How Bill Wilson Cleans and Maintains a 1911
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- From servicing the extractor, to when each spring needs to be replaced, here is how Bill Wilson maintains his 1911.
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Best line at the end “don’t lube where there is no wear, it will only collect residue”. I’m paraphrasing but it’s so true!
No f in shit. No wear... no contact...no lube. Simple. Let the gun show you where she wants to be wet....just like a woman.....simple
That's an excellent point.
I feel so dirty watching Wilson Combat clean their crazy expensive guns, and I'm sitting here cleaning my $200 Rock Island 🤣
I know you are probably joking so maybe I'm over reacting and this goes out to anyone who is shooting a "lesser" gun. I have a Les Bear because my loving wife got me one for Christmas (no she doesn't have a sister so don't ask). She saved a bit and it wasn't frivolous purchase. I mainly shoot Springfield Armory guns. Why because they are a good value for the dollar. Don't feel dirty. You are probably using/shooting what you can afford or getting one to decide if you really want a 1911. It isn't for everyone. Rock Island makes a good for the dollar gun. Is it the best one out there? No but that doesn't mean it's a bad gun. To everyone out there who is going to rant at this don't be a brand snob or caliber snob. I look at it as a Ford vs Chevy argument. Until you are making the payments on what I drive/shoot you don't get the final say. As to caliber maybe a person can't shoot anything bigger than a 22lr because of a physical issues. If you aren't willing to get shot with it then it's probably a lethal caliber, maybe not the best one out there but still lethal and chest full of 22s beat the heck out of a area full of misses.
RANT MODE OFF
I have a Rock Island and they are really good guns .And more fun than a $3000.00 gun cause you don't have to worry about some wear or a little scratch.
@@davidschaadt3460 I've got a Remington R1. I paid about $900 for it brand new in the COVID gun economy. (And Remington selling to another company made them pricier on gunbroker)
I love it, though. And it's still a gun I got to USE, so I don't fret over scratches and a bit of rough handling.
If I had a $3000+ pistol I'd be afraid to shoot it lol
@@johnfernau6657 I like your attitude I have some issues with my one arm so probably gonna have to shoot one handed. I like target shooting alot, often use air pistols and high end airsofts lol got one airsoft 1911 that kicks like a 9mm recoil wise.
Been thinking of a 22 1911 for a bit of a race gun and a few people I know are talking shit. But I'm gonna have to shoot it kinda cowboyesque one handed out stretched so easier to shoot round just meets more range time.
Plus Canada so handguns are pretty much only for fun or work. 22 is cheap so why the fuck not.
Mind you I kinda also want a 50 Alaskan lever action for shits and giggles and a "what the fuck was that" gun for people to enjoy at the range. And besides the 1911 the baretta m9 and revolvers lever actions are my favorite. After that it goes galil lol buuuut semi auto ones are hard to own here and collectible af now.
@@johnfernau6657 also go look uo the am180 there's some fully transferable ones my buddy has one stateside.
22lr with a disc mag. 177 shots to 280. In like 30 seconds. Police used to use them, sustained fire to a very small area does ridiculous damage.
A 22 pistol would probably be stupid easy to fire follow up shots with and doesn't have over penetration issues. Close range it works fine. 9mm is a great choice. And 10mm if someone would make a good lever gun probably replaces 30 30 and 45 70 with the right loads in a much easier to handle set up. And repeated shots fast would make it useful against bears.
Even some early auto carts that were wimpy would suck to get shot with close range.
Its always nice to see a master smith demonstrating proper maintenance techniques...thanks guys, MIKE.
As opposed to one of the other alleged former gunsmiths (he claims from Ruger?) that says it is perfectly fine to drop your 1911 slide on an empty pistol...; he was just short of of encouraging it, says it is harmless. (He did not appreciate me calling him out as incompetent, and, certainly not a 1911A1 smith!)
