What lube to use on 3913

[shotguntom]

Was recently told to use a gun lube instead of oil on the frame rails to reduce wear. Can ayone suggest from experience, which to use?

TOM

 

[Realzebub45]

I use either this:

Birchwood Casey: RIG Product Details

or this:

Synthetic All-Weather High-Tech Gun Grease | Shooters Choice

Are they the best? I don't know that I can say that. I'm sure everyone has their preference. These 2 work for me though.

 

[Maximumbob54]

No lube will wear rails. Dirty lube is what wears rails. Oil will run and leave you dry or grease will stay in place, but either one is a magnet for grit that will turn your lube into lapping compound. No lube is really better by far than the next at reducing the friction, but some of them are better about not attracting filth.

 

[18DAI]

I use TW25B. Significantly reduced the wear on my 3913 rails. Regards 18DAI

 

[What the]

You may want to look into Mil-Tec 1 or a similar product. I assume you are concerned about galling on the rails? Mil-Tec bonds at a molecular level and is bonded through heat and friction.

It sure makes cleaning easier once it's been used a few times. It does take a few steps to apply initially but it's well worth it and all I use now.

PS...I don't work for them just a satisfied customer.

 

[oldwolf]

I use Breakfree on everything. Rails to revolver cylinder pins.

 

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

RIG +P grease

I use either this:

Birchwood Casey: RIG Product Details

or this:

Synthetic All-Weather High-Tech Gun Grease | Shooters Choice

Are they the best? I don't know that I can say that. I'm sure everyone has their preference. These 2 work for me though.

+1 on the RIG. I like the RIG +P Stainless grease the best. I use that on the slide/frame friction bearing surfaces, (I also use it on Over/Under hinge pins, shotgun pump slides, etc.)

For everything else on the pistol I tend to use a very light coat of Rem Oil or CLP and then wipe it off. But definitely RIG grease on the slide/frame rails.

 

[Arizona5906]

I like the Break-Free products very well. 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.

 

[XPman]

I'm kinda new to the semi-autos, but am using a teflon grease on the poly slide & a lighter oil on my S&W PC SS slides due to the closer tolerances... Kinda thinner oils, something like Rem-Oil on the innards though...
Don't know if that is good, bad or ugly, that's just what I'm doing...
Like Duckhunter above, I use a grease (STOS) on my O/U hing pin...
Have a good one...XPman...

 

[daroof]

first clp then tw25 on the rails

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

My collection of gun lubes consists of the following:

1. Can of Mobil 1 synthetic grease (for frame rails, bolts etc.).
2. Quart of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil for most of the rest of stuff
3. Quart of Mobil 1 synthetic differential lube

Bought it years ago, and my grandkids will still be using the stuff. grease is what you want on slides and frame rails, and some rotating pins. Oil where oil is indicated, and the gear lube for parts that need some lube but are only got at every so often. Works on ALL my guns, put it on with a small hypo or toothpick, the only guns that I am liberal with are the AR series, seem to like to run wet. The AR is the only gun I use the differential lube for the bolt and related parts.
I put all of the 3 in very clean containers years ago to make them easier to handle when cleaning/lubing. Only thing I can say is they work!

 

[XPman]

My collection of gun lubes consists of the following:

1. Can of Mobil 1 synthetic grease (for frame rails, bolts etc.).
2. Quart of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil for most of the rest of stuff
3. Quart of Mobil 1 synthetic differential lube

Bought it years ago, and my grandkids will still be using the stuff. grease is what you want on slides and frame rails, and some rotating pins. Oil where oil is indicated, and the gear lube for parts that need some lube but are only got at every so often. Works on ALL my guns, put it on with a small hypo or toothpick, the only guns that I am liberal with are the AR series, seem to like to run wet. The AR is the only gun I use the differential lube for the bolt and related parts.
I put all of the 3 in very clean containers years ago to make them easier to handle when cleaning/lubing. Only thing I can say is they work!

I don't see a thing wrong with that... What Gun oils/greases I use were bought mostly for their container, as most were designed with some sort of container, tube or spout to make application easy...
The teflon grease I mentioned in my post was actually bought from a bicycle catalog that had it on sale at about 10% of the reg. price and I bought a dozen filled syringes...
Have a good one...XPman...

 

[steamloco76]

I had been using synthetic oil on the frame rails and innards of my 3rd Gen S&W's until I noticed more frame wear than I am comfortable seeing. Switched to Weapon Shield Grease on all my semi-auto pistols and the wear has gone away. Only takes a tiny amount.

 

[Racer X]

If it slides, grease it, if it rotates, oil it. (with the exception of wheel bearings not in an oil bath)

 

[goldenlight]

I use a silicone and Teflon light grease for the slides all on my stainless steel pistols, when they go to the range.

My carry piece gets oil on the rails. I check often and relube as necessary.

 

[cebur19]

Lube for 3913

I am using Mili-Tec oil and they also make a grease. As mentioned, the Mili-tec bonds to the parts. I discovered this brand is used by the military.