30wt. Any brand.
I use Slip 2000 EWL oil and grease. I use the grease on high wear areas like slide rails and the bottom of the bolt carrier. I use the oil sparingly everywhere else. I'm about 90% sure RemOil is about 90% kerosene. I might use it in a lamp or heater, but not on my guns.
I've been using RemOil ever since I started shooting (around the same time I joined the forum) and I'm fed up with it. I'm ready to switch to something with more staying power.
What weight of synthetic motor oil is best for handgun applications?
What weight of synthetic motor oil is best for handgun applications?
I use 5-30 Mobile 1... after months sitting, it's still the same as when I applied it. I see no reason to try anything else. Not that Froglube, Ballistol, etc. aren't good as well, but literally tens of thousands of shooters use Mobil 1 (maybe tons more, we don't even know?) and have never heard any problems... so why spend so much more? If you want to, more power to you, but I don't have a need to.
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Yep, 5-30w synthetic motor oil. It will change viscosity (thickness) to match the temperature - both internal and external. It won't burn off under extreme conditions (gun will melt before it gets hot enough!). It stops, or highly reduces, the formation of carbon deposits. Has detergents to keep grit, dirt, carbon and other contaminants in suspension and away from parts.
When I use grease, and its used sparingly, I always use wheel bearing grease. The polymer chain keeps it in place longer than you will ever need it to.
Think about how many times your wheel rotates and the pressure on those bearings, vs a slide on your favorite firearm.
If your going to the Artic, Chevron developed a grease for the equipment on the Alaskan pipeline. Its expensive, but doesn't thicken up at -50F
I was doing the same thing, but on some of my firearms the grease was creating too much friction and my slides became sluggish, even with just a fine coat.
Especially in winter.
I shot in a practical pistol match last winter with near zero temps, and my pistol functioned flawlessly.
At least half a dozen other pistols simply stopped working.
I'd go with a lube that has staying power, which is Mobil 1 Synthetic in my case.
Shooter's Choice is what I use...Grease in a syringe that goes a long way.
Usually I use outers gun oil.
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