Originally posted by Jim Watson: Austerity: The problem with black grease is that it might be less noticeable when a little excess oozes out on a blue gun, but it is going to be very noticeable on hands and clothes. And a lot harder to get off. I still have some of the old Gunslick graphited grease and an industrial lube with MoS2 and seldom use them because they stain so badly. I use Lubriplate or regular re-oiling.
Great point. I guess I will stick with the Lubriplate, I know it works, I know where to get it, and its cheap! Thanks
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October 05, 2011, 05:01 PM
ronjust1
Wow! That's a lot of grease.
October 17, 2011, 11:11 PM
swordfish09
Flork,
Are you sure you're not in business with Brian Enos? That sure is a whole lot of grease. I, like 99% of the readers, have not been putting enough on my rails. That's going to change tomorrow as I'm going to regrease all my Sigs. I've wanted to try Brian Enos grease ever since I watched several really good YouTube vids on the subject. Thanks for the quality information with the pics.
October 17, 2011, 11:26 PM
hernlui
Flork,
Perhaps you covered this already, but what is your recommendation regarding magazine lubrication. Do you oil/grease the spring and/or the outside?
Thanks.
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October 18, 2011, 01:06 PM
hulk2k11
quote:
Originally posted by Flork: Part 2 is up. Sorry for the crummy pics, my good camera is broken so I'm stuck with one that doesn't seem to like me.
This link appears to be broken now, but I assume it was his guide on lubricating the internals.
Anybody know if this is archived somewhere?
October 18, 2011, 03:27 PM
hulk2k11
So for those of us who may never detail strip a gun, what's recommended for internal lubrication?
October 25, 2011, 03:04 PM
nsyriot
Great stuff, thanks for the lesson!. Do you recommend the same treatment for brand-new, just out of the box, never been used yet pieces? I have a "virgin" P226 Navy that is my pride and joy.
Sig P226 Navy Sig Pro SP 2009
October 27, 2011, 06:53 AM
airmotive
I'm one of those guys who has been putting oil on my guns because...well....that's what my dad taught me to do 40 years ago.
So last night, I tore down both 226s. Before doing that, I racked the slides several times and noted how it felt.
A healthy dose of high-temp lithium wheel bearing grease, followed by a good clean up of all the excess.
It was as if I had replaced the slides on my Sigs with a stick of butter.
A pair of 1911s immediately followed....
October 30, 2011, 06:11 PM
Bro KV
I just cleaned my Sigs and lubed them with Slide Glide and am totally impressed with the stuff.
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November 22, 2011, 09:36 PM
Minnow
Thanks for this link. These tips are great!
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December 04, 2011, 04:35 AM
tsunami105
Flork, what do you think about ballistol as a lube ?
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December 05, 2011, 06:59 PM
rsig40
The real problem with using that much grease is the excess amount that is used ends up flying back at your hands, clothes and face. So if you don't mind wearing a bunch of grease....go for it!
January 01, 2012, 12:09 PM
Brewer3401
Cleaning question - totally confused now:
What I normally do:
Brush to frame and sides, and magazine well. Wipe down with clean cloth. Wipe down with clean cloth with 91% alcohol (only on slide and frame - not on internal parts) After the alcohol dries, apply oil with Q-tip. Run 3 drops of oil on each side of back of slide, then place vertically front down so oil drains out of the back of the slide. Grease frame rails and slide with TW25B grease. Rack slide 10x to spread grease.
2 major questions:
Is using alcohol bad ? Should I only use grease and not use the oil before applying grease ?
Thanks - new shooter. Sig P226 .40 S&W for 2+ months.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Brewer3401,
January 03, 2012, 01:05 AM
bjones2571
quote:
Originally posted by hulk2k11:
quote:
Originally posted by Flork: Part 2 is up. Sorry for the crummy pics, my good camera is broken so I'm stuck with one that doesn't seem to like me.
Thanks Flork for the pics and info! I have been a shooter for 35 years or so and just got my 1st Sig. I opted for the new 226R extreme. I love the fit, feel and finish on this gun. I am very thankful that I read this before shooting my new gun! I noticed the factory lube was rather light. And I think I've got just about enough now that she'll never notice a new 229!!!!!:-)
January 20, 2012, 10:10 PM
lawrad
was going through my lube can and opened up a cup of grease I bought about 20 years ago but never used it in a long time. The label had fallen off but I remember it is RIG FOR STAINLESS STEEL. Does anyone know its composition and if grease goes bad from oxidation over that length of time? Its a lot darker brown color than when I bought it.
I would not load up the rails with it Flork notwithstanding. Just apply a thin film to the mating surfaces.
Clean the surfaces with a real solvent like acetone, denatured alcohol, brake cleaner or Stoddard solvent (odorless paint thinner) - not rubbing alcohol - before applying the grease.
January 28, 2012, 08:23 AM
Ripley
quote:
Originally posted by DBR: Clean the surfaces with a real solvent like acetone, denatured alcohol, brake cleaner or Stoddard solvent (odorless paint thinner) - not rubbing alcohol - before applying the grease.
Not rubbing alcohol because of the water in it?
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January 28, 2012, 03:50 PM
DBR
Yes, normal rubbing alcohol is only 70% alc and it often has other things in it. Even the 99% isopropyl alcohol that is available at pharmacies is only a fair oil/grease solvent.
The solvents I mentioned esp acetone work well but don't let them touch plastic or wood finishes.
Actually 10% Simple Green and hot water works very well but don't use it on aluminum. There is an aircraft version of Simple Green that is safe for aluminum.
The newer version of Gun Scubber that is safe for plastic works very well.
February 02, 2012, 06:36 PM
BNW
I haven't read through all these post but does that much grease have any effect in fridgid conditions? I've never greased a handgun like that. but I would rather have a base of grease vs oil.
That sure is a whole lot of grease. I, like 99% of the readers, have not been putting enough on my rails. That's going to change tomorrow as I'm going to regrease all my Sigs. I've wanted to try Brian Enos grease ever since I watched several really good YouTube vids on the subject. Thanks for the quality information with the pics.