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Old May 10th, 2010, 00:05   #345
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Originally Posted by ILLusion View Post
Silicone oil is no good, as it's not really a lubricant at all, especially with metal-on-metal applications. We use it in airsoft simply because it's (mostly) inert to the rubbers we use, and it keeps them moist. It does nothing at all for metal-on-metal movement. If anything, it just makes a mess by creeping all over the place.
Hmm, in that case, ceramic grease would probably make it worst since the viscosity of the grease will create more resistance for the slide, and hence, slow down cycling speed. What if I use graphite powder as a dry lube?
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