[millerl513]

I keep reading that lubriplate is the best---I do not have any on hand as yet but I do have 1. Rig by the Rig Products Co ( I have a tube that I bet is 50 years young), or 2. Gunslick by Outers Labs (I aslo have a tube of this on hand) or 3. a tub of Sta-Lube brake caliper sunthetic grease made by CRC (this appears to be good stuff) and I have enuf on hand to lube a 1000 m1's!!!

any comments???

[Ben Hartley]

Miller...

Quote:       Originally Posted by millerl513

I keep reading that lubriplate is the best---I do not have any on hand as yet but I do have 1. Rig by the Rig Products Co ( I have a tube that I bet is 50 years young), or 2. Gunslick by Outers Labs (I aslo have a tube of this on hand) or 3. a tub of Sta-Lube brake caliper sunthetic grease made by CRC (this appears to be good stuff) and I have enuf on hand to lube a 1000 m1's!!!

Lubriplate -- at least the formula with which we're all familiar -- was, if I recall correctly, developed specifically for the M1. As such, it's the "classic" grease, but certainly not the only one. Lubriplate's follow-on "successor," PlastiLube, works well, too.

The point is to use grease to lubricate your M1, specifically any parts that slide. (No lubrication of any sort on the hammer hooks or sear or inside the gas cylinder! But you knew that, anyway, didn't you?) The rule of thumb is "oil protects, grease lubricates." And, to be honest, just about any good grease will work just fine; the Sta-Lube by CRC should most suitable. I don't recognize either the Rig or Outers products; if grease, then they're most likely OK.

There's a graphic of the M1 grease points at M1 Garand Grease Points and you might find the entire site M1 Garand Armory of interest as well.

There are those who will insist that only the latest, developed no earlier than last week -- and most expensive -- potion/formula is any good at all. Balderdash. Use what you've got; it'll work fine.

HTH

BenHartley

[wcassidy]

i got some plastilube from scott duff, paid a bit for it but i figured the 4 ounces or so will hold me a long long time

[jerry]

I like Lubriplate because I get little tubes of it for free now and then.

[GlockMeister]

Something else to try might be GunButter. They have a grease as well.

Grease -------> http://www.gunbutter.com/gunbuttergrease.htm

Home page -------> The Best Firearm Lubricant - Gun Butter

[Bayou]

I use high temperature bearing grease from the auto parts store. Lifetime supply $5.99. So far it seems to work fine.

[gunnerdave]

The caliper grease is good stuff. Lubriplate was replaced by plastilube as it's more water resistant, IIRC. As said above though, any good high-temp grease will do the job under normal conditions. Wheel bearing grease is also popular.

HTH

Dave

[christcorp]

2nd the bearing grease. I've been using automotive bearing grease on all mechanical gun parts for more than 30 years.

[Orlando]

Wheel bearing grease is more than adequate and cheaper than so called high tech gun grease

[Dookiebutt]

And $5 will buy you a lifetime supply.

[Silvertip44]

Good wheel bearing grease is perfectly adequate for both the M1 and the M1A. I use it exclusively.

[twtalbot]

I bought some Montana Extreme (about $7 or 8 ant Midway) grease because i like the syringe-type applicator it comes in. When it's empty, I'll just refill it with the bearing grease that has already been recommended.

[whirlwind]

all the "gun greases" ive ever used attracted powder residue and dirt like a magnet,but ive since discovered that "high heat nickle anti-sieze" bolt compound i bought at fastenal works great! idunno why,but it doesnt seem to attract all the gunk and it lasts alot longer. it aint cheap,but one can will last a lifetime. it was less than 20 bucks for an 8 or ten ounce can last time i bought it. its all ill ever use now.

[gbear-48]

Brownell's sells ( or sold ) Lubriplate by the can. It's a little pricey but the C&R discount helps ease the pain. Some aircraft maint shops carry it for less money.