oil. or grease?

grantman · 12-30-2022, 03:47 AM

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

12-30-2022, 03:47 AM	#1
grantman User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	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

12-30-2022, 09:02 AM	#2
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 478 Thanks: 521 Thanked 224 Times in 122 Posts	I use Mil-Tec grease where parts slide, roll or under pressure, gun oil every where else. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

12-30-2022, 09:32 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,885 Thanks: 1,972 Thanked 4,465 Times in 2,063 Posts	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. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 740 Thanks: 336 Thanked 561 Times in 300 Posts	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. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

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12-30-2022, 09:57 AM	#3
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 255 Thanks: 161 Thanked 373 Times in 138 Posts	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.

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grantman User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	Cognoscenti= "Those who Know" G

01-18-2023, 12:57 AM	#7
grantman User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks to all who answered my questions!....I really appreciate the level of scholarship I have witnessed on this forum