luger lube

Rob · 07-28-2001, 05:10 PM

hi guys , whats the best lube to lube my luger. please post a reply rob

Kyrie · 07-28-2001, 05:19 PM

Hi Rob,

I use Hoppe's gun oil.

Best regards,

Kyrie

07-28-2001, 07:42 PM

HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr · 07-28-2001, 08:19 PM

I prefer Break free.

Regards HÃ?Â¥kan

http://www.vapensmedjan.com

07-28-2001, 09:10 PM

I use a dab of red grease on the rails, and Hoppe's gun oil on the smaller parts.

Mark McMorrow · 07-28-2001, 10:01 PM

Yep, I like Break Free myself - been using it on my guns & swords for 15 years.

dc8ray · 07-29-2001, 12:47 AM

The rumor's out that BreakFree's formula has changed. I don't know as I'm still using the same bottle from a couple of years ago.

Ray

Hugh · 07-29-2001, 02:31 AM

Marvin · 07-29-2001, 07:50 AM

Rob,

From the post I have read so far, all seem very reasonable. The actual lube that is used for one or two shots is not important. What is important is the use of a lube that will stay on the metal, not breakdown under sustained firing. In a pinch, regular motor oil works well. I have read that the this was used by the Germans when gun oil was not available.

I may go a little overboard with my lube, but I have never had a problem with my pistols. I use a GI Rifle Grease that smells terrible, but sure works good. For normal range firing, I have a light coating on all the sliding surfaces. On the other areas, I use Clenzoil as a rust protector.

In a dirty, or dusty area, the use of a grease on the sliding surfaces can stop the action or cause premature wear. In this situation, a very light coating of Molybydenum Disulfide is excellent. Another is the use of Graphite powder on the sliding surfaces.

Different situations can call for different lubes. My recommendation for an "off the shelf" product is RIG. RIG is also used as a long term storage grease, but the one they sell for use with stainless steel pistols (yes, stainless is bad to gall) is a great lube for the sliding surfaces of the Luger. You only have to use a very small amount. All the lube need to do is provide a surface where metal to metal contact is stopped.

Marvin

07-29-2001, 10:54 AM

I agree!! I use Clenzoil and both RIG Grease and RIG Gun Oil.

RET · 07-30-2001, 01:25 PM

RIG grease and oil are my favorites. I have yet to try Clenzoil, but it has gotten great reviews in the past.

07-28-2001, 05:10 PM	#1
Rob User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger lube hi guys , whats the best lube to lube my luger. please post a reply rob

07-28-2001, 05:19 PM	#2
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Re: luger lube Hi Rob, I use Hoppe's gun oil. Best regards, Kyrie

07-28-2001, 07:42 PM	#3
BobL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: luger lube - I like Clenzoil (EOM)

07-28-2001, 08:19 PM	#4
HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: luger lube I prefer Break free. Regards HÃ?Â¥kan http://www.vapensmedjan.com

07-28-2001, 09:10 PM	#5
Hannah Guest Posts: n/a	Re: luger lube - I like Clenzoil I use a dab of red grease on the rails, and Hoppe's gun oil on the smaller parts.

07-28-2001, 10:01 PM	#6
Mark McMorrow User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NE USA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: luger lube Yep, I like Break Free myself - been using it on my guns & swords for 15 years.

07-29-2001, 12:47 AM	#7
dc8ray User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: luger lube The rumor's out that BreakFree's formula has changed. I don't know as I'm still using the same bottle from a couple of years ago. Ray

07-29-2001, 02:31 AM	#8
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Re: luger lube - I like Clenzoil also (EOM)

07-29-2001, 07:50 AM	#9
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: luger lube Rob, From the post I have read so far, all seem very reasonable. The actual lube that is used for one or two shots is not important. What is important is the use of a lube that will stay on the metal, not breakdown under sustained firing. In a pinch, regular motor oil works well. I have read that the this was used by the Germans when gun oil was not available. I may go a little overboard with my lube, but I have never had a problem with my pistols. I use a GI Rifle Grease that smells terrible, but sure works good. For normal range firing, I have a light coating on all the sliding surfaces. On the other areas, I use Clenzoil as a rust protector. In a dirty, or dusty area, the use of a grease on the sliding surfaces can stop the action or cause premature wear. In this situation, a very light coating of Molybydenum Disulfide is excellent. Another is the use of Graphite powder on the sliding surfaces. Different situations can call for different lubes. My recommendation for an "off the shelf" product is RIG. RIG is also used as a long term storage grease, but the one they sell for use with stainless steel pistols (yes, stainless is bad to gall) is a great lube for the sliding surfaces of the Luger. You only have to use a very small amount. All the lube need to do is provide a surface where metal to metal contact is stopped. Marvin

07-29-2001, 10:54 AM	#10
Zeus Guest Posts: n/a	Clenzoil and RIG I agree!! I use Clenzoil and both RIG Grease and RIG Gun Oil.

07-30-2001, 01:25 PM	#11
RET User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RIG RIG grease and oil are my favorites. I have yet to try Clenzoil, but it has gotten great reviews in the past.