@@mdd1963 Massad Ayoob does it. Probably not recommended but it's not the end of the world
@@BryanHocking I think Ayoob addressed the issue in print many years ago, saying it was ok to do it to check for hammer follow, but, not really recommended routinely...
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Except, he missed the locking lugs.
It's good to see Bill isn't an unreasonable perfectionist.
I always hold the slide facing down when I clean the breech face to prevent crud from being forced into the ejector and firing pin channels. Maybe it doesn't matter much, but I feel better about it...😇
The wealth of knowledge sitting at that workbench is incredible.
Incredible they forgot to lube the locking lugs. Critical metal-on-metal contact point!
@@silvermediastudio He applied lube at the front of the barrel hood (19:08) so it would go into the locking lugs. He didn't forget.
@@williammatthews2948 Nope. The lugs are forward of the barrel hood. For the barrel lugs to receive that lubricant, the slide lugs would have to drag on the hood, pick up lubricant, then deposit it on the barrel lugs. That's not how one lubricates critical mating surfaces. Don't believe me? Both the Wilson Combat 1911 (page 46) and Kimber 1911 user manuals call for lube to be applied to the barrel lugs. 🤣
Qtips work for channels and small areas in all firearms and are cheap. They also are good for lubricating the same areas without over lubricating
Exactly...a large box of Walmart Q-tips will last a lifetime...
I agree.
I use q-tips in multiple places on my 1911. The only drawback that I find is every now and then some of the cotton on the q-tip will come off. Always look for that. And I got to say that overall... Q-tips do work pretty good. That's usually what a clean my slide rails with and the rails on the frame.
Pipe cleaners are really helpful, too. They'll fit down the firing pin channel, can be bent into hooks or picks, and can get deposits out of very small spaces. They don't tend to leave fluff. A drop of lube can be directed exactly where it's needed, as well. I keep both q-tips and pipe cleaners in my cleaning kit. Wouldn't want to be without either.
I use cheap Kroger Q-Tips. It works and works great! One guy kept on saying, my lord! Aren’t you worried about all the strands left behind? I look at him funny and said if your gun can’t handle a few cotton strands….Then your firearm have bigger quality issues!
While I’ve never seen this done before, the best advice I saw was to keep the solvents away from your night sights. It destroys plastics. Hearing about how many people have posted about their night sights failing, makes we wonder if they got solvent on them.
What plastic?
Is just normal gun oil or ballistol ok on sights or just best to stay away from the sights no matter what product you use?
Yeap! Keep all cleaning agents away from your sites. What I do when I gotta clean my shadow systems pistol is I'll take a 🤏 painters paint and cover up the dot. You'll be fine. I use Radco military grade CLP for all my pistols rifles and shotguns. A little of that stuff. Go's. A LLLOOOOONNG way. Worth the money. The 16 .oz bottle I have will last me probably 5 years or more. It literally takes not even a hafe plastic bottle cap full of that stuff to clean one pistol.
@@jamesdelong6401 right on. I'll Def take heed to those great tips. Thank you
Extremely helpful! Your caution about not getting solvents onto fiber optic or tritium night sights is GREAT info.
One of the thing I love about the 1911 is taking it down like that. It builds confidence and can be very relaxing. Browning’s genius for example in making the hammer strut to be used as a punch for the mainspring housing pins along with the sear spring used as a screwdriver for the mag release It’s the Coolest pistol I know of.
Great to learn extractor tension test method.
This is a great quality video by 2 great Masters. This should be an absolute must-see video for anyone that owns and runs a 1911 platform. Thank you very much for making this available.
He missed the locking lugs on the top of the barrel XD what a clown show.
A purely technical term..."gawd-awful plug of shit"...LOVE it!
Thank you guys for this video. I just bought my first 45 1911, a TISAS Turkish. Definitely low-end, going to do a once-over today before taking it to the range.
I have a few of the exact same model that you're talkin about mine is the GI barebones model. And I carried one of those for several years and I would trust my life to the 1911 manufactured by that company just as long as you keep up with the maintenance.
