Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns?

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 03:52 PM

Does anyone use this on their semi-automatic pistols? I've been using it for the past month or so. The stats are really impressive. Although sometimes it seems like it may be too heavy in my opinion. I've been using RIG's for the longest, but even that tends to melt off between jobs and physical activites when I sweat outside and what not. Mobil 1 synthetic grease does not move unless I fire of course.

So anyone use this?

Recommend it?

Recommend against it?

PSP · November 14, 2013, 04:09 PM

I use motor oil in my cars and gun oil in my guns. Call me old fashioned.

Eppie · November 14, 2013, 04:34 PM

I like clear or white grease so if I have to take it apart I wont stain my clothes.

Synthetic grease is overkill. It's made for automotive sealed applications that see more movement in one hour of operation than most non-military guns see in a lifetime.

I'm going to guess that this grease is for industrial machinery (locomotives, railcars, cranes, etc...) and the reason it's red (by design) is so that any seepage can be spotted quickly.

745SW · November 14, 2013, 04:43 PM

I’ve been chiming the use of Mobil 1 grease for sometime now although I probably mis-spelled it “Mobile”. Applied largely to the rails and locking block area. Excess that oozes out from working the action a number of times I simply remove.

Seems to stay on the rails for my usual 200 round count session.

On a polymer/plastic gun I have recently switched to silicon based Novagard G661. My reason is a petroleum base lube will eventually cause a petroleum based product, polymer/plastic, to breakdown. The synthetic lube Duralube I dispense using a basting syringe and the syringe is kept loaded with lube. Over a period of years, something like 4-6 years, the rubber plunger tore apart within the syringe clogging the syringe making it useless. Granted this syringe is a no brand cheapo from a 99-cent type store but I think it gives some merit of a petroleum product causing breakdown. Fortunately I kept a spare syringe on hand.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 05:01 PM

Hmmm...so I'm guessing I should stick to RIG's on my polymer framed guns and the Mobil 1 to my metal to all metal guns?

Nanuk · November 14, 2013, 05:32 PM

I have been using Mobil 1 products on my guns for years. I actually put a drop of Syn oil with a light coat of grease. I have been experimenting lately with anti seize on one Glock.

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Over a period of years, something like 4-6 years, the rubber plunger tore apart within the syringe clogging the syringe making it useless. Granted this syringe is a no brand cheapo from a 99-cent type store but I think it gives some merit of a petroleum product causing breakdown.

I do not see that as a valid control. The cheap rubber would have deteriorated just as bad in the environment once unsealed.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 06:46 PM

It never runs.

madmo44mag · November 14, 2013, 06:50 PM

I use 5w20 synthetic motor oil
Used it for years and it works great.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 06:55 PM

Motor oil I've used in the past when I'm out and about and need to relube.

The Mobil 1 synthetic grease is what I'm really curious to see if others use.

Slamfire · November 14, 2013, 07:11 PM

I have tried various greases and found they were a pain to wipe out in cleaning. Greases get into the smallest nooks and crannies and it takes work to get the dirty grease out. However, Mobil synthetic motor oil is just great in 1911's.

And, the dirty oil just wipes out with a paper towel.

745SW · November 14, 2013, 07:16 PM

“I do not see that as a valid control. The cheap rubber would have deteriorated just as bad in the environment once unsealed.”

True it would deteriorate just exposed to the air or water but the degrading would have been different, it would likely harden and crack. The synthetic oil caused the rubber plunger to soften like a jelly causing it to tear when I pulled the handle to refill the syringe. Otherwise, most likely, using the syringe to dispense the oil would have been no issue.

Mobil says the use of Mobil 1 motor oil, not the grease, on plastic is unknown or rather specifically they say “no data”. Although its OK for the plastic container that it came in. Others say the thickness/viscosity of a grease will help prevent damage to plastic because of less penetration.

Rig’s is a product I’m not familiar with but a quick search says it’s a preservative/protectant.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 07:37 PM

^ I was just told that this weekend when I went to the range with our forum member Crazy88Fingers. I did not know that for a while. It did so well too. Well aside from what I said. So I guess I'll just stick to the Mobil 1 grease for now. I can see what was said about it being a little difficult to remove. It's a little thick..

