Running 1911 with no oil?

[Patriot1911]

Want to get feedback from some old school heads on here about running the 1911 (newer models) with no oil on the slides. I ran across an old gunsmith on YouTube under the handle gunblue490 and he recommended no oil on slide or anywhere else. I haven’t shot thousands of rounds through my 1911 nor have I had the luxury of seeing firsthand ones run with and without oil and the wear over time.

 

[340six]

Use Oil

 

[DAVE_M]

The pistol requires lubrication.

Stay off of YouTube.

 

[3fifty7]

Oil the things that rotate
Grease the things that slide

 

[Fugum]

I like to run my 1911s wet, but you can treat your 1911 like you would any other semi auto.

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[MOTOR51]

1911s need oil just like all other pistols. The no lube thing is not good advice for any firearm regardless of environment.


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[dantheman]

I used to know a guy that said you should always run a Ford a quart low on oil . Said an old mechanic told him that . Old mechanic , old gunsmith ... Experience doesn't always equal knowledge .

 

[Bigchillin83]

lube all moving parts in every situation in life.... yup every one

 

[Vigilante Sniper]

1911's need oil, and so does CZ's or any all metal guns, especially custom tight fitted guns. They aren't like Glocks and M&P's that only need 5 drops in certain areas. Never run a steel gun dry. I been running 1911's in competition for over 40 years. Check out Ed Brown's website on how to properly lube a 1911.

 

[SouthernUnderGod]

…also Bill Wilson (Wilson Combat - customizes and builds 1911’s, etal.) has a good video on cleaning and lubricating 1911’s. He and Ken Hackathorn have stated many times that “… a 1911 runs better wet”.


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[Patriot1911]

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1911's need oil, and so does CZ's or any all metal guns, especially custom tight fitted guns. They aren't like Glocks and M&P's that only need 5 drops in certain areas. Never run a steel gun dry. I been running 1911's in competition for over 40 years. Check out Ed Brown's website on how to properly lube a 1911.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[323MAR]

There is a difference in the amount of oil you need for a trip to the range versus concealed carry. Too much lube while carrying can result in an accumulation of dirt.

 

[Markmmg]

For any kind of mechanical item where there is metal to metal contact, there will be friction and therefore wear. A gun is no exception. I always apply a light coat of oil on all metal to metal contact points.

 

[Core]

I have an SA Custom with over 15k of 45 Auto hardball. 1911 will not run without oil or some sort of lube unless they are very loose. A properly fitted 1911 has a tight lockup, bushing, link, and a handful of really good 1911 smiths recommend an "action job" where they weld and machine the frame rails and slide. You cant get good accuracy if it doesn't lockup tight: however, the action can be loose otherwise but the lockup needs to be solid. I use FrogLube and Otis Bio CLP. These bio lubes do not cook off easily and lift carbon keeping the 1911 wet when it heats up. I will note the liquid lube is required for a 1911: because the 1911 was engineered for oil. Bio lubes have great anti rust properties, and most conventional 1911's are moly steel which rusts fast in humidity and sweat.

 

[LACamper]

I ran my Springfield in a 1 day class and shot roughly 500 failure free rounds. When I got home I decided rather than cleaning it to see how far I can go without touching the gun before I started getting failures. At 900 rounds the slide slowed to the point that it was creeping. I could watch the slide move as it forced it's way back forward. Amazingly it still didn't jam. I caved at that point, went home and detail cleaned it! Nasty but I was impressed!