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9/29/2008 10:35:30 AM EDT
I'm just about finished building my M4gery and was wondering if using Eno's Slide Gilde would make the rifle smoother than just plain gun oil.  The reason i ask is because i just started using SG on my Sig 226 and the improvement is substantial.  Also would there be any drawback to using it on my AR. I've already used it on all the lower parts and noticed a difference
9/29/2008 10:36:36 AM EDT
[#1]
Try it, that's the only way you'll really know.

To me, the stuff is a little pricey for the amount you will probably need to use on your BCG. I just use motor oil, the ultimate low cost solution.
9/29/2008 10:41:20 AM EDT
[#2]
Price is not really a concern.  I have a knack for being a little anal with my weapons, i like them to perform as best as they possibly can.
9/29/2008 10:44:55 AM EDT
[#3]
Grease for 1911 is ok.  Grease for AR15 not good.
9/29/2008 10:47:39 AM EDT
[#4]
Elaborate please...
9/29/2008 11:43:33 AM EDT
[#5]
The AR/Stoner action is direct gas.  This means that gas is pumped directly into the bolt carrier group to make the action work, unlike AK, FAL, etc. which have a gas piston remote from the action.

Powder ash is pumped into your BCG along with the gas.  Any kind of grease in your receiver will collect this ash.  The more you shoot, the more gooey and abrasive you get.

I recommend using Break Free LP and Break Free CLP (the incomprable cleaner/maintainer QUIB does too).  LP is basically CLP without the cleaning solvent.  It is heavier and stays where you put it better than does CLP.  Both oils tend to suspend powder ash so it can be wiped away.  

Generously lubricate the bolt carrier group with LP.  Lightly lubricate the firing pin with CLP.  Lubricate everything else on the gun with CLP.
9/29/2008 11:50:28 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
The AR/Stoner action is direct gas.  This means that gas is pumped directly into the bolt carrier group to make the action work, unlike AK, FAL, etc. which have a gas piston remote from the action.

Powder ash is pumped into your BCG along with the gas.  Any kind of grease in your receiver will collect this ash.  The more you shoot, the more gooey and abrasive you get.

I recommend using Break Free LP and Break Free CLP (the incomprable cleaner/maintainer QUIB does too).  LP is basically CLP without the cleaning solvent.  It is heavier and stays where you put it better than does CLP.  Both oils tend to suspend powder ash so it can be wiped away.  

Generously lubricate the bolt carrier group with LP.  Lightly lubricate the firing pin with CLP.  Lubricate everything else on the gun with CLP.


THIS.........is good advice. It's what I do. I keep CLP Break Free in my range bag.
9/29/2008 11:56:19 AM EDT
[#7]
This is what I use along with my trusted Breakfree CLP.
CorrosionX
I do use a very lite coating of high temp. grease on my buffer spring.

www.corrosionx.com/
9/29/2008 12:19:43 PM EDT
[#8]
SLiP 2000
9/29/2008 12:44:54 PM EDT
[#9]
if you got the cash the LaRue machine gunners lube is the cat's ass. I use mobil 1 and ir works great ,when I got the free sample of the machine gunners lube I tried it ,and it is better than I thought it would be . the price is the downside .
9/29/2008 12:48:13 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
SLiP 2000


This.

I just started using SLiP 2000 this summer and I am a convert.  Weapon stays lubed a lot longer than with CLP while firing.
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