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Old 10-06-2011, 12:00 PM
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Default lube for the slide rails

I've read some stories bout Stainless 1911's being "Sensitive" to galling.
problems when they are oiled up slightly less then they should be . especially when shooting loads , and getting the gun really hot..
I read advice to re-oil em in between x number of magazines...

Can anybody comment if this is just for break-in period, or is it something to always keep an eye on?

Regardless, this got me thinking. I've assembled some Porsche engines, and in those circles there is this product from dow corning , to protect the bearings.
It's called Molykote dry lube.. It's a spray that puts down a microscopic coating.
Durable , resists high temperatures (450C), extreme load/ pressure..

Has anybody ever tried something like that on a stainless 1911?
If it works for High revving 911 bearings, i think it can work for slide rails..

Basically tape/cover up the visible parts, and the internals... leave only the frame upper rails visible... bit of coating... leave it to cure... Bob's yer uncle.

From that point minimal oil will suffice in that area, so you don't have the gun sweating oil all the time.
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