@@NortheastSurvival911 I’ve shot the TISAS a few times, it’s definitely worth the money and then some!
Great tutorial, I'm new to the 1911 platform, but not to hand guns. I could listen and learn you two forever!
This is what's marvellous about TH-cam : seeing great information demonstrated by the real deal guys . Thank you ! Lovin ' my 40th Anniversary 1911 :-)
It's just amazing how much knowledge these guys have.....they have forgotten more about shooting and tactics than most of us will ever learn. Thank's for taking the time Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hackathorn.....this type of content is so important to a lot of people who can't always afford to get out and train or take classes. It's always a treat to learn from a true master of the craft. I look forward to picking up the book you mentioned.....I'm a Glock/HK guy for carry but the 1911 has always been a treasure to me. The first time I shot a decent 1911 I went from a 226 to a Colt Series 80 and my groups went from 2" to all rounds in one hole.......I gave that Colt to my dad because I trusted it so much. One day I hope to grab a Wilson Combat for sure. I'm enjoying more 9 mm these day's but I still love .45 as much as ever.
They have forgotten a lot. Including to lubricate the locking lugs hahhahaha
Just the other day I put a Wilson Combat 1911 with a chrome finish and pearl grips on lay-away at my local gun store , what a beautiful pistol it is, I can't wait to send some rounds down range (only 2 more payments and it's mine).
General Patton said only pimps have pearl grips - his were always ivory. Just a laugh, friend. Not calling you a pimp! I had a brace of nickel plated, pearl grips S&W 39's back in the day. (Single stack 9mm). Beauties, wish I'd kept them.
Appreciate the warning abt possible damage to fiber optic or tritium. Also chkng the extractor with dummy cartridge.
Suggest you disassemble/assemble more slowly with close-ups. There are many new and less experienced gun owners. Thanks guys.
Have 2 TISAS 1911. #1 is detail stripped cleaned oiled greased every 300-500 rounds. #2 has only had Ballistol, CLP, etc literally poured into it then air hosed or shaken (not stirred!) with some paper towel work while slide locked back. #2 runs as well as #1. #2 has no more wear and no more build up inside as #1. Neither has had any problems. Both have went bang on every round. Each has equal rounds = to 6000 each. Both purchased in late 2020.
I have a couple GI models manufactured by that company and I've got many thousands of rounds through both of them. And with standard basic maintenance cleaning lubrication etc etc they've never failed me.
A buddy of mine came over with his like $4,000 g i model and I put one of my $500 barebones basic models in his hand to do a blind test... Same grips same everything... And he could not tell them apart.
So many people think that if they want quality they have to go out and spend you know a second mortgage I guess or a bank loan just to purchase a high-end 1911 when in fact there are quite a few imports that are at the very least up to par with the more expensive ones. I'm not going to say that they're better than... Because then it comes down to quality control and the specific type of metal that's used.
But I carried a Tisas GI model for several years and I was fine with it. I knew it would perform the way it was supposed to and I was good with it.
And at the end of the day that's what matters. As long as you have the firearm that is reliable and you have excellent skills with it. Nothing else matters.
It's always an enlightening pleasure to find out how little I know and need to learn. Y'all never fail me in that regard. Thank you bukus!
My son is a new 1911 guy. I sent him this video to help him keep it running. Good stuff.
Bought my first 1911 .45 2018 for my B day a DW and this video from Bill Wilson made my day and I will be changing my cleaning technique for my 1911 as of today. Thank you both for the video....hooked on the 1911 btw.....I actually own 2 , my father's 1911 was given to me but I haven't shot it but once, that's changing also....
Love watching these guys, a lot of knowledge sitting at that table.
Wilson, what I love about your Bulletproof line is that it makes the gun beefier in looks, feel, and function but without sacrificing aesthetics. Far better than mil-spec and MIM parts.
It is so wonderful to see a world class expert have a gun that's just as dirty as all of ours and talk about firing pins shooting across the room or up into the air, just like what happens to all of us commoners as we work on our guns. So often an expert will come in with a perfect gun with perfect technique and make us common people feel kind of small. But here, Bill Wilson shows that he's one of us. Just wonderful.
