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Offline PJ Hardtack

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stainless galling
« on: March 12, 2014, 11:18:51 AM »
One of my wife's SR1911's all but locked up during a practice session.

Stripping it, there was a high spot on a frame rail that was the problem. looked like it caused the galling.  I greased it and worked the slide a few hundred times to smooth it out.
I also installed a 'tuned' extractor as the factory part was occasionally failing to snap over the rim of GI brass.

s there a lube recommended for SS firearms?
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Re: stainless galling
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2014, 11:21:57 AM »
The SR1911, does that have the external coil spring extractor? If it uses the original design it should never "snap" over the rim otherwise it will.......snap. :o

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Re: stainless galling
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2014, 10:54:13 AM »
The Ruger SR1911 is a Series 70-type 1911.

The factory extractor was very stout and straight as an arrow. The 'tuned' extractor in installed has a slight bend in the upper half.
Haven't fired it for function yet.
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Re: stainless galling
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Re: stainless galling
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014, 05:43:55 PM »
Hey, look into "solid film lubricant".....Sandstrom products invented the stuff with the input of some Army science & engineering "dudes" I know. The Army uses it for touch-up finish on many weapons.

Surfaces must be completey clean, dry & oil free. The coating is resistant to common lubes and has good wear resistance. They make a pen that looks like a magic marker....easy to use & reapply if needed.

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Re: stainless galling
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2014, 12:08:27 PM »


s there a lube recommended for SS firearms?
yes, always always always use antisieze compound on ss nuts especially SS to carbon
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Re: stainless galling
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2014, 01:07:12 PM »
RIG +P Stainless Steel Grease has always worked well on my stainless autoloaders.

http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleaning-chemicals/oils-lubricants/rust-prevention/rig-p-prod31844.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=BIRCHWOOD CASEY

 

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