Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories > Cleaning and Maintenance of the R-9
Lubrication of the R9
gunner930:
I did my first "take down" of my R9s yesterday. I can see why everyone recomends a vice. The hardest part for me wasn't getting the pin out but getting it back in. Yikes!
Anyways, I noticed the lube the factory put on is a nice thick grease. Only having regular gun oil, I left it there until a good cleaning is really needed. R9SCarry mentioned under topic "Break In" that they used superlube at the factory. Exactly what kind of superlube? I searched and found a Superlube brand but they offer several types of lubes, from sprays to engine oils. Any detailed info on what the factory uses or recomends will be greatly appreciated.
Gunner930
justin2992:
I just use MIL-COMM TW25-B grease. It's what Sig supplies with their P220 stainless.
R9SCarry:
Gunner - I'd have to check on that ...... as to actual specific spec' / viscocity. When Eric mentioned ''Superlube'' I thought no further on it.
It didn't actually strike me as all that thick actually.
I would suggest tho you maybe consider such things as ... RIG grease ... this is very persistent but once applied effectively low viscosity. Then there is Mobil #1 oil ... a quart will see you to your grave :P ... it'll be used so sparingly!
I have found a lot of people using it and have been trying it myself .. and to be honest I'd doubt it is at all inferior to any of the expensive, so called ''specialized'' type lubes.
As with all gun lubing ... just enough - but not too much. Use of a toothpick or fine wire - so as to apply lube just where you want and nowhere else - is something I always consider important.
gunner930:
Thank You both for your recomendations! Interesting about the use of Mobil 1. Never thought about motor oils. I have no doubt if it can lube a car at 200+ degrees for 3000miles, it would be fine for a gun.
Gunner
Mr_Jody_Hudson:
I wrote SuperLube and got a nice reply. It is carried by ACE Hardware Stores!
Here is the nice Email I got from them:
www.Super-Lube.com
Hello and thank you for your interest in Super Lube. We do have some hardware oriented dealers in Delaware however we do not have any gun or firearm dealers in and around that area.
The minimum order for Super Lube is very small…only 24pcs or two cases assorted. If you want to purchase less we can either find you a local Ace hardware or you can purchase Super Lube by the piece directly from our web-site.
I took the liberty of attaching our dealer pricing in case you wanted to purchase the minimum and get the better price over and above the web-site.
Let me know how I can of further assistance and thank you for considering Super lube.
Sal Randisi
Super Lube/Synco Chemical
800 420 5823 Toll Free
919 542 1755 Office
516 982 5587 Cell
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