lube for the slide rails

svandamme · #1 10-06-2011, 12:00 PM

I've read some stories bout Stainless 1911's being "Sensitive" to galling.
problems when they are oiled up slightly less then they should be . especially when shooting loads , and getting the gun really hot..
I read advice to re-oil em in between x number of magazines...

Can anybody comment if this is just for break-in period, or is it something to always keep an eye on?

Regardless, this got me thinking. I've assembled some Porsche engines, and in those circles there is this product from dow corning , to protect the bearings.
It's called Molykote dry lube.. It's a spray that puts down a microscopic coating.
Durable , resists high temperatures (450C), extreme load/ pressure..

Has anybody ever tried something like that on a stainless 1911?
If it works for High revving 911 bearings, i think it can work for slide rails..

Basically tape/cover up the visible parts, and the internals... leave only the frame upper rails visible... bit of coating... leave it to cure... Bob's yer uncle.

From that point minimal oil will suffice in that area, so you don't have the gun sweating oil all the time.

BadOscar · #2 10-06-2011, 06:05 PM

I use FP-10 and generally put a drop or two in each rail chase of the slide every 100 rounds and a drop on the top of the disconnector. I lock the slide back oil it near the back then hold it vertical so gravity takes the oil down and coats the length of the chase way. Never had a galling problem with any of the DW's I own.

Riverpigusmc · #3 10-06-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BadOscar

I use FP-10 and generally put a drop or two in each rail chase of the slide every 100 rounds and a drop on the top of the disconnector. I lock the slide back oil it near the back then hold it vertical so gravity takes the oil down and coats the length of the chase way. Never had a galling problem with any of the DW's I own.

What Alex said..except I use Wilsons Ultima Lube Universal..cross between oil and grease, and does'nt get all over my clothes when I carry, but does'nt attract dirt like grease does.

svandamme · #4 10-07-2011, 01:14 AM

Can you see added value in the dry lubrication coating?
Considering it did wonders for high revving bearings?

Note, there's still normal lube involved, i don't advocate running it completely dry. It's just as an extra level of protection. Just like we did on the engines during breakin...

allrockabilly · #5 10-07-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by svandamme

Can you see added value in the dry lubrication coating?
Considering it did wonders for high revving bearings?

Note, there's still normal lube involved, i don't advocate running it completely dry. It's just as an extra level of protection. Just like we did on the engines during breakin...

Hey if it works, which it sounds like it deffinitley should..

I also run Wilson Combat Ultima Lube Universal but with a small mix of Wilson combat Oil on certain parts. I have never had any problems with any of my stainless 1911s getting galled up with the cleaning and lubes and oil I use.

The coating your talking about definitely sounds cool. If you try it please let us know how it turns out.

svandamme · #6 10-07-2011, 10:47 AM

I'll give it a go this weekend, watch this space...

douglas_knott · #7 10-07-2011, 08:13 PM

Oh just spit on it

svandamme · #8 10-08-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by douglas_knott

Oh just spit on it

snot-spit or reg-u-lar spit-spit?

SmokeyMonkees · #9 10-08-2011, 10:55 AM

I usually use whatever I have on the table from cleaning my rifle, which lately has been Slip 2000 EWL.

Slip, FP-10, CLP, Weaponshield, Rem Oil, oil of the dipstick when I'm in the field, I have never found a benefit for brand X over Y as long as they are good brands.