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Originally posted by emmee:
So where exactly is the 'dust cover' on a Sig?

It's the protruding portion of the frame, forward of the trigger guard. It's called a dust cover because this portion of the frame serves to cover the recoil spring.

Another waiting for the Glock info.....Thanks Flork!

I've never seen a Sig yet that did not work better with a lot of lube,(I too apply grease to rails, cycle it a bunch of times and wipe off the excess).
I grease the rails and use CLP on the other parts.
I clean after every session at the range, or every couple of weeks. Never had a problem.
(I have shot with guys who had their guns wet with what looked like transmission fluid, and they never had a problem) My Sigs are pampered with White Lithium grease and CLP because they are carried everyday.

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Originally posted by Flork:
As I said at the end of my original post, I'll be posting pics and info on lubrication of the rest of the guns as I have time.

Found that time yet? I have enjoyed part 1

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Originally posted by HELIGOOD:
Another waiting for the Glock info.....Thanks Flork!

+1

Great info here. I don't think I have been using enough. Thanks for the tips.

OK, I am a bit confused right now. You seem to have contradictory info on your website. I assume GGI is Grayguns Inc., right?

Your one article that this thread also has says to lube my gun with grease. I duty carry a Sig P226.

BUT...

Then you have an article on Service Pistol Maintenance and it says in that article:

"For on-duty use, your pistol should be lubricated with a light film of oil to insure reliable function on demand."

So should I put a light film of oil or lube the dang thing with grease?

Right now I like to clean and lube with the Ultrasonic cleaner and then put a thin film of oil on the rails and exterior of the barrel/chamber.

Should I be greasing the rails instead?

grease to protect the rails during training, but not for duty carry as the grease will attract dirt...especially if you're not maintaining regularly

for a duty gun, put some Militec on the rails...the likelihood of having to fire more than a few rounds would not unduly wear the rails.

just be sure to grease up before putting a bunch of rounds through the gun.

for HD, i'd go ahead an grease up the gun

I used to use oil but after this thread I use a light grease on my rails and oil the barrel.

Great thread, worth the read.

Did some research on Lubriplate that is available at Brownell's the 130-A and went to Lubriplate website and found the


msds. Interesting read.

I've had good luck w. super-lube not attracting dust, etc on my Rohrbaugh. (I've just recently started greasing my other guns -- the Rohrbaugh is the only one I carried extensively while greased.)

Some ideas on the P250 would be great too!!

Are there any synthetic (non-petroleum based) greases that are recommended for SIGs?

Also, are there any cleaners that do not emit noxious fumes? I've been using Hoppe's #9, but I need to wear a gas mask every time I clean.

TIA.

This thread has been very informative. I'm just getting back into shooting my SIGs a lot. I've got some Slide-Glide lite coming and I'm going to give it a try.

I, too, am interested in a post showing the other lube points for the SIG other than the rails.

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Originally posted by Sundo:
Are there any synthetic (non-petroleum based) greases that are recommended for SIGs?

Also, are there any cleaners that do not emit noxious fumes? I've been using Hoppe's #9, but I need to wear a gas mask every time I clean.

TIA.

Yes, I would look into Prolix. It's a citrus based product and is absolutely amazing product. Get their CLP (Prolix) and their heavy oil, XTra-T lube. Link

I'd vote for making this thread a sticky (or whatever they're called) - one that always appears at the top of the list.

I've been a big proponent of using slide glide for at least a year or two now. Everyone I turn on to it becomes a convert.

I am anxiously waiting for my P250 to arrive, this is my first Sig, so I am also curious as to what you recommend for the P250. I'm guessing pretty much the same as a Glock.

Anyone here seen/read Grant Cunningham's article?

http://grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

Sorry, you'll have to cut & paste... I haven't figured out how to create a direct hyper-link - yet.

Opinions would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Hawkeye