Grease on a 1911

[Quiet Burp]

Hi all,

I bought some tubs of (Heavy, Medium & Light) of Brian Eno's 'Slide Glide'.

Anyone have a link to a video or can explain when you've cleaned a 1911 where to oil and grease?

Much appreciated.

[wildman1]

Every place that slides or has contact with another piece of metal. No need to over lubricate just use a quality lube and remember it is to protect pieces that contact each other.
wM1

[Boggus Deal]

Only places I put grease is the sear/hammer interface and where the disconnector spring leaf rides on the disconnector. Everything else gets a light oil.

[Jack Spade]

Once I started lubing my 1911 like they show here it has ran 100% reliably with no hiccups.  https://www.cherrybalmz.com/post/secrets-of-1911-reliability-how-to-lube-for-maximum-performance

[Quiet Burp]

Thanks all.

[Doc Holloman]

I realize this is a late reply:  I go by the old machinist rule -- it it rotates, oil it; if it slides, grease it.   I use lithium grease on the frame and slide rails, the locking lugs, the inside of the barrel bushing, and where the slide rides over the disconnect. 

JMB originally designed the 1911 to be lubed with whale oil, which is very thick.