Really need to run 1k of 9mm through my Glock 19 in a class to see how it holds out.

zippy13 · November 14, 2013, 07:43 PM

I used it successfully for years, until I ran out. When I tried to Google where I could get some more, it seems I would have had to buy a full case of the stuff -- I'm not going to live that long.

campbed · November 14, 2013, 08:06 PM

I stopped using Mobil1 grease only for two reasons.

1. MSDS chemical info, and it is not non-toxic.
2. Too sticky and difficult to clean.

So, researched and landed on food machinery grade and non-toxic Lubriplate SFL grease. I settled on the NLGI grade 0. This because the TW25b grease shipped with my SIG 226 seems thin and the same consistency as Lubriplate SFL-0 grease that is sold on midway.com.

And it is cheap.

I THINK Mobil1 grease is NLGI grade 2 or higher.

I am happy with the switch so far.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 08:09 PM

Ouch. It's toxic? So that won't be good on my Glock in the long run.

I have half a mind to break it down and clean it up right now....

rickmelear · November 14, 2013, 08:18 PM

Mobil 1 is my choice, brake clean wipes it away.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 08:20 PM

Eppie · November 14, 2013, 09:24 PM

Constantine what are you doing to your gun? Looks like something fished out a swamp. All that grease also traps carbon and dirt. A jam waiting to happen.

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campbed said: So, researched and landed on food machinery grade and non-toxic Lubriplate SFL grease.

That's what I use. Lubriplate No.130-A. $12 for a 14oz can enough for 3 lifetimes. Cleans up easily and it takes a pencil tip on each of the four rails. I also spread an invisible coat on the barrel with my finger. enough to feel but not see. Like skin cream for the barrel and locking cam.

Nanuk · November 14, 2013, 09:25 PM

Works for me.

Tactical Jackalope · November 14, 2013, 09:45 PM

I don't know what happened either. I guess it did run 0.0 happened when I took it down last week too. Just cleaned the whole gun. Detail stripped. From when I posted the pic until now. Wish I took a pic of it now. It's already loaded and what not. I had that weapon shield oiler pen. That should suffice till work this weekend at the gun shop, where I'll grab some of the good stuff. I put the Mobil 1 grease in the shed for the Stang. I'll use it on my SIG's too. I have it on the Jericho 941 also.

Watch. I bet with tomorrow alone this oil will evaporate by Saturday.

Crazy88Fingers · November 14, 2013, 11:47 PM

Car grease was designed to reduce wear between metal parts under high heat and pressure. It should work just fine on a gun, although you do seem to be laying it on a bit thick. There's just a microscopic layer that prevents friction, everything else gets scraped away and builds up. And synthetic greases should be fine on poly guns (as well as polyurethane bushings if your car's suspension is so equipped).

I've been using Green Grease on my Mini-14. I applied it months ago and after a couple of range trips it's still there. Rated up to 500° and supposedly good for rust prevention as well.

Tactical Jackalope · November 15, 2013, 07:10 AM

It turned into a marshmallow in a microwave I swear!

lol no really, I stuck it between the slides rails for maximum protection, when I racked the slide several times it moved/pushed it all out instead of spread it. So I wiped the excess off and checked it out again today and it did the same. Took me almost an hour (even though I detail stripped it) to take all of it out.

I noticed when I applied a light "film" over the barrel, it was a little sticky. So I feel either way I go with this it wouldn't be optimal. It will work...but not optimal is something I can do without. So my search continues.

rebs · November 15, 2013, 07:56 AM

I don't use Mobil 1 oil or grease on my guns. I use Mpro 7 gun oil and Shooters choice grease which comes in a syringe and it red in color.

bilbo1907 · November 15, 2013, 08:55 AM

I've used Plastilube (BMW brake grease) on friction points for many years. It's value was pointed out on a CMP site, suggesting it be used on M-1 rifles.
Any grease should be used sparingly. I put a small dab on forefinger and rub it into my thumb and then apply to all friction points(locking lugs, and shiny spots, etc.).
On lower power semi-autos (22s, 32s), I use synthetic gun oil (g-96 or weapon shield). Grease will probably create too much resistance to be reliable.

Tactical Jackalope · November 15, 2013, 09:17 AM

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Grease will probably create too much resistance to be reliable.