I think you need to get laid dude.
I think the best part of shooting is when you get done to go home and take all your firearms apart and clean them up and make them look brand new again. My wife and myself enjoy doing that so much we have a room dedicated just for guns. For the longest time I had only one workbench in there with all the special tools I need it. Wants my wife got involved I had to get her a bench and her own tools. We can sit in there for hours. Once in awhile she will take something apart and asked me to help her figure out how to put it back together herself.
Back in the early '80s when you were called "Wilson's Gun Shop" I sent a Colt Officer's model in to you for "reliability" work. I carried it for 30 years and kept it cleaned and lubed on a regular basis. I would check parts for wear and replace whatever looked like it needed it. When I mention that I have no reliability issues with my 1911 on modern "gun channels" everyone calls me a liar, lol.
I typically run a barrel brush through it to remove residue and then finish by running a lightly lubed wipe through the barrel just for corrosion protection. I also wipe the frame down with a lightly lubed patch for the same reason. If you've ever pulled a firearm/shotgun out of your safe and found the beginning signs of corrosion it's an immediate "Oh Shit" moment.
I have been the owner of a SIG P228 pistol made in W.Germany for 30 years as an EDC, 10 hours a day.
Always used WD40 as a solvent and for lube I use regular engine oil.
The gun is still in excellent condition, I have never had a jam no matter what I shot through it.
I have no special tools other than the original pull-through and barrel brush that came with it.
I use 100% cotton cloth and a fine screwdriver.
That's it.
How is motor oil good as gun oil? I’m curious seen a lot of back and forth on forums.
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I do not know how, but it's a fact.
I served in the IDF for 3 mandatory years in a SF unit inside Golani, and more than 15 years reserve in the SF and also there, when there was a shortage of gun oil (although a rare event, but it has happened to me), I lubricated my guns with engine oil. I had the short version of the Galil AR and of course the US made AR-15.
If you think about it for a moment, gun oil is designed to do 2 things: oil, of course, to facilitate the movement of the parts and also to prevent rust. Engine oil performs both and with the right viscosity.
And again - this is a fact and I speak from years of experience.
In order to maintain your weapons, you do not need all kinds of luxurious, special and dedicated means (unless you like to spend your money). What I wrote in my first response is enough to maintain a weapon, and again I speak from decades of experience, with weapons that have unfortunately stood the test more than once or twice. I secured my life with these guns and they never let me down.
@@antuanmorilli7605 wow thank you for the info, very cool you served for the IDF. Always wanted to go visit Israel. Someday I will. The Galil is a very cool rifle. Once again thank you for the info.
@@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521
I thank you.
Best seasons to visit my country are March to May if you're into site seeing.
Regarding the Galil AR - we had the short version and called it "Glilon" (In hebrew, every end with "on" means the smaller version...).
In my opinion - the best assault rifle ever built.
I have a Sig 228. Has always shot well. Never any problems. Chose it partly because it was the standard sidearm for Michigan State police some yrs ago. Maybe in early 80s. Never carried it. Now used for hm defense. Started carrying abt 15yrs ago. Carry an M&P 2.0. It's thinner, a little lighter; and I can shoot it just as well. Still use Hoppes oil. Use Frog Lube when paste type lube works better.
What a great video. Love the honesty of Mr. Wilson and his experience. Thank you so much for the education!
Glad you enjoyed it!
We all need to adhere to these experienced wise men,they give us all the best and safest way to handle and properly maintain our weapons😊
I bought a Wilson 20 or so years ago, and it has never jammed or stove piped, period!!!!! I've put a quite a lot of ammo through it, and you can take that to the bank!!!!
I wouldn't take it to the bank. They might took it wrong way...
Mine doesn't like the HST rds.
What a great video. Advice from a couple of legends on how they keep their 1911's running optimally that future generations will be able to see.
