Semi-Auto Slide Rail Lub?

eljay · 10-05-2005, 12:29 PM

I would like to know what folks are using to lubricate the slide rails on their semi-autos. I've been using just a touch of Lubriplate Aero, but wonder if this is the right choice. Thanks for any inputs on this.
eljay

ash · 10-05-2005, 12:50 PM

I just use the stuff I got with the cleaning kit I bought from wal-mart. works like a charm.

silentknight · 10-05-2005, 12:53 PM

I use RemOil, it has teflon in it and has worked flawlesly in both my auto's

lefty o · 10-05-2005, 12:55 PM

a good quality oil is all that is required. remoil, fp-10, militech, etc, etc. 1 or 2 drops on each rail should be enough. the pistol will let you know when you put too much on.

BigJake · 10-05-2005, 01:02 PM

Rem Oil or Break Free LUBRICANT, not just ordinary break free. I think the break free Lube has a silver label, or it used to at least.

Dale · 10-05-2005, 01:19 PM

I use Break Free lube and Militech.

I've not had a problem yet.

On the other hand any lube produced for the care of firearms should do the trick.

It's just a matter of brand preferrence after that.

Ctwo · 10-05-2005, 03:00 PM

what does the pistol do when you put too much? I apply liberally a lot of oil on every surface after cleaning. Usually by the time I go out again, it has drained off or somewhat dried out. I was using the oil that came with a cleaning kit, something like Otters gun oil.

Oxford · 10-05-2005, 03:10 PM

It collects dust which could result in more wear on surfaces.

lefty o · 10-05-2005, 10:57 PM

if you over oil the slide rails, it will spray your face with oil when fired- thats how it will let you know.

Uncle Red · 10-06-2005, 10:01 AM

In cold weather, oils get thicker (More viscous). This can present a problem at pivot points and on small sliding parts (read safety lever and firing pin). If I'll be out when it's very cold I switch to powdered graffite to lube my firearms. If it's only moderately cold then I lightly oil. -UR

10-05-2005, 12:29 PM	#1
eljay Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 58	Semi-Auto Slide Rail Lub? I would like to know what folks are using to lubricate the slide rails on their semi-autos. I've been using just a touch of Lubriplate Aero, but wonder if this is the right choice. Thanks for any inputs on this. eljay

10-05-2005, 12:50 PM	#2
ash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 934 Images: 3	I just use the stuff I got with the cleaning kit I bought from wal-mart. works like a charm. Last edited by ash; 10-05-2005 at 12:55 PM.

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silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Images: 3	I use RemOil, it has teflon in it and has worked flawlesly in both my auto's __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

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BigJake Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Posts: 184	Rem Oil or Break Free LUBRICANT, not just ordinary break free. I think the break free Lube has a silver label, or it used to at least. __________________ Yo Ho Ho an-a bottle a Brass Monkey...

10-05-2005, 01:19 PM	#6
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	I use Break Free lube and Militech. I've not had a problem yet. On the other hand any lube produced for the care of firearms should do the trick. It's just a matter of brand preferrence after that. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

10-05-2005, 12:55 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,783	a good quality oil is all that is required. remoil, fp-10, militech, etc, etc. 1 or 2 drops on each rail should be enough. the pistol will let you know when you put too much on.

10-05-2005, 03:00 PM	#7
Ctwo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 344	what does the pistol do when you put too much? I apply liberally a lot of oil on every surface after cleaning. Usually by the time I go out again, it has drained off or somewhat dried out. I was using the oil that came with a cleaning kit, something like Otters gun oil.

10-05-2005, 03:10 PM	#8
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,021 Blog Entries: 4	It collects dust which could result in more wear on surfaces. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-05-2005, 10:57 PM	#9
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,783	if you over oil the slide rails, it will spray your face with oil when fired- thats how it will let you know.

10-06-2005, 10:01 AM	#10
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	In cold weather, oils get thicker (More viscous). This can present a problem at pivot points and on small sliding parts (read safety lever and firing pin). If I'll be out when it's very cold I switch to powdered graffite to lube my firearms. If it's only moderately cold then I lightly oil. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36