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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 18, 2009 18:21:48 GMT -5
I didn't see a thread here on the subject & I'm curious. I keep reading conflicting ideas on what sort of lube to use on a revolver action. Some opinions I've read range from graphite, to light oil, to moly grease, to no lube at all.  (no lube sounds just sick-n-wrong) I have been using a light oil (Remington gun lube), that I've had kicking around for years. I'm no pro with these things just yet & would hate to be doing something unknowingly wrong, so I'd like to gather your input.  |
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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on Aug 18, 2009 19:24:31 GMT -5
Moble 1 for oil and it does a great job. Lucas Red and Tacky for grease, it sticks and is not too messy.
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Post by twbryan on Aug 18, 2009 19:28:13 GMT -5
I guess it depends on the revolver. Right now I'm trying a pretty impressive grease on a lot of my guns. I really wouldn't apply it to any place that it would pick up powder particles or dirt. Other than that I tend to mil tec where lighter oil is necessary. Most of my revolvers are DA Rugers,so I can fieldstrip and clean them quicker than other makes.
YMMV
Edit-It's ultimate gun lube grease from Berryhill's custom. I used some on an obstinate model 39A and it performed a minor miracle. It is good stuff. ;D
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Post by taffin on Aug 18, 2009 20:28:31 GMT -5
I guess it depends on the revolver. I HAVE SEVERAL QUALITY GREASES BUT IN ITALIAN GUNS I ONLY USE MARINARA SAUCE. |
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Post by kings6 on Aug 18, 2009 20:34:39 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D JT, you are BAD!
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Post by Cucuy on Aug 18, 2009 21:21:15 GMT -5
Breakfree CLP flows freely in my house.
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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 19, 2009 11:16:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'll try out some synthetic grease on a couple & see how they like it. The main reason I'm wondering about this is that a couple of my recent aquisitions were pretty dirty & goopy inside, making the action stiff. After a good scrubbing & re-oiling with the thin oil, the actions are much better...but almost TOO loose, they feel funny. I think they could stand some thicker lube. JT...marinara sauce? Good idea, then I could just lick my fingers clean after I'm done.  LOL! |
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 19, 2009 11:54:33 GMT -5
Lubing revolvers? Just realized that outside of the base pin and routine external wipe downs mine are not lubricated.... Now my roots go deep into custom built paper punching 1911s with very strict lubrication requirements but all my revolver internals get is a wipe down with a good general gun oil during the very rare times that they come apart... Have a missed a vital need?
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Post by boxhead on Aug 19, 2009 12:08:03 GMT -5
I believe so. I put a dab of grease on the front and rear of my cylinder to buffer any movement between the cylinder and cylinder frame. I use the red all temperature grease made by Shooters Choice in the little syringe. I also put a dab of Rem Oil on the hammer, trigger, etc., pins after I have disassembled the piece for action work etc. Then I generally leave them alone.
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Post by bloodhound on Aug 19, 2009 12:15:28 GMT -5
HEY AXE...GET THAT OIL CAN OUT....
A SMALL DAB OF STOS ON FRONT AND REAR OF CYLINDER AND CYLINDER PIN....BREAKFREE ON INTERNAL LOCKWORKS....I LIKE TO KEEP 'EM WELL LUBED.... ;D
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Post by AxeHandle on Aug 19, 2009 12:41:41 GMT -5
Beware Breakfree.... I have it from a good source that on a stored gun it will dry like a varnish...
Is there any concern about grease on the front and rear of the cylinder trapping grit? Does oil in the lockwork trap trash?
How about stainless and carbon steel guns? There was a time that we were careful to use nothing but synthetic lubes on stainless 1911s...
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Post by Mark Terry on Aug 19, 2009 15:40:40 GMT -5
I've been using RemOil more recently as it seems to be low viscosity, claims to have teflon (not sure if it does or if I care) and seems to coat surfaces very well. What has impressed me is that lubed surfaces appear and feel dry after a sort period but surfaces against other surfaces are visibly lubricated. It doesn't seem to attract dust, dirt and grime like other lubes.
Most of the current crop of oils are mineral oil based which largely precludes them from forming varnish like residues. I don't know about Break Free. Any vegetable or animal based oils can form varnishes over long period of time.
Except of course on my Italian guns, I swear by olive oil.....
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Post by joeg0812 on Aug 20, 2009 8:50:25 GMT -5
I like Ballistol. It cleans and lubricates.
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Post by derekr on Aug 20, 2009 9:57:05 GMT -5
I like Ballistol. It cleans and lubricates. I really like Ballistol also, but that funky smell is hard to take. I can stand it, but the rest of the family raises hell with me! Derek |
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Post by Charger Fan on Aug 20, 2009 12:25:30 GMT -5
I like Ballistol. It cleans and lubricates. I really like Ballistol also, but that funky smell is hard to take. I can stand it, but the rest of the family raises hell with me! Derek I wonder if that's was was on the latest gun I bought...that thing STINKS!  I've cleaned it twice & it still stinks. At least it looks good, so I won't kick it outta the house. ;D |
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(no lube sounds just sick-n-wrong)
LOL!
I've cleaned it twice & it still stinks. At least it looks good, so I won't kick it outta the house. ;D