It’s Safe to assume all gun related videos will be removed at some point in the future. Better download/record it.
Love Bill's unexpected cussing "got more in my nice clean slide rails, from all that shit comin' outta there" lol
I usually use the word when I loose an AR dent spring or when a 1911 firing pens deploys. LoL
Wow! I've learned a lot through this video. I've always used solvents and cleaners for my barrel and slide. I'm still learning about the 1911. Great video.
No one I trust more on 1911 maintenance than Mr. Bill Wilson. Great video!
I really appreciated this vid, as an old/ new 1911 owner, I found this vid not only interesting but helpful to. Thx for the vid
Glad you enjoyed it!
Damn fine tutorial from a pair of shooting icons! Thank you both, gentlemen!
I made the flat wire you for those springs at National Standard in Michigan. It was tough to make cu’z tolerances was so tight. I was 1 of 4 out of about 200 that could make it & hold spec. That was a fun thing to run.
I appreciate the info on fiberoptic sights as a reminder to be careful not to use harsh chemicals to clean the slide. 👋
Thank you for your time posting this excellent information.
As always… Thank you both!
Our pleasure!
Love your work you guys. Thanks for the chamber brush tip and .22 brush tip. I used the 410 brush for the chamber and a surgical tool brush in the past.
Looking at buying a gun and then he answered a lot of my questions about the 1911 thank you I know what I'm getting now😊
Those very light greases, ALG go juice, ext, are awesome.
Ken likes the finer things in life with that Batman Rolex
My sea dweller Rolex has been one of the most reliable pieces of equipment ice ever owned.
I am glad to see this is authentic, shit filled extractor channel and all. 😂
Huge fan. I wish I could afford one of your 1911's.
That is a beautiful gun. Amazing workmanship. Imagine if America had kept the same pride in even half it produces.
I recently tried the blue shop paper towels at WalMart and I’ll never go back to White. Incredibly tough and because of that much more economical. If you have to you can ring em out like a cloth towel and use them several times. In the kitchen, in the toilet or on guns they rule.
What a great video, thanks guys, loved every minute of it. Keep up the good work.
hey folks , the masters are really like us .....sometimes...very funny , thank you gentlemen !
Great video, nice tutorial and I always enjoy the conversations and stories that come up when you two do a video. Thanks for posting
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Good info. Dad was a 1911 fanatic. His philosophy was they should be moist with oil, field stripped/cleaned after a range day, and re-spring at 20k rounds or if you were having issues.
I use paper towel all the time and I've not seen a cleaning video where anyone uses a paper towel as a primary method, but to me it just makes sense.
Thanks Bill and Ken.
Always great to listen..
I use the awl on my Leatherman (Leatherman Free P4, carry it every day, wonderful tool) with a flannel patch wrapped around it to clean frame and slide rails. A toothpick, I’m sure, would also get the job done. If I did it more often, though, I’m sure a tool like that would be handy. I also use Brakleen and an old bandana or hunk of T-shirt when I do a ‘deep clean’, they’re no different than any other machines (my cars/trucks, dirt bikes, tools, etc.) and I don’t treat them any differently.
I love my 1911/A1.......sure glad that I found this video !
I’m 10 min into this and I can tell you I would still be working on getting the top end of the Springfield 1911a1 off
You guys work really good off of each other. Very well done video.
A really good review. On every occasion, I come away from these "how to" presentations with useful information that is either new to me or forgotten by me.
Good to know that I've been cleaning my guns the right way.
First time i took a frame apart i bent the trigger/safety spring. Was a bummer but i ended up fitting some of the nicer trigger bits you sell. Turned a cheap 1911 into a tack driver. Traded it off. Ended up with a mutt of a 1911. It has a parkerized Brazillian surplus slide and barrel and a blued federal ordnance frame. The parts on the lower are a mix of blued and parkerized and it has a National Match bushing. Always reassuring to hear you guys talk about round counts. Keep up the good work!
