ok settle this question...

[Byte Stryke]

If it turns, Oil it.
If it Slides, Grease it.

[alxone]

bacon grease !! yes bacon grease , first fry up one pound of bacon . then take the extra fat/grease (while hot) and rub it all over you gun (dont worry if you use to much , its ok ) . once grease is cool , wipe any extra off . I know now your thinking am i done ?? the answer is yes , now your ready to shoot that bad boy , but now when your gun heats up you will get the wonderful smell of delicious bacon . lol
not really . i would do just like jordan and byte said , If it turns use OIL if it slide use grease (not bacon ) .
damn now all i can do is think about bacon !!

[Byte Stryke]

bacon grease !! yes bacon grease , first fry up one pound of bacon . then take the extra fat/grease (while hot) and rub it all over you gun (dont worry if you use to much , its ok ) . once grease is cool , wipe any extra off . I know now your thinking am i done ?? the answer is yes , now your ready to shoot that bad boy , but now when your gun heats up you will get the wonderful smell of delicious bacon . lol
not really . i would do just like jordan and byte said , If it turns use OIL if it slide use grease (not bacon ) .
damn now all i can do is think about bacon !!

Denny's

[alxone]

Denny's

not a bad idea , but first i have to get this frikin bacon grease out of my ak

[StagLefty]

Ky ?

[Ed_S]

I lube mine as shown in the applicable handbooks.

As for what I use - M Pro 7. Works well and doesn't stink.The latter keeps the wife happy.

[68Charger]

Ky ?

is that for things that turn, or things that slide?

[BPTactical]

If it slides Grease it.

If it rotates on a pin oil it.

+1
Think about it a minute, a sliding surface is in shear loading and grease resists shear loading much better than oil.

General rule of thumb as far as amount of lubrication: You want enough to see the lubrication but not enough to drip, run or blob. Too much lube is often more detrimental than not enough.
Also Idemaster is correct, it is dependant on the firearm involved. AR's and 1911's like to run a touch on the wet side.
AK's and Glocks can run virtually dry, not a wise idea but they will do it.
It is always best to refer to the manufacturers documentation if you have any questions.
For your SR9 a couple of small dabs of Tetra grease on the rails should be sufficient after each range session.
I recommend to all of my customers that an annual teardown and detail clean is a good idea as well as if the firearm is subjected to being dropped or dunked in the dirt/mud/water.
If the time comes and you are not comfortable with a complete detail clean look me up.

[BPTactical]

is that for things that turn, or things that slide?

Bothem!


I dont want to try the bacon grease idea. I would start drooling when shooting and somebody would think the wrong thing.........................

[glocklp]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I just hope I dont get the bacon grease and ky mixed up again! Gun ran smooth but wife smells like bacon. Lol
Can anyone recommend a brand of grease they use?
Thanks again