My dear Bilbo, I agree. Most grease may be too thick and gummy. But I prefer a nice grease to oil any day. Especially the climate I'm in and what my CCW goes through with it.

I just need to find the right grease. TW-25 was "okay" for me. But over a month afterwards it doesn't look too promising and really gums up. RIG's (which is why I started looking again) my buddy brought to my attention that it's not an active lubricant, even though it "works" a lot of things can just "work" when they're not meant to, doesn't mean it's right.

Don't know...I heard "slide glide" is really good. Maybe I'll try that out.

When I go into work tomorrow I'll see what lube our gunsmith has laying around, I'll even send him a nice picture of me applying it to my gun....I know that sounds horrible to some. -.- keep it classy gentlemen.

November 14, 2013, 03:52 PM	#1
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? Does anyone use this on their semi-automatic pistols? I've been using it for the past month or so. The stats are really impressive. Although sometimes it seems like it may be too heavy in my opinion. I've been using RIG's for the longest, but even that tends to melt off between jobs and physical activites when I sweat outside and what not. Mobil 1 synthetic grease does not move unless I fire of course. So anyone use this? Recommend it? Recommend against it?

November 14, 2013, 04:34 PM	#3
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 802	I like clear or white grease so if I have to take it apart I wont stain my clothes. Synthetic grease is overkill. It's made for automotive sealed applications that see more movement in one hour of operation than most non-military guns see in a lifetime. I'm going to guess that this grease is for industrial machinery (locomotives, railcars, cranes, etc...) and the reason it's red (by design) is so that any seepage can be spotted quickly. __________________ "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.” -Vladimir Lenin "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson (An early warning to Obama care)

November 14, 2013, 05:01 PM	#5
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? Hmmm...so I'm guessing I should stick to RIG's on my polymer framed guns and the Mobil 1 to my metal to all metal guns?

November 14, 2013, 06:46 PM	#7
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? It never runs.

November 14, 2013, 06:50 PM	#8
madmo44mag Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 1,522	I use 5w20 synthetic motor oil Used it for years and it works great. __________________ Texas - Not just a state but an attitude! For monthly shooting events in DFW visit http://www.meetup.com/TexasGunOwner-DFW

November 14, 2013, 04:09 PM	#2
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	I use motor oil in my cars and gun oil in my guns. Call me old fashioned.

November 14, 2013, 04:43 PM	#4
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	I’ve been chiming the use of Mobil 1 grease for sometime now although I probably mis-spelled it “Mobile”. Applied largely to the rails and locking block area. Excess that oozes out from working the action a number of times I simply remove. Seems to stay on the rails for my usual 200 round count session. On a polymer/plastic gun I have recently switched to silicon based Novagard G661. My reason is a petroleum base lube will eventually cause a petroleum based product, polymer/plastic, to breakdown. The synthetic lube Duralube I dispense using a basting syringe and the syringe is kept loaded with lube. Over a period of years, something like 4-6 years, the rubber plunger tore apart within the syringe clogging the syringe making it useless. Granted this syringe is a no brand cheapo from a 99-cent type store but I think it gives some merit of a petroleum product causing breakdown. Fortunately I kept a spare syringe on hand.

November 14, 2013, 06:55 PM	#9
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? Motor oil I've used in the past when I'm out and about and need to relube. The Mobil 1 synthetic grease is what I'm really curious to see if others use.

November 14, 2013, 07:11 PM	#10
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	I have tried various greases and found they were a pain to wipe out in cleaning. Greases get into the smallest nooks and crannies and it takes work to get the dirty grease out. However, Mobil synthetic motor oil is just great in 1911's. And, the dirty oil just wipes out with a paper towel. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.

November 14, 2013, 07:16 PM	#11
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	“I do not see that as a valid control. The cheap rubber would have deteriorated just as bad in the environment once unsealed.” True it would deteriorate just exposed to the air or water but the degrading would have been different, it would likely harden and crack. The synthetic oil caused the rubber plunger to soften like a jelly causing it to tear when I pulled the handle to refill the syringe. Otherwise, most likely, using the syringe to dispense the oil would have been no issue. Mobil says the use of Mobil 1 motor oil, not the grease, on plastic is unknown or rather specifically they say “no data”. Although its OK for the plastic container that it came in. Others say the thickness/viscosity of a grease will help prevent damage to plastic because of less penetration. Rig’s is a product I’m not familiar with but a quick search says it’s a preservative/protectant.

