good matinance guide for 1911?

[zorkieo]

i have a DW PM7 and it say's "oil all moving parts." does anyone have a nice link to a sight that shows all those moving parts? they showed my some things at the gunshop, but after reading the manual, i realize there is much more to it.
thanks

[Black Majik]

i have a DW PM7 and it say's "oil all moving parts." does anyone have a nice link to a sight that shows all those moving parts? they showed my some things at the gunshop, but after reading the manual, i realize there is much more to it.
thanks

I don't have a link to a guide on where to oil a 1911. But I lube:

* Frame rails
* Slide rails
* Barrel Link
* light lube on barrel and bushing
* light lube on inside of slide where barrel makes contact.
* drop on disconnector

[Guns R Tools]

Check put this site.

http://theboxotruth.com/docs/edu47.htm

[leelaw]

The Kimber manual has specific lubricating instructions. http://www.kimberamerica.com/downloa...Fullsize45.pdf

[Kruzr]

The Kimber manual has specific lubricating instructions. http://www.kimberamerica.com/downloa...Fullsize45.pdf

The only problem with the instructions in the Kimber manual is they don't define drop size and many people tend to underlube their guns being afraid of too much oil. Be generous with the lube in a new gun.

If metal contacts metal, it should be "slick." (Never put oil on the ramp, in the chamber or in the bore.)

[XDshooter]

The only problem with the instructions in the Kimber manual is they don't define drop size and many people tend to underlube their guns being afraid of too much oil. Be generous with the lube in a new gun.

If metal contacts metal, it should be "slick." (Never put oil on the ramp, in the chamber or in the bore.)

All the places I read say to put a light coat in the barrel.

[SnWnMe]

I don't have a link to a guide on where to oil a 1911. But I lube:

* Frame rails
* Slide rails
* Barrel Link
* light lube on barrel and bushing
* light lube on inside of slide where barrel makes contact.
* drop on disconnector

Add a lightly oiled patch through the barrel and that's all there is to it for me.

[donger]

All the places I read say to put a light coat in the barrel.

If you're going to put the pistol away for an extended period of time I would put a light coating of oil down the barrel with a patch. Otherwise I don't think it's necessary.

[Kruzr]

All the places I read say to put a light coat in the barrel.

You should rub a film of oil where the barrel engages the bushing, on the barrel hood and a small drop in each upper lug cut in the slide. Also spread a film on the lower lugs and a small drop for the link pin. Those are all metal to metal contact points.

But, never put oil on the ramp, in the bore, or in the chamber. Oil attracts dirt and an oily bore can become an obstructed bore.

If you're going to put the pistol away for an extended period of time I would put a light coating of oil down the barrel with a patch. Otherwise I don't think it's necessary.

That's the only time to oil a bore........and you should run a patch or boresnake through it when you take it out and get ready to shoot it.

[Coastey]

For a maintenance guide, I've always liked Bill Wilson's 1911 Auto Maintenance Manual from Wilson Combat. Lots of pics and good hints for newbies.

[randy]

Grease is your friend on your pistols. Mobil 1 or Slide Glide from Brian Enos is much supperior than oil on the slide and frame fit. It stays put doesn't dry up if you store your gun, doesn't shower you with mist after the first shot after you lube it, lasts much longer and your gun will run better for it. A very small drop of oil on trigger parts is still required but too much oil and you'll be stripping it down sooner because the hammer can start to follow. from all the crude. Light grease on the barrel lugs and link pin and slide stop.

[FNC80]

Jerry Kuhnhausen's 2 volume set is a good shop manual for the 1911. It'll cover maintenance and more.

As for lube, this is my format:

1. Remove the magazine and visually/digitally inspect the chamber to make sure it's clear.
2. Slide forward, hammer back.
3. Put 2-3 drops of lubricating gun oil down the gap formed below the firing pin stop and forward of the hammer.
4. Slide back, lock.
5. Put 2-3 drops along the top of the exposed barrel.
6. Put 1-2 drops of oil along the guide rails exposed at the rear of the slide.
7. Manually cycle the weapon. A well fitted bushing will distribute the oil evenly along the barrel.


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