other kitchen appliances lubed too.
GrantCunningham.com - Library

 

[trigger96]

CLP "Break-Free" since I was active duty.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

I use Mobile One synthetic as follows:
1. for rotating parts 5W30
2. for parts that slide against each other(slide rails/sears) the Mobile One lithium grease or ATF fluid.

I have other stuff I have bought over the years including CLP which is quite good, but with a total of 3 quart cans I have a lifetime supply for very little money.

 

[eshap2]

Was recently told to use a lube on the rails of my 3913 to reduce wear to the alloy frame. Any suggestions as to which one would be the best choice?

Tom

I REALLY LIKE THE REMINGTON OIL, BEEN USING IT FOR YEARS

 

[DesertZig]

I have been using WeaponShield grease and oil on all my firearms for a couple of years now and have had no problems. I use the grease on the rails and barrel and the oil everyplace else. The oil is a CLP type product and works well for that purpose too.

 

[Yiogo]

I just use a gun oil on it. Is there a problem with that? Some times I'll spray on Ballistrol. Yiogo

 

[eshap2]

Was recently told to use a lube on the rails of my 3913 to reduce wear to the alloy frame. Any suggestions as to which one would be the best choice?

Tom

I PREFER WD-40, LESS FRICTION AND PROTECTS.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

WD40 was never intended to be a lubricant. It stands for "water displacement formula 40". It will dry and leave a varnish with extended use. It may seem to lubricate at first but has NO staying power. Use grease for parts that rub together, and oil for parts that rotate inside of other parts. WD40 is particularly bad in weather extremes, in cold it actually will slow the gun down, and in hot it will flow out and leave a varnish which will provide no protection at all.
I am a licensed Marine Engineer and a former Military Aviator, so proper lubrication is extremely important to me, and my machinery(which includes weapons).

 

[dw910s]

Anyone use Smith &Wesson "Dry Lubricant"? I picked up a sample at the S&W booth at the NRA convention last year and that is what I have been using. If S&W makes it, it should be good for their guns right??