New to Lugers

Elapid · 02-13-2016, 10:53 PM

I'm new to Luger pistols and wanted to know what the best oiling procedure is. Most 1911's like to run wet, is the Luger the same or should you lightly oil?

DonVoigt · 02-13-2016, 11:06 PM

Welcome!
In a word yes, use a thinner oil liberally.
Lots of moving, sliding, and rotating pieces; all need to be well oiled. JMHO.

Sergio Natali · 02-14-2016, 04:30 AM

Elapid,

first off welcome to this Forum of LUGER enthusiasts.
I've been using BALLISTOL for yonks on all my guns, never had any problem.

Regards.

Elapid · 02-14-2016, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the input, I guess I will use Mobile One Synthetic like I do with my 1911's. I have found that to be one of the best oils I have used and it has a high viscosity.

mrerick · 02-14-2016, 10:04 AM

Also consider the use of a preserving spray oil like RemOil in the aerosol.

I'm not sure that a high viscosity lubricant (synthetic or not) would work very well.

The Luger action is pretty finely balanced. Something that added drag to the motion could affect timing.

Of course, the effect could also be negligible...

rhuff · 02-14-2016, 03:32 PM

As above, I run my Lugers well oiled, but use TW25b grease for the receiver/toggle train interface. I don't think that it matters too much the brand/type of lube as much as it matters that things are clean and well lubed. We all have our preferences, and they all work just fine.

Sergio Natali · 02-15-2016, 03:18 AM

If you can find it a very good product that I also usefor lubing my firearms is called "FIN SUPER TEFLON OIL" I think it's worth a try.

Best.

02-13-2016, 10:53 PM	#1
Elapid User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: MS Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to Lugers I'm new to Luger pistols and wanted to know what the best oiling procedure is. Most 1911's like to run wet, is the Luger the same or should you lightly oil?

02-13-2016, 11:06 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Welcome! In a word yes, use a thinner oil liberally. Lots of moving, sliding, and rotating pieces; all need to be well oiled. JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-14-2016, 04:30 AM	#3
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Elapid, first off welcome to this Forum of LUGER enthusiasts. I've been using BALLISTOL for yonks on all my guns, never had any problem. Regards. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

02-14-2016, 10:04 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Also consider the use of a preserving spray oil like RemOil in the aerosol. I'm not sure that a high viscosity lubricant (synthetic or not) would work very well. The Luger action is pretty finely balanced. Something that added drag to the motion could affect timing. Of course, the effect could also be negligible... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-15-2016, 03:18 AM	#7
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	If you can find it a very good product that I also usefor lubing my firearms is called "FIN SUPER TEFLON OIL" I think it's worth a try. Best. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

02-14-2016, 09:30 AM	#4
Elapid User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: MS Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the input, I guess I will use Mobile One Synthetic like I do with my 1911's. I have found that to be one of the best oils I have used and it has a high viscosity.

02-14-2016, 03:32 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	As above, I run my Lugers well oiled, but use TW25b grease for the receiver/toggle train interface. I don't think that it matters too much the brand/type of lube as much as it matters that things are clean and well lubed. We all have our preferences, and they all work just fine.