oiling a 1911 question

[stylett9]

What area's do you oil on a 1911?

I've been oiling the outside of the barrel, guide rod, and all areas of metal meeting metal of the slide. But my uncle told me today that i should be taking off the grips and trying to squirt a little bit of oil into the internal part of the hammer/trigger assembly(where the magazine would normally be)

is this correct?

any extra tips for oiling crucial areas?

thanks, and sorry for all the newb 1911 topics. I just want to ensure i keep my new Kimber in best condition as possible.

mike

[Black Majik]

I oil the barrel link, barrel, rails, inside of the slide, Recoil guide, forward of barrel hood, and a drop on the disconnector.

The internals (hammer, disconnector, sear spring etc..) is left alone. I'll lightly, coat the hammer and disconnector with the oils left on my hand from a detail strip, but a drop of oil down the disconnector channel every once in a while is all I give it.

Checking underneath the grips doesn't need to be done frequently. I take my grips off rarely just to check for rust underneath.

Detail strip twice a year.

[rorschach]

^^^what he said^^^

I use CLP on everything (sparingly), rack it a few times to get the excess off the rails, then wipe the exterior down with a Break-Free cloth when I'm done.

Some guys swear by greasing the rails, and it's probably not a bad idea, but I just use Hoppes and/or Sweets in the bore, CLP on everything else.

Dont use a steel cleaning rod either.

[daemonite]

i oil the link, the barrel, inside the slide, guide rod, around the bushing, inside the bushing, and put a drop on the disconnector.

the rails, i apply grease and where the hammer slides on the bottom of the slide I use grease.

if I'm lazy I'll just FP-10 everything.

[randy]

No need to pop the grips off. Oiling in the trigger group just attracts dirt. It does need a bit of oil but not often.

I use Mobil 1 grease on my rails and a thin film on my barrel and in the lugs. A drop of grease on the link.

The grease won't dry up and go away. If you lube your gun put it in the safe the oil will go away. If you use grease a couple of years later it will still be ready to go.

[Synergy]

No need to pop the grips off. Oiling in the trigger group just attracts dirt. It does need a bit of oil but not often.

I use Mobil 1 grease on my rails and a thin film on my barrel and in the lugs. A drop of grease on the link.

The grease won't dry up and go away. If you lube your gun put it in the safe the oil will go away. If you use grease a couple of years later it will still be ready to go.

I use the same Mobil 1 Syn grease. Its a bright pink color, but its an outstanding grease that tolerates high temps.

Just remember this gun is coming on 100 years old and they still work. Dont need to over maintain a 1911. What they have gone through in military service is more than what you will ever punish your 1911.

Someone once said if your afraid to drop your gun in the dirt/grit, dust it off and pull the trigger its not a gun meant for shooting.

[Mute]

I do the same as daemonite with FP-10, minus the grease.

[1911su16b870]

My 1911 preference is a small amount of Wilson's Ultima Grease on the lugs, and under the barrel where the U guide rod touches. Other areas (link, barrel, bushing, rails) get a light wipe of CLP. I place one small drop on the base of the hammer. After reassembly, I rack it 10-20 times and then wipe everything off with a rag. My last step is to wipe every thing down with a silicone cloth.

You'll immediately know if you over oil the first time you shoot your 1911, because you'll see a cloud of oil appear in front of you with the first shot!

[daemonite]

I do the same as daemonite with FP-10, minus the grease.

Much love for FP-10!

[Mute]

Much love for FP-10!

Yep! Best damn lube I've ever used.

[jimbo1747]

After cleaning my 1911, I like using a couple of those Break Free weapon wipes and wipe down every part prior to reassembly. Then once reassembled, I use one more wipe to wipe down the entire exterior of the gun before putting it back in the safe.

However, I have never tried squirting oil into mainspring housing area? This is the first time I've heard of someone suggesting that?

[Beelzy]

Greasing the rails is a good idea, it will make the slide action buttery smooth.
Only the slightest amount of oil is needed on the 1911 innards, so little in fact
that I use a needle applicator for the springs, hammer and sear, etc.

[tiko]

Anyone use grafite? I've heard of it, never dries out neither messy.

[Andruski]

This is a good question. I'm a little confused on the subject too. I have had someone more experienced than myself with 1911's tell me to use Tetra grease on the rails of my Kimber TLE. But the manual specifically says do not use grease. So I have just been using oil. Why would Kimber say that, if grease is good? Is oil better for some 1911's and grease for others?