The internet has spoken. Now it's our turn. Here is how to properly lubricate your 1911-whether it's a few hours or full day on the range, we've got you covered. #TopicTuesday
People tend to overthink this this, sure there are places you must be hitting but the reality is, look for wear and lube those areas, it's really that simple and can be applied to any gun. I have a wilson combat that I carry for service and I use oil on the sliding parts that show wear and I use grease on heavy impact areas (barrel lugs, lower lugs/link).
The Lucas oil is awesome. I switched to it three years ago. It doesn't evaporate off like CLP does. It really proved itself on my cuffs. Months worth of use before oiling.
Everyone has a preference and a snake oil. I prefer either Brian Enos Slide Glide Grease or Wilson Combats Ultimate Lube II Grease & Oils. On a 1911 platform I use Slide Glide Lite during cold temps and the Standard or Heavy during hot months. I grease rails in both the slide and frame to ensure complete coverage of the rails. Wipe any excess at the front and rear after cycling multiple times. Barrel hood, lugs and external barrel that mates to the barrel bushing. Using either on these contact points gives the impression of a slide/frame fitted with ball bearings. Incredibly smooth. Contrary to Internet myth neither of these attract dirt into the greased areas and I’ve shot 2,000 plus rounds before cleaning. All this with zero malfunctions and still completely lubricated. Quality grease/oil is the key. To each their own. Try either, you’ll be impressed.
A wise man said, treat your guns like your plate, if you eat in little or a lot wash it to put it away, I always clean my gun after shooting it doesn't matter if I shoot 500 rounds to 2000 rounds.
When shooting 500-600 rounds per day and tomorrow you will do the same, it certainly wont hurt to field strip the gun, wipe down barrel, feed ramp and frame with an oily cloth to remove carbon build up and in that state oil the contact points. Will take just 5min of work and surely you will have the time in the evening for that.
I've heard so many different opinions on how to lube a 1911; everything from 'they run just fine bone dry' to 'you can't overlubricate a 1911'. I'm glad I found this video. No better source for this information than 'straight from the Colt's mouth.' Thank you!
@@GuyWithAnOpinion2 i dont care what a marine does. Alot of people dont know this. Ask anyone with a brain bigger than a peanut, they'll all say always oil everything that's metal on metal. Its common sense. Who would say run it dry? Its metal on metal, the rails need oil.
Light coat you can’t even see goes a long way. The polymer in the oil is what you need not the wetness. I wouldn’t take shooters or marine opinions I’d speak to a metallurgist about coating and drying. Wetness is bad as that picks up dirt and carbon but the property of oil is there when it’s been coated and wiped just run your finger over a barrel that way.
Appreciate the lubing information. Also inspired me to keep some lube in my range bag. Question: I have a Delta Elite from the 1980's that has served me well over the years. I would like to purchase a new one and have it customized. Does Colt have any plans to start making Delta Elites with a ramped barrel?
Another detailed ad for Lucas Oil which Colt and Lucas have been connected together in a business model for awhile. No problem, just another commercial. Great video!
I had Ballistol on My Colt tonight. It didn't even make 100 rounds and started to choke. I added Mili-Tec to the barrel hood, end of the barrel and the back of the rails. After that it was fine.
When you are filming this and decide that filming the backside of the guys hand instead of what he is lubricatinng... how do you come to a decision like that?
Do you have a video on how to adjust the rear sight? the manual is old and does not show how. I have a 1911 competition purchased brand new on 11-30-2022. can not find any videos on you tube
I tend to prefer more oil than less. Thin coat on all metal surfaces, then extra oil on the places where metal rubs against metal. Favorite CLP is break free mil-spec, favorite oil is rem oil pro3.
I presume that Lucas oil is used by Colt in the factory? I've noticed the oil on a factory fresh Colt tends to smell pretty similar. Also happens to be what I use on my guns, Colt 1911 included. Gives it that new Colt smell I guess! :D
I prefer to 2 drops on inside of the rails coat the entire barrel and wipe it off so it’s everywhere. Never had issues with that method yet. Use to drench guns in oil and that’s pretty harmful really.
