[R-390] Wet vs dry lubes?

[Bob Camp]

Hi

My concern is mainly that people don’t go spreading the stuff on like butter on toast. A 5 lb shipment is way to much.

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The M1911 was superseded by the M1911A1 in 1924. I have multiple examples of both designs …

Bob

On Jul 26, 2014, at 10:46 AM, rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net> wrote:

> Bob,
> 
> Using a Q-tip soaked in 90+% alcohol, dabbed in this Tungsten Disulfide, it gets applied in a thin coating.
> 
> It does NOT get all over, it doesn't readily remove!
> 
> This is a nano lubricant.  It forms a molecular bond with the metal applied to.
> 
> Past discussions pointed out that it *does* alter the color of a Blued firearm.  I have a slight greenish hue where it has been applied.
> 
> It does NOT rub off one bit *after* the alcohol "carrier" has evaporated.
> 
> One should ALWAYS wear nitrile or latex gloves when applying!
> 
> This stuff WILL get into the skin.  I haven't suffered any ill effect from this, but it is a bear to scrub off!
> 
> Bob - N0DGN
> 
> Note comment further down regarding Colt .45 ACP models.
> 
> On 7/26/2014 10:30 AM, Bob Camp wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> Heading back to my list ….
>> 
>> Can you get the stuff back out (clean it up)?
>> 
>> Does it get all over the place?
>> 
>> With dry lube, less is more. You very much do *not* want 5 pounds (or even 5 ounces) of the stuff in your gizmo. That’s true if it’s an R-390(A or not an A) or if it’s an M1911(A or not an A). It might not be true if it’s a city bus.
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> 
> Most folks only know of the M-1911 .45 ACP.  However, Colt has been producing the *newer* M-1991A1 since at least 2005.  They currently retail from Colt for a bit over $1K.  This model was developed initially ONLY for Law Enforcement and/or U.S. Military.
> 
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>> 
>> Bob
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