Lubing A stainless steel auto

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cobraman

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Here's my question: Should you use different lub and oil on stainless steel pistol than you use on a blue or parkerized one? I am thinking the answer is NO but I am not sure so I am asking the experts.
 
As I have been told, the answer is yes. Stainless steels when moving against each other have a tendency to gall. To prevent this good lubrication ir required. I was told by a very good gunsmith to use dextron automatic transmision fluid as lubricant on my stainless pistols. It is red in color. It works very well and is cheap. I avoid lubricants that come out of a spray can, they are just too thin.

It works for me.

Johnboy

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I have read that the galling problem often associated with stainless steel firearms has been resolved by most firearm manufacturers, though they continue to recommend a little more lubrication for stainless steel.

By the way, how does one tell if a stainless steel pistol, for example, is galling?

Skorzeny

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Rig products make special grease for Stainless. I'm a stainless freak and I've never been " galled " I also use Boeshield T-9 developed by Boeing co. Super product!!

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The important thing - no matter which lube you like - is that the lube stays where it is needed and not "bleed out".
We all no some lubes can attract dust and grit. These should be avoided.
After these considerations - use what works for you. Like the myth of the magic bullet - there is no magic lube.

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Currently I use Miltec1. I recieved a couple of bottles at a trade show. It works pretty darn well. But I wanted to make sure I was'nt doing any damage by not lubing my gun with some super secert oil.
 
I have also used the Rig stainless lube.
It stays where you put it and I have no galling on any of my stainless handguns. I even put a small dab on the rails of my Glock
slides.
 
This may sound crazy but I was advised by the Range officer that "Gear Oil" for cars is good one because it has been proven for it's effectiveness as a lubricant. Usually I use imported one in small plastic bottle or can so with the spray. But as George said, "use what works for you" and I add the one that is available, is the best answer.

Thanks

[This message has been edited by stdalire (edited December 21, 1999).]
 
HIGHLY RECOMMEND TetraGrease for slide rails and sears; BreakFree for everything else.

All my wheels are stainless.....

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What is galling? And how can I check my gun for it?

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