You can, but anything more the. A few here and there your much better off getting some snap caps. Can cause excess wear etc if you dry fire a lot. Snap caps are nice, can safely practice loading/ unloading and firing without any risk of a ND or damaging the firing pin from dry fire
Thank you! Just cleaned my RIA GI Standard M 1911 yesterday for the very first time (man that was a task). Anyhow, I heard that RIA bought the Colt plant, so they make their 1911's from the former Colt equipment. That's very cool. This RIA 45 M 1911 shoots better than my G-19....
@@johndilday1846 I was watching a RUclips channel, forgot which one, they said there was a Colt manufacturing plant in the Philippines that made the Colt 1911 45's. That plant closed down, was bought by Rock Island Armory, along with the Colt equipment inside. So basically, the Rock Island 1911's made in the Philippines are basically Colt...the channel was either Hickock45 or Sootch...I'll try to remember.
I heard that as well about RIA. Let me just say that I had a RIA 9mm/.22tcm 1911, it shot well and it functioned well, I was pleased with it being my very first 1911. Then a few weeks ago I decided to buy a colt competition series 70 in .45, after one trip to the range and 100 rounds later I traded the RIA to a local shop for a colt gold cup trophy TALOR exclusive. The colts feel so much better in the hands than the RIA did. Just my thoughts.
Need some new videos. Why not make a run of bisleys in 44-40 They would sale like hot cakes and colt still needs a .22 auto or revolver they would sale also .
@@monzon529 i already said no. and seeing how you've spent 2 months waiting and have written about 20 times the amount of words it would take to search for the video, it is clear i'm communicating with a sub-level of intelligence. have a good day.
I JUST SAW ON LINE THAT COLT ARMS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY CZ ARMS -- IF SO, COLT SURE IS NOT THE COMPANY IT WAS YEARS AGO, WHEN THEY MFG'D THE BEST ARMS THAT BECAME SO VALUABLE LIKE THE PYTHON AND GOLD CUP.
there's no black magic needed.. run it wet with FP10 on the slide rail, barrel hood,spring and barrel bushing. That does it All the rest just needs a bit of oil just to be happy, just wipe em down after you cleaned em with FP10..
Why is Colt no longer using “F” marked front sight bases on your rifles, and when will they be used again? Selling a $1,500 SOPMOD clone without the proper F marked fsb isn’t exactly a “clone.”
Where the hell do you need to be to be having to shoot 500-600 rounds a day?… ammo is expensive as shit! If anything I’d be saving them rounds if that were me. 😐
Firearms are cleaned in step one, and lubricated in step two. For a product to claim it cleans and lubricates in one process is ridiculous. That claim defies logic and basic science!
Well that wasnt a great video...bad camera work... and greasy fingers all over the gun like a big old child. And bottle rolling around the table becuase its a crap surface. Its easy to think this process through.... but its easier not to I guess.
Good info BUT don't keep jerking your hands around with the product in them. We can't see anything that way and quit stumbling in your speech. Its distracting. Don't mean to be picky but your working for a big company we expect videos that professional. Lighting and camera work were very good.
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People tend to overthink this this, sure there are places you must be hitting but the reality is, look for wear and lube those areas, it's really that simple and can be applied to any gun. I have a wilson combat that I carry for service and I use oil on the sliding parts that show wear and I use grease on heavy impact areas (barrel lugs, lower lugs/link).
The Lucas oil is awesome. I switched to it three years ago. It doesn't evaporate off like CLP does. It really proved itself on my cuffs. Months worth of use before oiling.
Thank you for your advice! Just bought my first 1911 yesterday. #,s says it was built in 1919 for the Army . Appears to be in very good condition.
Great video! Nice and straight to the point. Love it.
Thank you very much. Clear Straight Forward to the Point!!!!
Clear, concise and simple.
Good display of prevention maintenance!!!!! Keep Up the Good Work Colt!!!!
Everyone has a preference and a snake oil. I prefer either Brian Enos Slide Glide Grease or Wilson Combats Ultimate Lube II Grease & Oils. On a 1911 platform I use Slide Glide Lite during cold temps and the Standard or Heavy during hot months. I grease rails in both the slide and frame to ensure complete coverage of the rails. Wipe any excess at the front and rear after cycling multiple times. Barrel hood, lugs and external barrel that mates to the barrel bushing. Using either on these contact points gives the impression of a slide/frame fitted with ball bearings. Incredibly smooth. Contrary to Internet myth neither of these attract dirt into the greased areas and I’ve shot 2,000 plus rounds before cleaning. All this with zero malfunctions and still completely lubricated. Quality grease/oil is the key. To each their own. Try either, you’ll be impressed.