November 14, 2013, 07:37 PM	#12
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? ^ I was just told that this weekend when I went to the range with our forum member Crazy88Fingers. I did not know that for a while. It did so well too. Well aside from what I said. So I guess I'll just stick to the Mobil 1 grease for now. I can see what was said about it being a little difficult to remove. It's a little thick.. Really need to run 1k of 9mm through my Glock 19 in a class to see how it holds out.

November 14, 2013, 07:43 PM	#13
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	I used it successfully for years, until I ran out. When I tried to Google where I could get some more, it seems I would have had to buy a full case of the stuff -- I'm not going to live that long.

November 14, 2013, 08:06 PM	#14
campbed Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 75	I stopped using Mobil1 grease only for two reasons. 1. MSDS chemical info, and it is not non-toxic. 2. Too sticky and difficult to clean. So, researched and landed on food machinery grade and non-toxic Lubriplate SFL grease. I settled on the NLGI grade 0. This because the TW25b grease shipped with my SIG 226 seems thin and the same consistency as Lubriplate SFL-0 grease that is sold on midway.com. And it is cheap. I THINK Mobil1 grease is NLGI grade 2 or higher. I am happy with the switch so far. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis SIG P226 MK25 9mm \| SIG 239 9mm \| Beretta Nano SIG M400 Enhanced Black \| Ruger PC9 \| Winchester 9422

November 14, 2013, 08:09 PM	#15
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? Ouch. It's toxic? So that won't be good on my Glock in the long run. I have half a mind to break it down and clean it up right now....

November 14, 2013, 08:18 PM	#16
rickmelear Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2005 Location: palm beach county, fl Posts: 257	Mobil 1 is my choice, brake clean wipes it away.

November 14, 2013, 08:20 PM	#17
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns?

November 14, 2013, 09:25 PM	#19
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	Works for me. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

November 14, 2013, 09:45 PM	#20
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? I don't know what happened either. I guess it did run 0.0 happened when I took it down last week too. Just cleaned the whole gun. Detail stripped. From when I posted the pic until now. Wish I took a pic of it now. It's already loaded and what not. I had that weapon shield oiler pen. That should suffice till work this weekend at the gun shop, where I'll grab some of the good stuff. I put the Mobil 1 grease in the shed for the Stang. I'll use it on my SIG's too. I have it on the Jericho 941 also. Watch. I bet with tomorrow alone this oil will evaporate by Saturday.

November 14, 2013, 11:47 PM	#21
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? Car grease was designed to reduce wear between metal parts under high heat and pressure. It should work just fine on a gun, although you do seem to be laying it on a bit thick. There's just a microscopic layer that prevents friction, everything else gets scraped away and builds up. And synthetic greases should be fine on poly guns (as well as polyurethane bushings if your car's suspension is so equipped). I've been using Green Grease on my Mini-14. I applied it months ago and after a couple of range trips it's still there. Rated up to 500° and supposedly good for rust prevention as well.

November 15, 2013, 07:10 AM	#22
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...on guns? It turned into a marshmallow in a microwave I swear! lol no really, I stuck it between the slides rails for maximum protection, when I racked the slide several times it moved/pushed it all out instead of spread it. So I wiped the excess off and checked it out again today and it did the same. Took me almost an hour (even though I detail stripped it) to take all of it out. I noticed when I applied a light "film" over the barrel, it was a little sticky. So I feel either way I go with this it wouldn't be optimal. It will work...but not optimal is something I can do without. So my search continues.

November 15, 2013, 07:56 AM	#23
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I don't use Mobil 1 oil or grease on my guns. I use Mpro 7 gun oil and Shooters choice grease which comes in a syringe and it red in color.

November 15, 2013, 08:55 AM	#24
bilbo1907 Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2011 Posts: 10	plastilube I've used Plastilube (BMW brake grease) on friction points for many years. It's value was pointed out on a CMP site, suggesting it be used on M-1 rifles. Any grease should be used sparingly. I put a small dab on forefinger and rub it into my thumb and then apply to all friction points(locking lugs, and shiny spots, etc.). On lower power semi-autos (22s, 32s), I use synthetic gun oil (g-96 or weapon shield). Grease will probably create too much resistance to be reliable.