What kind of grease do you guys use for your metal guns?

[JettaKnight]

I guess I'm cheap or ignorant, but I use a moly type lube, I believe it's Ford branded.

I use it for my Yugo and other milsurp guns. High price stuff just doesn't seem appropriate....

 

[CountryBoy19]

Do any local stores carry TW25B?

I've looked in almost every outdoors store I can imagine and haven't found it locally yet...

 

[nmcqueen469]

I could put some in a fancy syringe and sell an ounce to you for $10 if you want, or you could pick up a pound for $4.

Yep!

 

[the1kidd03]

I could put some in a fancy syringe and sell an ounce to you for $10 if you want, or you could pick up a pound for $4.

Have you tested this product in the LOW end of extreme temps?

I ask because if it's designed for high temps, operating in a very low temp could make it "more viscous" and make recoil a difficulty. Possibly even fail to cycle properly depending on the gun, temps, etc.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Have you tested this product in the LOW end of extreme temps?

I ask because if it's designed for high temps, operating in a very low temp could make it "more viscous" and make recoil a difficulty. Possibly even fail to cycle properly depending on the gun, temps, etc.

What's wrong with you? Don't you know that the S only hits the F in good weather???

 

[downzero]

Where can one buy this in small quantities? I see only like, gigantic barrels of this stuff lol.

You can get a small (smaller than pint-size paint can) container of it at the Lubriplate website.

NGLI #2 grease, which is what is used on automotive wheel bearings, is too heavy for guns. The reason everyone is in-between grease and using oil is because the grease you probably have is too heavy. NGLI #0 grease is the answer.

Grease for guns should be the consistency of butter that has been left out all day, not hard at all.

 

[the1kidd03]

What's wrong with you? Don't you know that the S only hits the F in good weather???

Exactly. I don't wanna try a "high temp" grease on my EDC, come to need it and find out it turns into glue in 20 degree temps..

 

[HalfCocked]

Do any local stores carry TW25B?

I've looked in almost every outdoors store I can imagine and haven't found it locally yet...

I looked a bit and didn't find it so I got it from Mil-Comm nice folks to deal with and quick service. Mil-Comm Products - TW-25B synthetic lubricant protectant grease or oil for firearms, fishing reels, locks and hardware.

 

[downzero]

This is the stuff right here:

SFL-0, 14 oz. can - Lubriplate

Enough to last a lifetime!

 

[PGRChaplain]

LubriPlate (White Grease) mixed with a little BreakFree. WorksGreat on stainless slides.

 

[rhino]

Jeez, grease is pretty damn expensive. Appreciate the suggestions everyone.

You don't have to use a lot. If it's for a gun that you carry, it will stick there for a long time too. As the others have mentioned, most greases will work as long as you operate the gun within their limits. Many of the greases you can get get way too thick/viscous when its cold, but that's not an issue in the summer.

Do any local stores carry TW25B?

I've looked in almost every outdoors store I can imagine and haven't found it locally yet...

I used to get mine from Darrel's in Cayuga, IN, but he quit stocking in more than 10 years ago. I get it mail order, but one tube lasts a long, long time. I only use it on carry guns that I don't shoot much. On guns that shoot frequently, I use Kellube.

 

[kazaam]

Guys, i'm seriously thinking about trying super lube: Super Lube Gun Grease 1/2 Oz Tube

Cheap and apparently works great. Any reasons not to?

Thanks for the lubriplate info downzero!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Put me in as another RIG user.

Sparingly, at that. I apply it with a toothpick on the slide rails - and that's just about it.

-J-

 

[SaintsNSinners]

Moly Lithium bearing grease

 

[DialTone301]

Weapon Shield...I use both the grease and the CLP

 

[AD Marc]

Use cheap, high temperature wheel bearing grease from the autoparts store on all of your friction surfaces. Costs roughly $4/lb. Anything else is a waste of money.

 

[thebishopp]

I could put some in a fancy syringe and sell an ounce to you for $10 if you want, or you could pick up a pound for $4.

+1

However do not buy Lawrra's inferior product!

My version of this 1oz package will have labeling that will include the words "HIGH TECH GUN GREASE" which makes it obviously superior!

 

[rhino]

Weapon Shield...I use both the grease and the CLP

Good choice. Weapon Shield CLP is the descendant of FP-10. Both were created by George Fennell who is a tribologist who knows his stuff. I haven't used the grease, but I'd try it first if I couldn't find TW25B. I have a huge bottle of the Weapon Shielf CLP at home!

 

[lawrra]

+1

However do not buy Lawrra's inferior product!

My version of this 1oz package will have labeling that will include the words "HIGH TECH GUN GREASE" which makes it obviously superior!

You can't compete with this.

 

[Leo]

I found a hardware store that had Lubriplate in 1.75 ounce tubes (the size of a small toothpaste tube) They are really handy to throw in your shotgun case, pistol bag, etc. I bought 4 tubes. Since you only really need a pin head sized drop for most applications, I figure those will last the rest of my life.