Dry Lube

Futo Inu · August 11, 1999, 04:06 PM

What are the different types? Which one is best? For what use(s) is dry lube called for or necessary? Thanks.

George Stringer · August 11, 1999, 10:29 PM

Futo Inu, this won't be much help. I tried the Rem Lube when it first came out and didn't like it. I've stayed away from dry lubes since. George

Morgan · August 12, 1999, 12:18 PM

Not really dry lube, but I'm going to try some AmsOil dry silicone lube in the trigger mechanism (NOT on the rails, etc.) of my USP. I'll post after this weekend on how it worked.

wishbone · August 13, 1999, 11:18 PM

Go to http://www.discountknives.com and look at the TUF CLOTH Products.Thats where I order my needs from.I save on the tax,and the discount makes up for it.

jimc · August 16, 1999, 09:05 PM

guy's and gal's
take a look at some dry moly spray a salesman(of course) turned me onto
it is mfg by LPS and say's FORCE 842 dry moly lubricant. they are out of GA. and there # is 1-800-241-8334 have used it in everything from ar's to shotgun's this and a drop of syn-oil, really make a difference .

Walt Welch · August 17, 1999, 05:33 PM

Wishbone has it right. Check out Sentry Products Armorer's kit. For about $30, you get a Tuf-Cloth, some Tuf-Glide (thin film lubricant; dries to touch in seconds), some Smooth-Kote, which is molybdenum disulfide with an isopropanol carrier; use on hammer / sear / trigger surfaces, also Sentry recommends coating bore (NOT chamber) with it; claims to eliminate fouling and leading. Also included is a powder for application to sear / hammer / trigger areas; supposedly decreases friction another 20% or so.

I am going to try this on my 1911's. Walt

Jim V · August 17, 1999, 07:13 PM

You can try some of Brownell's ACTION MAGIC II, a two part application dry lube. Makes stuff slick as oiled oysters on ice. Just don't get it in the chamber(S).
http://www.brownells.com

You are welcome.

------------------
Ne Conjuge Nobiscum
"If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

patriotthad · May 6, 2009, 01:30 AM

How well does Brownell's Action Magic work? How often does it have to be replaced? Why not in the chamber? Does it attract dust?

**JohnKSa** · May 6, 2009, 02:10 AM

The chamber is not supposed to be lubed regardless of what type of lube you're using. Clean it and then wipe it dry when you're done.

P97 · May 6, 2009, 08:41 AM

This is what I use and works best for me. You might be different. http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html
http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

hunter11 · May 6, 2009, 09:29 AM

I use Hoppies dri lube it is Molydisulfide on my slides and rails and brownells action lube inside. The dry lube makes the slide like glass. Dan

C Philip · May 6, 2009, 10:30 AM

I've tried Hoppes dry lube before. It works, but the white residue it leaves on everything and looks pretty bad in my opinion.

hunter11 · May 6, 2009, 12:55 PM

Did you notice it states you are supposed to allow 1-2 hours for it to dry then wipe clean. Dan

ActivShootr · May 6, 2009, 10:04 PM

Dri-Slide Liquid Grease

GeauxTide · May 7, 2009, 08:44 AM

I've only used Imperial Dry Lube for rifle case necks. I just got a bottle of the Hornady Pump Spray that the dealer says will take care of everything.....

JasonG · May 13, 2009, 10:59 PM

The Sentry products line works great.
Be sure to use alcohol to really degrease first.
Try your trigger action with the dry lube before adding the powder. Some say its TOO slippery. I use just the lube on most things and its plenty.
The barrel and breach will clean up a lot easier as well.
Leaves a medium-dark grey color behind, not bad looking on internals.

Inspector3711 · May 14, 2009, 10:50 AM

I've been using the S&W dry lube on my XDm slide. It dries messy but a quick wipe down of the slide's exterior and I'm good to go. Works great.

May 6, 2009, 01:30 AM	#8
patriotthad Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2009 Posts: 101	Action Magic How well does Brownell's Action Magic work? How often does it have to be replaced? Why not in the chamber? Does it attract dust?

May 6, 2009, 02:10 AM	#9
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 16,765	The chamber is not supposed to be lubed regardless of what type of lube you're using. Clean it and then wipe it dry when you're done. __________________ Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association? Check out Black Bear Flashlights.