Great video, thank you! I use white oil (the one from the lamps) and a brush. Then I dry everything with compressed air. Finally I lubricate the metal parts in contact with Lucas gun oil.
You guys really know how to take the pistol apart, it's amazing to watch.
I'm glad it takes so many rounds before having to take the extractor out.
Why is that...it's so damn easy to remove and r r place it ater cleaning.
Thanks for that last tip amazing how that makes sense only lube where you see wear!
If you happen to have a Kimber, the series II guns have a firing pin safety that will hold the pin and spring in even if the firing pin stop is missing(until you press the grip safety). To remove the firing pin you have to depress both the pin and the safety, slide the stop out, release the safety, cover the pin so it doesn't shoot off, then press the safety one more time. It's a job for someone with 3 hands. Also, I feel a lot better about how I maintain my 1911's now. I have a lot of Wilson Combat parts and never had an issue. I had to fit my main spring housing to one gun, it didn't drop in, but that is expected sometimes.
I certainly learned a lot watching this. I used to just lube everything, not knowing if it was in excess. Good stuff!
Holy WOW. Thanks for the tip about cleaners and tritium/ fiber optic sights. I've fired 1911s in the past, but I haven't owned one until bout 3 months ago. I bought a SA Garrison. Thanks for the video.
Right on
Your both a credit to each other!A whole lot of experience in your videos!
This is a great video! I’ve learned so freaki’n much! & it was about like being in a buddy’s garage after a day at the range when ya sit down with a bourbon 🥃 & start cleaning & bullshitti’n! 😂
Thank you sir….
Welcome!
Thanks guys! If a Glock felt like a 1911 it would be perfect. But even the legendary Glock needs to be cleaned and lubed. Springs need to be replaced at most 5,000 rounds. Guns are mechanical devices like engines. They need clean lubrication to slow down mechanical failure and heat damage.
Craig Andersen I’m over due about 25,000 rounds on the recoil spring lol
The word “Glock” should be banned from a video like this.
Wrong a gun is not a engine no need to have oil flowing true the gun, just a thin coat of oil is all it needs ..
I had to laugh when I heard bill cussing about how much "shit" was in there. Wasn't expecting that! Lol
I save all these videos of you two and this is the best one to date. And in just one video, you have made Cody almost as well known as Mandy.
Great presentation--thank you!
Love to see these videos. I have always wanted a Wilson. Maybe once my kids are through college ;)
Let them each buy you of them! Tell em they owe ya!
I use Ballistol or mineral spirits to clean off the carbon with a G.I. nylon brush, dental picks, and a bronze brush. Then I use Brakekleen to remove more carbon and oil till it's dry. Once clean I use Shooter's Choice FP-10 to coat all the surfaces using a shaving brush and wipe it down cheap Kleenex, then lube the contact surfaces with FP-10 on Q-Tips. I do this taking the whole pistol apart complete disassembly. Every 200 or more rounds and needed check up. I have four 1911s and see which ones need good cleaning.
That extractor is no joke, my rock island froze first time shooting every 2 bullets in chip mcormic mags. Didn't even get 1 out the metgar mag. Did the casing test and my casing fell out like it was nothing. I was baffled and kinda pissed. Annoying process to bend it and put it back together. Put a couple scratches on it myself. I had to use a screwdriver to push it back out when I bent it too hard. Can't wait for my gun to work though, easy fix sure enough. Definitely have the right punch tools. Also have a brush for the hole because mine was nasty, basically just shoved oil cloth in there with a Allen key. Not enough research done on my end. Oh well now I know
AWESOME video guys. 😎🤘🍻
I didn't even know it but... I've been waiting for this video for a long time. Great video !
