Lubricating My New Doublestar

allgrainer · March 14, 2010, 10:20 AM

I finally bought an AR. Doublestar flat top. I use Brian Enos Slide Glide on my pistols and I am pleased with the results. Can Slide Glide be used on an AR? If so what parts should get a light coat of Slide Glide? Bolt/Carrier, Charging handle, etc? What is a good lubricant other than slide glide to use on this rifle?

Thanks

10-96 · March 14, 2010, 10:49 AM

I'm not familiar with slide glide, but if it isn't a grease- then go for it. Lubing an AR isn't down to a science if you're not in a sandbox. It's really not a major thing to stress over. If it comes a can, tube, bottle, or whatever and it says something about lubing a firearm- then it'll work just fine. AR's aren't as delicate as some folks think. I don't like Rem-Oil, but you can get by with just about anything from synthetic motor oil, automatic tranny fluid, 3-In-One oil, sewing machine oil, precision gage oil, fishing reel oil, musical instrument valve/slide oil, and even good old clear mineral oil from the pharmaceutical 'I can't poop' section of Walmart. There's tons of stuff on the market, and if you're still losing sleep over it, buy a bottle of Break Free CLP (CLP= Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant). And, don't do the WD-40 thing- it's a good solvent and penetrant but no bueno as a lube.

Bartholomew Roberts · March 14, 2010, 11:12 AM

Google (or search here at TFL) for "Keep it Running" by Pat Rogers. He describes the best way to maintain an AR.

March 14, 2010, 10:20 AM	#1
allgrainer Member Join Date: October 21, 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 45	Lubricating My New Doublestar I finally bought an AR. Doublestar flat top. I use Brian Enos Slide Glide on my pistols and I am pleased with the results. Can Slide Glide be used on an AR? If so what parts should get a light coat of Slide Glide? Bolt/Carrier, Charging handle, etc? What is a good lubricant other than slide glide to use on this rifle? Thanks

March 14, 2010, 10:49 AM	#2
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,190	I'm not familiar with slide glide, but if it isn't a grease- then go for it. Lubing an AR isn't down to a science if you're not in a sandbox. It's really not a major thing to stress over. If it comes a can, tube, bottle, or whatever and it says something about lubing a firearm- then it'll work just fine. AR's aren't as delicate as some folks think. I don't like Rem-Oil, but you can get by with just about anything from synthetic motor oil, automatic tranny fluid, 3-In-One oil, sewing machine oil, precision gage oil, fishing reel oil, musical instrument valve/slide oil, and even good old clear mineral oil from the pharmaceutical 'I can't poop' section of Walmart. There's tons of stuff on the market, and if you're still losing sleep over it, buy a bottle of Break Free CLP (CLP= Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant). And, don't do the WD-40 thing- it's a good solvent and penetrant but no bueno as a lube. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

March 14, 2010, 11:12 AM	#3
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 13, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Google (or search here at TFL) for "Keep it Running" by Pat Rogers. He describes the best way to maintain an AR.