Luger Lubrication

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by lboos

I don't think i've heard anyone here mention Three and one oil. is it just because it's old? any one here ever use it?

I use 3in1 as a cutting oil; for threading specifically...I also rub it on steel I'm machining, in between operations (which can be several days to months), to inhibit rust...

For shooting, I use LSA (a US military lube [Lubricant, Small Arms]), which was specifically developed for arms with dissimilar metals in contact (M16 --> aluminum & steel)...For storage, I use SAE 10w-30 engine oil...(unused)...Probably not the best, since it has additives, but it's readily available (drug stores, supermarkets, gas stations) while the dedicated gun oils are a half hour's drive away (at $4+ a gallon)...

I think someone already mentioned it, but WD-40 is not a lubricating oil...It's good for quick cleaning of dirty/chippy metal, and I do use it at the range to give my guns a quick clean, but it's not for storage...

...Plus I like the smell...