Originally posted by Brewer3401: Been using TW25B because SIG recommended it. Now SIG recommends Lucas. One of my guns (P226) has over 27,000 rounds through it and the frame has no visible wear, other than a couple of shiny spots on the top about an inch from the front - using TW25B I'm open to anything better. I use CLP to clean, then use 91% rubbing alcohol to degrease, then the TW25B. Anyone see any potential problem with this procedure, please advise.
Just read your post today. What I do is reversed from your cleaning technique. I clean with alcohol first, then clp tthen the grease. Why do you use clp first befor the alcohol?
Posts: 387 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: October 10, 2009
When oil is mentioned for the slide & rails, the answer is usually, "it's not thick enough/doesn't stay put", or "it's a cleaner". Not much, if anything, has been said about the use of thick oils, such as Slip 2000 EWL 30. Wilson used to make a thick oil, but not sure if they still do? I tried some of the EWL 30 on my Dan Wesson A2 1911, and although I haven't got above 100 rounds in a session, the results are positive. My plan is to continue using the EWL 30, and keep an eye on it as I increase the round count, to ensure that the oil is staying put. It's a little easier to clean up oil, as opposed to grease, so as long as it stays wet, all should be fine.
How many of you like the heavy oils?
Posts: 171 | Location: New Orleans | Registered: August 29, 2016
I use grease but you remind me of something I've had for decades. It's a very heavy oil designed for bike sprockets and chains, not supposed to be thrown off by the rotation and movement. It's called Phil's Tenacious Oil.
I can't speak to its performance in very hot or cold conditions, it could be an interesting alternative. Maybe someone else familiar with it or similar products could chime in.
*edit* I see it's still available on ebay, not sure if it's still the same formulation. I do remember the stuff I had performed as advertised.
Flork: Along with others here, I began using the reddish, Mobil 1 auto grease for my many semi-autos.
If you Do recommend Mobil 1 (or see nothing wrong) for handguns, would you use your favorite handgun grease for Imported AKs etc you want to keep in good condition?
Originally posted by Laufer: Flork: Along with others here, I began using the reddish, Mobil 1 auto grease for my many semi-autos.
If you Do recommend Mobil 1 (or see nothing wrong) for handguns, would you use your favorite handgun grease for Imported AKs etc you want to keep in good condition?
I use Supertech Multiduty complex grease (red grease) from Walmart ($4.97 per 14 oz container) on my AK and it works fantastic.
Posts: 1072 | Location: New Hampshire | Registered: December 05, 1999
Originally posted by titus66: When oil is mentioned for the slide & rails, the answer is usually, "it's not thick enough/doesn't stay put", or "it's a cleaner". Not much, if anything, has been said about the use of thick oils, such as Slip 2000 EWL 30. Wilson used to make a thick oil, but not sure if they still do? I tried some of the EWL 30 on my Dan Wesson A2 1911, and although I haven't got above 100 rounds in a session, the results are positive. My plan is to continue using the EWL 30, and keep an eye on it as I increase the round count, to ensure that the oil is staying put. It's a little easier to clean up oil, as opposed to grease, so as long as it stays wet, all should be fine.
How many of you like the heavy oils?
I have recently discovered Lucas Extreme Weapon lube (thicker oil) and my handgun slides’ action has never felt so smooth. Its my goto oil now.
Posts: 1072 | Location: New Hampshire | Registered: December 05, 1999
I'm still using the containers of STOS that I bought at Graf's in St Charles, MO., around 1995, on all my pistols and revolvers, along with 3 in 1 Oil. I used Rem Oil for a while and liked it, too. I use lithium grease (for the most part) on all my rifles whether milsurp or modern, bolt or auto. Oh yea, I use 3 in 1 on them , too. I do pretty much follow Flork's instructions on where the STOS (or grease) should be applied. No damage yet.
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Posts: 504 | Location: Acadiana | Registered: February 14, 2009
