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CAS TOPICS => 1911 & Wild Bunch Shooting => Topic started by: Quiet Burp on December 22, 2023, 08:13:37 PM

Title: Grease on a 1911
Post by: Quiet Burp on December 22, 2023, 08:13:37 PM

Hi all,

I bought some tubs of (Heavy, Medium & Light) of Brian Eno's 'Slide Glide'.

Anyone have a link to a video or can explain when you've cleaned a 1911 where to oil and grease?

Much appreciated.

Title: Re: Grease on a 1911
Post by: wildman1 on December 23, 2023, 06:21:26 AM

Every place that slides or has contact with another piece of metal. No need to over lubricate just use a quality lube and remember it is to protect pieces that contact each other.
wM1

Title: Re: Grease on a 1911
Post by: Boggus Deal on December 24, 2023, 05:49:25 AM

Only places I put grease is the sear/hammer interface and where the disconnector spring leaf rides on the disconnector. Everything else gets a light oil.

Title: Re: Grease on a 1911
Post by: Jack Spade on December 25, 2023, 02:17:15 PM

Once I started lubing my 1911 like they show here it has ran 100% reliably with no hiccups.  https://www.cherrybalmz.com/post/secrets-of-1911-reliability-how-to-lube-for-maximum-performance

Title: Re: Grease on a 1911
Post by: Quiet Burp on December 27, 2023, 10:16:54 PM

Thanks all.

Title: Re: Grease on a 1911
Post by: Doc Holloman on January 16, 2024, 04:29:56 PM

I realize this is a late reply:  I go by the old machinist rule -- it it rotates, oil it; if it slides, grease it.   I use lithium grease on the frame and slide rails, the locking lugs, the inside of the barrel bushing, and where the slide rides over the disconnect. 

JMB originally designed the 1911 to be lubed with whale oil, which is very thick.