How to Lube a 1911 Pistol

[@adonikam1]

Late comment. I used to grease my slide for a while and found out almost too late that it's a VERY BAD mistake! Oil moves and with it carbon, dirt, small shavings of metal from the cartridges, bullets and if the gun isn't properly broken in the gun. Grease stays mostly in place and keeps the particles in place wearing the gun. Since most new 1911's are built to very tight tolerances and not loose its better to use a THIN OIL. I use 3&1oil on all my guns and have for over 40 years without a problem!

[@amindinfullbigc3863]

Mobile one synthetic 15w-50 on the inside. Barricade on the outside. Great combo for handguns. Barricade is the best rust preventer I've found.

[@zdub8438]

I also lube up my 1911 like crazy. They run better wet. On most autos a drop on the rails and springs is fine but 1911's love lube. As much as you can get in there without leaving stains on your clothes is ideal.

[@noexcuses6727]

If it slides, grease it. If it rotates, oil it.

[@UtubeEric12345]

That is probably the most concise advice on gun care that I have ever heard, and I’m been handling guns for about 25 years by now 👍🏼😃

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

What rotates on a 1911?

[@anthonybouchard6928]

​@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth The hammer for one.

[@royalloyalty8248]

Any thing metal on metal, oil it. Don't need grease.

[@SC68170]

I'd recommend gun oil on pistols and grease on rifles works best but there's a thousand ways to skin a cat a million ways to lube a gun and a billion opinions on the correct way to do it

[@larrysfarris]

I have the same model S&W 1911 and I've gotten so that I just lube it with Mobil 1 - happens to be 0W-40 (but I agree with your comment, don't think it much matters). I've used the high dollar Shooter's Choice FP-10 oil and Tetra Gun grease and in the future, won't be spending my hard earned money on that kind of stuff when Mobil One works just as well.

[@gregmccoy1020]

I believe this is over lubed..son did this & gunpowder stuck to everything that was oiled.,,after 300 rds. Took 1hr to clean. Less is best..

[@lemham4565]

You are 100% correct, way overlubed.

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

Overluber here, always have been. If you want an easier way to get gunpowder off of it without having to scrub for three hours, let it sit in down dish soap and water for 15 minutes or until the powder beads up in wet droplets.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Dawn is the shit

[@christopherallen3353]

Thanks for posting this video. I always have trouble getting my smith 1911 back together. Lining the lug is a pain the way I do it. I noticed you put the barrel bushing on before you put the slide on. I will have to give that a try. You made it look easy!

[@letsbuilda4ort]

"fully loaded". lmao. Finally a guy that understands that oil doesn't go all over the place inside of a gun. Good video - thank you.

[@phamtuan1842]

made a complete brass cartridge video for the 1911 gun guide for everyone and me. Thank you

[@01MeuCanal]

I don't really think a 1911 will stop work for lack of lubrication, but if you are gonna put lots of rounds through it in training session the lubrication can help extend the duration of mechanisms and parts indeed!

[@hugostiglitz2388]

Try using a Q-Tip. Works well for spreading lubricant.

[@traceydeanrainey]

Way to much grease and oil. Unless you want to get a dump truck of dust and dirt on your 1911

[@bikesroget1]

Did you say “don’t worry about too much grease.” Really?

[@markhocker16]

James Rogers think I was told light oil not to much just lightly oiled in basic

[@willharrison7731]

I used to smoke pot & would momentarily forget part names too.

[@tsarpeteri8578]

Will Harrison I like smoking pot while I clean my guns

[@tpalmer4829]

Lots of opinions here. As long as you lubricate it with something, and wipe off as much as you can… It will run. Remember this fact: most firearms on the planet are cleaned with diesel oil and lubricated with motor oil. And they work fine. Getting the newfangled grease or the newest viscosity oil probably means nothing. You could use Chapstick and olive oil… And your gun will run fine.

[@shango02005]

My brother-in-law just got out of the Army and brought back a bunch of G.I. "Lubricating Oil" for me. Following along with this video just now, I lubed my 1911 for the first time. Matter of fact, that's the first time I've lubed any firearm. (New shooter here, in case you had't guessed!) Man, what a difference! The slide works so smooth now. Can't wait to get it back on the range! Come on, Tuesday! Thanks for the tips!

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

You put enough grease on there for 8 guns. Dust magnet.

[@boogeyratt]

+ardvarkkkkk1 The plunger on the syringe barely goes down from the opening of the video to the end... so no, he really didn't.

[@thomaspalmer7900]

Lucas Gun Oil. Works very well on all my pistols!!! Stays on for long period of time

[@sharkzf6]

I use Mobile 1 and premium axle grease...works great! Your comments on right on brother. Love those Smith 1911s BTW...

[@bisquik3006]

I've heard that German blood works well, but nothing out performs Japanese tears.

[@johniac7078]

thanks man. yeah smith makes a great 1911, right up there with the higher end guns IMAO.

[@bisquik3006]

I hate to sound like a 14 year old girl, but Smith PWNS.

[@johniac7078]

bisquik3006 I forgot to tell you that have been hoarding ammo, reloading components and all type of lube and molly gear. try and find a tactical pony, You won't. I bought them ALL…..operator as fuck.

