[jammer]

I have a question and I can't seem to find a definitive answer. I have tried this forum and my owners manuals and still come up empty. I am trying to find out what is the best and most used method of lubrication on my semi autos. (In our family, we have a Ruger SR9C, a Browning Hi-Power 9mm, and a Glock 19). Should I be using grease on the slide or just light oil? The Ruger and Glock came with grease on the slides but after shooting the Ruger for the first time, I cleaned all that out and just applied light oil. I haven't shot it since and just wondered how the rest of you do it?
The Browning Owners manual says just a light oiling. But says nothing about the slides and rails.
I know there will be differences in opinion but I'd like to weigh all options and keep my guns working like new.
Thanks, John

[c3shooter]

Metal sliding against metal, I use a dot of white lithium grease. You can use CLP or Tetra Lube as well. For finer moving parts (hammer, mag release, etc) light oil. I grease rails by spritzing some white lith on a q tip, and rub it into the grooves. Does not take a lot.

[John_Deer]

You would be better off searching google. You are going to get so many answers that you will have to search google anyway.

[HOSSFLY]

Originally Posted by c3shooter

Metal sliding against metal, I use a dot of white lithium grease. You can use CLP or Tetra Lube as well. For finer moving parts (hammer, mag release, etc) light oil. I grease rails by spritzing some white lith on a q tip, and rub it into the grooves. Does not take a lot.

Originally Posted by John_Deer

You would be better off searching google. You are going to get so many answers that you will have to search google anyway.

He just got the best answer he'll get

[mountainskytop]

I have very rarely used grease and relied on Hoppes gun oil for most of my life with great results to this day!

[GaryGlock]

Clp clp clp...

[qwiksdraw]

Safari Charlie's or Ballistol are good options as a lubricant, protectant and cleaner.

[BeyondTheBox]

I just use standard oil on all parts, sometimes Tri lube. What is clp? I do have white lithium lying around, could try it. I've had no issues whatsoever with pain old hoppes.

[SSGN_Doc]

I use a little grease on the sliding parts, and mobile one oil on the other parts. I avoid Lithium grease , because it can absorb water.

[danf_fl]

For parts that do not get above 350°, I will use a little peanut oil (then my dog won't go to far from the guns and he kinda protects them from others prying hands).
I will use a good pork lard on those that I take bear hunting (gets the bears REALLY close to ya so you don't have that far of a distance to shoot).
I use Hoppe's on the guns I want to keep the wife away from (she can't stand the smell of any Hoppe's products since I used her dish towels as rags. Even Tide detergent doesn't get rid of that smell).

j/k, I use grease sparingly on things, for stainless steel I use this:http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/254771/rig-p-stainless-steel-lube-1-oz-jar. Mainly Mobil-1 or RemOil.

SSGN_Doc, I started a thread in the general area (The Club House) you may be interested in.