CZ75 lube question

[Matthew_Q]

Hey all you CZ75 owners! (and you 85, Tactical, and 97 owners, I guess)

I'm about to join the CZ owning (and loving) clan this weekend, if the paycheck is as fat as I hope it will be. So I have a question, a poser, a query...

What lube do you favor for the slide/frame? I usually use a light grease on my 1911, but the slide is a little loose anyway. From what I hear, as you fire the CZ more, the slide heats up, making it a little tighter to the frame. Would a lighter oil be better? What do YOU use? How does it affect the dirtying of the pistol?

TIA

M@Q

Oh, and has anyone tried these magazines?

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?sku=MAG-284&mscssid=RRFW2U54LVRR9MXXLFE0XLS9XCLM242A

Any good?

 

[BevrFevr]

i use oil and grease

i've found that my gun sheds oil pretty quick. too quick for my taste so I lube as I always have with a light coat of oil then on certain surfaces like rails etc. I also apply some grease. it is some grease I picked up at cabellas and is blue. It comes in a little white tube and seems to work all right.

My friend thinks I am an idiot for using lubricants at all on a CZ because some gunshop commando told him not too. I would like to hear more from some of the more learned members of this forum on this subject myself.

I never have trusted my oil usage. Too Much, Too little? What kind. All my friends(that use lube) say it looks good to them no matter how much I put on. Sometimes I do put on too much as it sometimes comes out during firing.

About the slide getting tight when the gun gets hot. That is mostly BS IMNSHO.

As far as mags go, I recommend replacing the springs with wolff +5 or +10% regardless of manufacturer. You will not be sorry.

good luck and welcome to the club! -bevr

 

[Berg01]

I have used FP-10 (a.k.a, Shooters Choice) on my 75B .40 exclusively since it was new, with excellent results.

 

[DMK]

I also use FP-10 and put at extra drop on each slide rail then rack it a couple times.

I used to put a dab of Wilson Combat grease on each rail, but I don't think it's necessary for a range gun. I might if I was carrying it though.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

Unless you're doing extreme things in extreme climate conditions, I don't it really makes much difference...

Just use a light, good quality oil, lightly applied. As someone indicated, your biggest concern may be keeping the lubricant off of you.

 

[PCRCCW]

Well, your gun store commandoe is a dufas!
Use any oil you would on any other gun.....CZUSA recommends Breakfree stuff...but after many many guns...I sware by FP10 or Militec. I use a light coating of grease on the rails and oil everywhere else.

The bit about the CZ getting tight may hold true...but TOO TIGHT? Ive had a dozen of them and have yet to see this...and I SHOOT THEM...ALOT!

Enjoy your gun and dont pull a muscle pulling your buddies head out of his *($&%! The fact he listened to the commandoe doesnt speak highly for him and thats just the start.

Shoot well

 

[schild]

Mobil1-20w50

 

[Sven]

Here is what I use:

http://www.jardinescustom.com/jardinesextremegrease.html

Jardine's Extreme will protect against corrosion and wear in plastic, aluminum, stainless and regular steel framed firearms. It has a wide operating range which allows for use in all types of climates. Jardine's Extreme is non-volatile and will not separate or drain off parts.

Ultra Wide Temperature Operation: -50°F to 600°F with no loss in performance properties. (-45°C - 316°C or 228° Kelvin - 589° Kelvin)

Manufactured from a synthetic based fluid with a multi functional additive system using anti-scuff and dry film additives, this product will lubricate all types of materials at ultra low and high temperatures, wet, dry, or freezing.

Most gun lubes are repacked industrial grease or oil not designed for the friction and wear regimes of modern semi and full auto systems.

Designed from the ground up as the ideal firearm lubricant with the correct type and amount of high quality additives and delivered in low break-away torque grease to resist wear and scuffing commonly encountered with inferior lubes.

Unlike repacked oils, this product will stop scuffing and adhesive wear in plastic, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

Contains NO Ionization technology chemicals which contain chlorinated wax as the base that will breakdown with heat and release hydrochloric acid which will cause rust and corrosion.. Chlorinated wax also has bad low temperature properties and has no place in quality lube due to corrosion and staining concerns.

Unlike other technologies, this product does NOT need burnishing, high temperature, pressure, or high speed loading to "activate" or "work into the microscopic pores of the metal". This allows use in areas that have low loads and slow sliding speeds while still giving excellent wear and anti-scuff protection.

Available in 10CC syringe for ease of use in pin point applications. Retail Price: $5.95 which includes shipping. Please feel free to order directly! Send check or money order to:

Jardine's Custom
24800 Mission Blvd.
Hayward
California 94544

 

[bountyhunter]

Brian Enos's Slide Glide is first rate along with Militec grease. If you want a dark grease to match the color of the bklack gun, Brownells Action Lube is very good. I use loads of grease on all my guns and wear is drastically reduced. Liquid oil ends up on your shoes.

 

[Mikul]

I love militec-1, but everything else works fine too: Breakfree LP or CLP and Mobil-1.

 

[dleong]

What lube do you favor for the slide/frame? I usually use a light grease on my 1911, but the slide is a little loose anyway. From what I hear, as you fire the CZ more, the slide heats up, making it a little tighter to the frame. Would a lighter oil be better? What do YOU use? How does it affect the dirtying of the pistol?

Whatever lubrication technique(s) and/or product(s) you are currently using on your 1911 should work just as well on your new CZ.

On all of my firearms (including several CZs and a 1911), I use ordinary lithium grease on the rails and Mobil 1 15W-50 on everthing else. They work.

DL