Grease 1911 Rails? Not For Me, How About You?

[DEVIL DOG]

I have always used a dab of Birchwood Casey grease on gun rails. I actually clean my guns after every shoot, so build up is not an issue. Rarely shoot outside in the cold, but if I do I would just use a squirt of Mobil ONE.

[dwcopple]

I'm currently using STP Oil Treatment on my pistols slide rails. It's fairly thick, but seems pretty slick.

Time will tell.

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it's good stuff, you can thin it was a bit of ATF, mix well. Paint it on with a brush.

[VIGILANT]

It depends on the particular 1911 and various conditions. High end 1911's are machined very precise to close tolerances in order to achieve accuracy. I've had several so tight they would not function reliably using 20W oil at temperatures below 20 degrees. Some guys use grease to keep their cheap guns from rattling.

[pscipio03]

Acc-U-Rail by Doug Jones, Rochester Hills, MI --> acc-u-rail.com/

Accuracy! A Patented slide and frame tightening system which improves accuracy and mechanical functioning. For 1911's, Available for: Colt, Caspian, STI, SV, ...

Runs smooth as silk with Mobil 1 oil, on my stainless steel 1911 and other 1911's

I have a custom built 70 series that was sent to Doug. Will beat the LB 1.5" guarantee every day. I've got a couple 2011's that I'm going to send Doug's way eventually as well. It just flat out works and is a lot easier than reforming the rails.

[Stevie-Ray]

RIG +P for me, applied with a toothpick. Always.