Thought it was interesting how you said "if you were a dusty environment" that you need to clean more often. I've shot quite a bit of 1911 back in the day and was stationed in Tucson and shot in Phoenix as well. I'm not a professional gunsmith but have been a professional aircraft mechanic for 40 years. I've always used LPS products on my rifles and pistols, LPS 1 is like WD-40 (technically a dry lube) LPS 2 is like light machine oil and the LPS 3 is like the light grease you speak of. They are all spray lubes and LPS 1 like WD-40 will displace water as well. One thing I always had access to was a 90 psi compressor with an air hose and pressure nozzle; a shot of LPS 1 and a blast from the compressor cleans every nook and cranny believe me and quickly. Not suggesting that I don't use toothbrush, bore brush and chamber brush, just getting the LPS 1 in there and letting is soak helps a bit. When we operate aircraft in desert or sandy environments sometimes we just use a WD-40 like product on the jack screws of C-130s and wipe clean. Note: LPS products are universally accepted by the Boeing Aircraft Company and that's good enough for me. I like your presentation, thanks for the instructional. I'm also pleased to find my methods of cleaning have so closely resembled what you have shown here, did get something new from the 22 brush for back of the slide. Yes I have guns with over 70k rounds though them without any appreciable wear except burnishing on the rails and under the slide on the disconnector. Final comment is as an aircraft mechanic, I have no problem taking the frame apart and reassembly, 😉 JK.
Outstanding video and presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it
I appreciate this information.
I had kinda fallen into the CLP habit . . . back to doing it right.
I've tried a few of the different CLP formulas and I have not found a single one that can do all three of those successfully and have a lasting effect on any firearm.
I have three different cleaning solvents that I use depending on how tough of a problem I'm looking at here and dealing with... And currently I'm using gun butter exclusively as a lubricant.
I just like the viscosity and how when you put it somewhere in your firearm it stays there unlike most lubricants which don't they just run down and end up in one place.
Tip: I have been using the “AEROSOL canned AIR” that is common for cleaning electronics or blowing out areas keyboards and cooling fans. I have been using it for over 20 years on Gun’s and so many items. Costco and Amazon is where I buy it. I have used it on gun finish to blow out the liquid finish from the areas where it settles and builds up. I buy it by the case.
LOL Aerosol gun cleaners. :D Reminds me of how my Dad cleaned his Delta Gold Cup. He didn't even bother removing the grips or even field stripping it. He just hosed the entire gun with WD40 til it was pouring out every gap, then fired up the compressor, blew everything out, wipe it down and put it back in the case. :D
Well if you inherit the gun be sure you disassemble it and clean and lube it properly, wd-40 will dry out and leave a gummy mess.
@@tubeonline629 A coworker had a distinct hatred for WD-40 and I didn't understand why. It wasn't until I had soaked a really fine pistol in the stuff and a couple of months later, it locked the gun up solid. WD-40 is great for non moving parts such as garden shovels and rakes. I use a light oil for surfaces, heavy grease for rails and springs then a medium oil for internal surfaces.
Outstanding ! Thanks
Love all the information you guys put out and my 1911 builds always have Wilson Combat parts...as well as a few other manufacturers but I digress lol. Thanks again for the knowledge.
Very cool!
Thank goodness that Bill guy knew how to put that gun back together.
Great info for 1911 owners. Thanks.
I love my 1911 but I would have hated doing that type of cleaning in the field!
That kind of cleaning in the field would get you killed unless you're talking about hunting.
The only sorrow 1911 well any kind of pistol cleaning that should be done is after the threat or trip is over.
I had a M9 on my hip for quite some time in addition to Miami for and I'll tell you... I made sure that M9 stayed Tip-Top condition just in case. Thankfully I never had to use it to save my own life.
And another thing that a lot of people don't know... If you have grip screws that take a flathead screwdriver... All you need is a spent 45 ACP casing as far as tools go. That's it. Everything else to do with possibly need to completely tear that firearm down is either in the gun or on it.
Highly informative. Excellent presentation.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for taking the time to film this.
I use gun grease on my 1911. Just a light coat. You don’t need a heavy coat to where it looks like cake icing. I use gun grease because oil can dry on you.
Excellent video
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Very informative gentlemen thank you.
Our pleasure!
Need to watch this video from time to time….