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grantman 12-30-2022 03:47 AM

oil. or grease?
 
Fellows:

I have heard that for Lugers, you use grease on things that slide or roll under pressure and oil for everything else.

What do you true cognoscenti have to say on this topic? Have technological advances in lubricants changed this equation, assuming it is correct?

Also, what lubricants do you folks recommend

Major Tom 12-30-2022 09:02 AM

I use Mil-Tec grease where parts slide, roll or under pressure, gun oil every where else.

Kiwi 12-30-2022 09:57 AM

Both collect detritus from firing.
With very fine tolerances, Lugers do not like dirt and work better when cleaned frequently
(I know, not ideal for a military firearm)
But as a civilian, not in battlefield conditions cleaning frequently is easy.

That said it is easier to clean oil, than grease.
I only oil.

Edward Tinker 12-30-2022 09:32 PM

I have no idea what a "cognoscenti ' is... But really, any actual gun oil will work. Please don't listen to folks that suggest motor oil or transmission fluid.
A medium size bottle will last for many years.

I use Rem oil
Hoppes
army clp

The CLP is thick and what put on where the slide goes back and forth, as it is thicker oil.

grantman 12-31-2022 01:32 AM

Cognoscenti= "Those who Know"

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Eugen 01-16-2023 08:18 PM

Grantman, I've got about 237,000 greases and oils in my shop. Well, ok, i might be exaggerating a little. But, they all work fairly well. I use oil on most areas and occasionally a dab of lubriplate. Keep the lube fresh and clean.

grantman 01-18-2023 12:57 AM

Thanks to all who answered my questions!....I really appreciate the level of scholarship I have witnessed on this forum


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