I use Mobil 1.... have for years on all my guns. Works great for me. Good video! Thank you~!
Excellent, thank you!
Thanks just got my First 1911
Use it in good health👍
It will *NEVER* let you down. Great choice. You can *never* go wrong with a 1911.
I just got my first. A1 us army model
Same here
Picked up a used Springfield, field stripped it for the first time today, beautiful piece
Just bought a Springfield Garrison. I already broke it down and oiled it, but like my AR, it's good to know how to quickly oil it.
Thank you!
Thank you for having the easiest how to video ever!
A wise man said, treat your guns like your plate, if you eat in little or a lot wash it to put it away, I always clean my gun after shooting it doesn't matter if I shoot 500 rounds to 2000 rounds.
When shooting 500-600 rounds per day and tomorrow you will do the same, it certainly wont hurt to field strip the gun, wipe down barrel, feed ramp and frame with an oily cloth to remove carbon build up and in that state oil the contact points.
Will take just 5min of work and surely you will have the time in the evening for that.
Thanks very helpful.
Thank you for yours tips
I've heard so many different opinions on how to lube a 1911; everything from 'they run just fine bone dry' to 'you can't overlubricate a 1911'.
I'm glad I found this video. No better source for this information than 'straight from the Colt's mouth.' Thank you!
Metal on metal, LMFAO at whoever said run it dry.
@@royalloyalty8248 have you ever read posts on a gun forum? Everyone has advice that came straight from a Marine armorer with 20 years in The Corps.
@@GuyWithAnOpinion2 i dont care what a marine does. Alot of people dont know this. Ask anyone with a brain bigger than a peanut, they'll all say always oil everything that's metal on metal. Its common sense. Who would say run it dry? Its metal on metal, the rails need oil.
Light coat you can’t even see goes a long way. The polymer in the oil is what you need not the wetness. I wouldn’t take shooters or marine opinions I’d speak to a metallurgist about coating and drying. Wetness is bad as that picks up dirt and carbon but the property of oil is there when it’s been coated and wiped just run your finger over a barrel that way.
@@One-Crazy-Cat I use the Remington rem oil and put just a thin layer on the slide works perfect for me.
Top drawer content thanks Justin
I'm using royal purple 5W20 on my 1911 i never fired it yet but cleaned factory oil and debris and re oiling
Appreciate the lubing information. Also inspired me to keep some lube in my range bag. Question: I have a Delta Elite from the 1980's that has served me well over the years. I would like to purchase a new one and have it customized. Does Colt have any plans to start making Delta Elites with a ramped barrel?
InstaBlaster...
Shooter's Choice FP-10 Lubricant Elite is my choice for lube post cleaning
Another detailed ad for Lucas Oil which Colt and Lucas have been connected together in a business model for awhile. No problem, just another commercial. Great video!
Awesome brother
I had Ballistol on My Colt tonight. It didn't even make 100 rounds and started to choke. I added Mili-Tec to the barrel hood, end of the barrel and the back of the rails. After that it was fine.
I like to use Gun Butter! .... pretty much the same stuff. Thanks. I do this Lub for both of my 1911's. TY!
Perfect video. Gun feels great after hitting those 3 spots
When you are filming this and decide that filming the backside of the guys hand instead of what he is lubricatinng... how do you come to a decision like that?
My Taurus is very similar to this colt.....is there no need to take it apart to lube if already clean?
Do you have a video on how to adjust the rear sight? the manual is old and does not show how. I have a 1911 competition purchased brand new on 11-30-2022. can not find any videos on you tube
Very helpful
Awesome thanks 👍
I take q tips and rub a thin layer of rem oil on the slide. I have tried thicker oils but it's not as smooth.
Thanks! To the point( lol )& quick
GOD Bless Lucas products!
THANKS
what about the barrel lugs? I would like to see the gun lubed when disassembled
I tend to prefer more oil than less. Thin coat on all metal surfaces, then extra oil on the places where metal rubs against metal. Favorite CLP is break free mil-spec, favorite oil is rem oil pro3.
What do you do if you bought a brand new Colt and then when you get home you notice there's a big scratch from the factory?
Is hoppes number 9 ok to use for 1911 pistols?
I presume that Lucas oil is used by Colt in the factory? I've noticed the oil on a factory fresh Colt tends to smell pretty similar. Also happens to be what I use on my guns, Colt 1911 included. Gives it that new Colt smell I guess! :D
What are your thoughts on Dry Lube such as Blaster or Otis?
Great content. Thanks ...
can we use Treadmill lubricant silicone oil for the mag lubrication ?
I use treadmill silicone oil for the whole gun, its cheap and its the same shit as these rebranded overpriced lubes lol.
Thanks a lot @@coaldust01
I prefer to 2 drops on inside of the rails coat the entire barrel and wipe it off so it’s everywhere. Never had issues with that method yet. Use to drench guns in oil and that’s pretty harmful really.
i didnt know to oil the hood, thx alot
That goes for all gun imho
What r you feelings on using gun grease?
Which model is on display here?
Can do the same thing with mineral spirits, a QTip, and mineral oil, at one quarter of the price.
So how and why would you use a cleaner to REMOVE stuff that’s also supposed to LEAVE a residue of stuff (lubricant)?
How does that make any sense?
Staccato uses Royal Purple motor oil as a break in. I like M Pro 7, its great and does not evaporate like the cheapo brands out there.
M Pro 7 runs circles around Lucas. I put Lucas on parts and it runs right off and does not stay.
Remington gun oil with Teflon. Good stuff!
Love my colt 1911. Does it hurt to dry fir the Colt 1911?
You can, but anything more the. A few here and there your much better off getting some snap caps. Can cause excess wear etc if you dry fire a lot.
Snap caps are nice, can safely practice loading/ unloading and firing without any risk of a ND or damaging the firing pin from dry fire
No lockup lug lube?
Where is this weeks video
Thank you! Just cleaned my RIA GI Standard M 1911 yesterday for the very first time (man that was a task). Anyhow, I heard that RIA bought the Colt plant, so they make their 1911's from the former Colt equipment. That's very cool. This RIA 45 M 1911 shoots better than my G-19....
Gerry Paredes I hadn't heard of this. Are you saying that RIA bought out Colt? Is Colt just a name anymore? Where are their firearms made then?
@@johndilday1846 I was watching a RUclips channel, forgot which one, they said there was a Colt manufacturing plant in the Philippines that made the Colt 1911 45's. That plant closed down, was bought by Rock Island Armory, along with the Colt equipment inside. So basically, the Rock Island 1911's made in the Philippines are basically Colt...the channel was either Hickock45 or Sootch...I'll try to remember.
Gerry Paredes Okay. Thanks. I was concerned there for a moment. With all the troubles Colt has had in the last decade, you never know...
I heard that as well about RIA. Let me just say that I had a RIA 9mm/.22tcm 1911, it shot well and it functioned well, I was pleased with it being my very first 1911. Then a few weeks ago I decided to buy a colt competition series 70 in .45, after one trip to the range and 100 rounds later I traded the RIA to a local shop for a colt gold cup trophy TALOR exclusive. The colts feel so much better in the hands than the RIA did. Just my thoughts.
You are correct
What model is the Colt in the video?
Looks like the Colt " Combat Unit Government " in .45 ACP.
When is the 4 inch king cobra with a adjustable rear sight coming out
It's out! ruclips.net/video/P03mtwsNhE8/видео.html
How about the 6"?
What about the barrel link?
Doesnt matter much, also unlikely to run dry if you gave it a tiny amount of oil after field stripping.
Need some new videos. Why not make a run of bisleys in 44-40 They would sale like hot cakes and colt still needs a .22 auto or revolver they would sale also .
I just use synthetic 5w30 motor oil. If it is good for truck it is good for my gun.
Yeah, it works just just doesn’t protect against rust
I'm using a few drops of synthetic motor oil (same oil than in my car's engine. It couldn't work better !
Synthetic Transmission oil also works.
What’s wrong at colt?
Thank you. Do u have the link for the full disassemble of the 1911 i want to completely clean it.
no. try this nifty thing called searching for it.
carl yea but why waste my time in searching for it when the man can send me the link for it . Or do you have the link since you open your mouth.
@@monzon529 i already said no. and seeing how you've spent 2 months waiting and have written about 20 times the amount of words it would take to search for the video, it is clear i'm communicating with a sub-level of intelligence. have a good day.
carl then why respond. Pos and its called having a life.
@@monzon529 i find a small amount of entertainment seeing what kind of reply you'll post next. that is why.
No video 2 weeks in a row. What’s happening?
Have always heard you can't over lubricate. The wear spots are usually a good indicator.
What about lubrication when your 1911 is your EDC?
How many times have you had to defend your self with it? Its probably just fine lubricating like this and maybe wiping off the lint once a week
I JUST SAW ON LINE THAT COLT ARMS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY CZ ARMS -- IF SO, COLT SURE IS NOT THE COMPANY IT WAS YEARS AGO, WHEN THEY MFG'D THE BEST ARMS THAT BECAME SO VALUABLE LIKE THE PYTHON AND GOLD CUP.
Bloke 1 drop is mas que nunca falta el disgusto
My good friend used anything he could find but motor oil worked great in I Corp in 1968.
Lucas is much better I'm sure!
This is so incomplete. You need to open the gun and lubricate a few inner parts too, as well as the rails
I use 10w-30
Why not Use 75w140 gear oil........ why such a thick oil?
Couldn't even see the rails....
Maybe a light coat of grease.... last longer on multiple days out in Afghanistan
I lube my gun every 6 months or 3,000 rounds with 5w-40.
there's no black magic needed.. run it wet with FP10 on the slide rail, barrel hood,spring and barrel bushing.
That does it
All the rest just needs a bit of oil just to be happy, just wipe em down after you cleaned em with FP10..
Why is Colt no longer using “F” marked front sight bases on your rifles, and when will they be used again?
Selling a $1,500 SOPMOD clone without the proper F marked fsb isn’t exactly a “clone.”
I don't find this product in Europe way
Skip 1:30 past the Lucas commercial.
So could I, in theory, dunk the whole 1911 in a bucket of lube than wipe excess?...
You guys ever get bored of shooting and need someone to test fire a batch, let me know.
Strange you lubricate a gun without even field stripping it first.
what if you clean it really good and then put zero oil/lube on it? NONE!
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Get a glock.. N u do own. A 1911 lol
A 1911 is like a Glock, but it's for men.
The fudge is this? If it rotates, oil it. If it slides, grease it.
I might oil a lesser gun like that, but a 1911 gets better treatment.
Amen! Especially if it’s a Colt
There’s no way I’m putting grease on my GCT or M45A1.
That's what I was taught as well. My 1911's get a light touch of grease on the rails though I do add oil at the bushing.
I clean my 1911 with diesel fuel, and lube it with motor oil. Diesel fuel is an oily fuel. Kerosene would work also. No need to complicate things.
If you are shooting 600 rounds a day, you must be in a war zone or a really bad neighborhood.
With some serious bleeding thumbs reloading mags
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Where the hell do you need to be to be having to shoot 500-600 rounds a day?… ammo is expensive as shit! If anything I’d be saving them rounds if that were me. 😐
They throw numbers out there as if we were living in the 1980's!
@@abel4776 Right! Hahah
You are doing it wrong!!! You are suppose to use CRISCO!!!!! Yea!!!
Firearms are cleaned in step one, and lubricated in step two. For a product to claim it cleans and lubricates in one process is ridiculous. That claim defies logic and basic science!
First!
The exact same way that you lubricate any other firearm. It is not rocket science!!
Well that wasnt a great video...bad camera work... and greasy fingers all over the gun like a big old child. And bottle rolling around the table becuase its a crap surface. Its easy to think this process through.... but its easier not to I guess.
This not satisfactory.
Thats not a satisfactory lubrication.
Good info BUT don't keep jerking your hands around with the product in them. We can't see anything that way and quit stumbling in your speech. Its distracting. Don't mean to be picky but your working for a big company we expect videos that professional. Lighting and camera work were very good.