May 6, 2009, 08:41 AM	#10
P97 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2006 Location: Panama, Ok. Posts: 660	This is what I use and works best for me. You might be different. http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html __________________ Visit: Early Risers Coffee Shop Happy and Safe Shooting !!!

May 6, 2009, 09:29 AM	#11
hunter11 Member Join Date: January 31, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 65	Dry Lube I use Hoppies dri lube it is Molydisulfide on my slides and rails and brownells action lube inside. The dry lube makes the slide like glass. Dan

May 13, 2009, 10:59 PM	#16
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2008 Posts: 209	The Sentry products line works great. Be sure to use alcohol to really degrease first. Try your trigger action with the dry lube before adding the powder. Some say its TOO slippery. I use just the lube on most things and its plenty. The barrel and breach will clean up a lot easier as well. Leaves a medium-dark grey color behind, not bad looking on internals. __________________ "Bones, what killed him ?" "Acute lead poisoning Jim....." ST-TOS#61

August 11, 1999, 04:06 PM	#1
Futo Inu Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posts: 3,624	What are the different types? Which one is best? For what use(s) is dry lube called for or necessary? Thanks.

August 11, 1999, 10:29 PM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Futo Inu, this won't be much help. I tried the Rem Lube when it first came out and didn't like it. I've stayed away from dry lubes since. George

August 12, 1999, 12:18 PM	#3
Morgan Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Posts: 945	Not really dry lube, but I'm going to try some AmsOil dry silicone lube in the trigger mechanism (NOT on the rails, etc.) of my USP. I'll post after this weekend on how it worked.

August 13, 1999, 11:18 PM	#4
wishbone Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 1999 Location: florida Posts: 229	Go to http://www.discountknives.com and look at the TUF CLOTH Products.Thats where I order my needs from.I save on the tax,and the discount makes up for it.

August 16, 1999, 09:05 PM	#5
jimc Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: colo Posts: 378	guy's and gal's take a look at some dry moly spray a salesman(of course) turned me onto it is mfg by LPS and say's FORCE 842 dry moly lubricant. they are out of GA. and there # is 1-800-241-8334 have used it in everything from ar's to shotgun's this and a drop of syn-oil, really make a difference .

August 17, 1999, 05:33 PM	#6
Walt Welch Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 1998 Location: Alamo, CA Posts: 425	Wishbone has it right. Check out Sentry Products Armorer's kit. For about $30, you get a Tuf-Cloth, some Tuf-Glide (thin film lubricant; dries to touch in seconds), some Smooth-Kote, which is molybdenum disulfide with an isopropanol carrier; use on hammer / sear / trigger surfaces, also Sentry recommends coating bore (NOT chamber) with it; claims to eliminate fouling and leading. Also included is a powder for application to sear / hammer / trigger areas; supposedly decreases friction another 20% or so. I am going to try this on my 1911's. Walt

August 17, 1999, 07:13 PM	#7
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,039	You can try some of Brownell's ACTION MAGIC II, a two part application dry lube. Makes stuff slick as oiled oysters on ice. Just don't get it in the chamber(S). http://www.brownells.com You are welcome. ------------------ Ne Conjuge Nobiscum "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

May 6, 2009, 10:30 AM	#12
C Philip Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 784	I've tried Hoppes dry lube before. It works, but the white residue it leaves on everything and looks pretty bad in my opinion.

May 6, 2009, 12:55 PM	#13
hunter11 Member Join Date: January 31, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 65	Did you notice it states you are supposed to allow 1-2 hours for it to dry then wipe clean. Dan

May 6, 2009, 10:04 PM	#14
ActivShootr Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2007 Posts: 1,040	Dri-Slide Liquid Grease

May 7, 2009, 08:44 AM	#15
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 2,922	I've only used Imperial Dry Lube for rifle case necks. I just got a bottle of the Hornady Pump Spray that the dealer says will take care of everything.....

May 14, 2009, 10:50 AM	#17
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,514	I've been using the S&W dry lube on my XDm slide. It dries messy but a quick wipe down of the slide's exterior and I'm good to go. Works great. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell