Lubricating a metal slide...

[Mr Meteor]

Some advice, please. I collected my WE (6mm BB) gas blow-back Luger yesterday. It has a metal frame and slide. The pistol is powered by cannister gas as against to a CO2 capsule although the gas I use does contain a small amount of silicone oil which should take care of the internal washers and O-rings.

What should I use to lubricate the slide? The pistol is the chrome version.

I have a tub of moly grease and a tube of synthetic PTFE multi-purpose lubricant. I am tempted to use a little drop of Singer (sewing machine) oil, but if even the smallest amount comes into contact with the rubber O-rings? Pellgun Oil is not available.

Thanks in advance, Adrian.

[DedIdick]

If it slides use Grease, if it rotates use Oil, that's the usual rule of thumb.

[Mr Meteor]

If it slides use Grease, if it rotates use Oil, that's the usual rule of thumb.

Thanks - I'll remember that! My concern is if I use the wrong stuff, then it could ruin the rubber/ plastic valve components inside the pistol. Ie. Would the PTFE grease work for metal to metal and/ or can moly lube do any harm to plastics and rubber?

Regards, Adrian.

[blooregard]

Chaps, hope you dont mind me butting in here, where did you get the luger from?

[Mr Meteor]

Chaps, hope you dont mind me butting in here, where did you get the luger from?

A place called Suphanburi! I'm in Thailand for a while and air guns require a licence, so I sort of stumbled into airsoft - and have become rather hooked! At first glance, it's quite a nice piece of kit. I would still prefer lead pellets and rifled barrels... but you can't have everything (at least not until Terry returns from his visit to Umarex !).
Regards, Adrian.

[hwtyger]

I use teflonoil for all my bigbore handguns. (legal here). But dont exaggerate!
With a pencil, apply a thin layer on the slide's contact services.
Such small amount wont go anywhere imo.

[Mr Meteor]

I use teflonoil for all my bigbore handguns. (legal here). But dont exaggerate!
With a pencil, apply a thin layer on the slide's contact services.
Such small amount wont go anywhere imo.

Thanks for your reply. The "Super Lube" synthetic grease I have says it contains a PTFE (teflon) lubricant. I would only apply a very small amount. All advice appreciated.
Regards, Adrian.

[PHOBUS]

What should I use to lubricate the slide? The pistol is the chrome version.

Thanks in advance, Adrian.[/QUOTE]


Lugers have a " slide " as you should know if you own one !

They use a unique toggle action quite different to other autos .

Use synthetic purpose made airsoft oil or you will have trouble with the seals and washers .

Carl.

[Mr Meteor]

Lugers have a " slide " as you should know if you own one !

They use a unique toggle action quite different to other autos .

Use synthetic purpose made airsoft oil or you will have trouble with the seals and washers .

Carl.

Fair enough... lubricate my toggle !

The barrel assembly does in fact slide back about 1/4 inch, but most of the "work" is done by the toggle action. However, this toggle action in turn involves metal sliding on metal.

On field stripping, the barrel slides forward - it was here that I thought a little lubrication would be a good idea. I have seen the synthetic grease (Super Lube) recommended in a (local) airsoft magazine - just wanted to be on the safe side! The toggle action itself is very smooth.

All the best,
Adrian.