[@bisquik3006]

Tactical Priority You rotten SOB! All my wife wanted for Christmas was a bug-out pony, and now I'm in the dog house.

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

If you have a stainless steel gun with a stainless mating slide use a copper base anti seize grease.

[@diGritz1]

You only missed one step. The dinner and movie that comes before any lubing.

[@wooddawg4868]

Stainless steel guns will run better with minimal lubrication than carbon or bare steel, either way lubricant is definitely key to smooth operation.

[@BloodshotEagle]

I use white lithium grease for my AK. Would it work for a 1911??

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

+Chris Murnane Yes.

[@garyarnold5072]

Thanks, just the info I needed, provided very clearly.

[@gpodavid]

I like the slide glide syringe. Where do you get those? Also, looking for a needle type oiler.

[@randybernard2109]

You forgot the guide rod where it hits the frame and the mag lock ... If it's hot grease if it's cold oil

[@richardlahan7068]

I just use Rand CLP on all my guns. Natural vegetable oil base with nano technology. Non toxic so I don't need to worry about poisoning myself or my dog. Works great for both of my RIA M1911's. I save the Mobil 1 for my car.

[@johnnypipe]

Where did you get the needle of Slide-Glide?

[@nightsight85]

I like to put a dab of grease on the bottom back portion of the slide where it makes contact with the hammer face. Obviously you don't want any on the back of the firing pin. So I just put a dab, cycle the slide and wipe the hammer off, easy the hammer down and repeat until no excess grease clings to the hammer.

[@nightsight85]

I use TW25B in case anyone wants to check out other grease options. :)

[@truknz71]

Never use any type of grease on a Semi-auto if you plan on being in a Cold environment. I live in Minnesota and did that during the winter once, and when I racked the slide back to make sure is was empty, the slide stayed back. Not good.

[@curtisoverstreet7471]

I tried grease but it attracted too much dirt.

[@johnhertenstein5778]

Does' it bother that your hand blocks seeing you apply lube?

[@ChromeFreak123]

Wassup??? KY is my go to stuff. : )

[@Sonic_1000]

You hose it with Ballistol. The end

[@emmanuelmata]

What's better than m-pro 7? I thought m-pro7 was one of the best lubes out there?

[@gchristopherdubois3303]

My 1911's have run wet, or dry,...keep em clean not dirty...They will always fire, cycle, eject, battery, fire, eject, battery, repeat... oil, but no grease for me..

[@breyton490]

What magwell are you using on that S&W?

[@tee228]

Would white lithium grease be good for lube?

[@carolinaprepper540]

Very informative video . Thanks for sharing.

[@johnltho]

Wish we could have seen everything.

[@mikemofield110]

I would not follow his video. Incorrect use of oil and grease.

[@jmedi5589]

Why

[@tona6g72]

Yeah, why?

[@avalon449]

How often do you take down and clean your mags?

[@johniac7078]

not often enough…..even few matches, but it should be every. in fact I have avid coming about that.

[@Mark-pp2ty]

hi. thank you. good video. suppose to puck up sig nightmare carry tomorrow. always have shot Kimber's. hopefully it will be as nice. keep up with the good video's.

[@kief4diamonds]

Mark let me know how it goes. looking to order one soon. curious how the newer models are doing with winchester white box, and stock mags

[@Mark-pp2ty]

kief4diamonds great 1911. I've only put my lswc 200 grain through her. functions perfectly. even eats light loads up. extremely accurate. I really, really like this nightmare carry.

[@kief4diamonds]

good to hear. i regretfully sold my tac-ops which i loved, so now ive decided to be brand loyal and go back to them, but reduce the size slightly for easier concealment. i know they function well, and have been shooting tight groupings with them from the first shot. its hard to miss with the sig vs my glock which is snappy and all over the board, but a great belly gun.

[@randolph7317]

I've seen strippers use less oil !

[@mean1flyer]

your funny Bro, made me laugh :-)

[@mean1flyer]

im watching this video and im just waiting for him to use freaking KY sex oil LOL

[@ianaintsaying1625]

K?

[@BarryWyner]

AGW Go Juice.

[@mjjuntunen]

You have obviously never worked on a car. Grease gets in just as many places as oil does.

[@JosephMathys]

Thank You. Friendly Helpful Straight Forward. Peace and Shalom.

[@lyleinmb]

Thanks. Good info.

[@b-dog3862]

Wetter is better. I like my girl wet.

[@comodice905]

Bloke superchill buckaroo korngrats yank

[@HomeGunMaker]

Awesome! Subscribed! I love the 1911, it's my favourite gun. I think it's the most gorgeous gun ever made! Would you check out my channel and the 1911 I buil? It's fully funcional and took me 4 and a half months!

[@johniac7078]

thanks, subbed.

[@stephenharriau1406]

Bahahahaha

[@jerstolp1]

😣

[@dougpreston803]

YOU NEVER USE GREASE ON A GUN...... WHY NOT JUST STUFF A WAD OF SAND PAPER IN YOUR SLIDE

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

grease will seal out dust and dirt from the bearing surfaces.

[@b-dog3862]

And...you're an idiot.

[@SC68170]

Rifle yes. Use grease. Pistol is overkill in my opinion