What Lube for This Gun

[Shaku]

Hey there!! I just got my Escort MP5 and the cocking action is a bit stiff and feels like its grinding and needs lube. (i think this prob is solved, this question is mainly for regular maintenance)

Soo, I've gone out and got myself 3in1 Silicone Lubricant.
(and for those who don't know what im talking about: 3in1 Silicone Lube)

What i'm trying to find out is whether this is ok to put on the o-rings or not. I was told it should be fine, but ionno.

Also, for the brass, is this lube good to make them move as well?

Basically, can I put 3in1 Silicone Lubricant Spray on the insides of this wonderful gun?

I'm a student, so i can't really afford any fancy schmancy lubes. soo anything you guys could recommend that I could get from a Home Hardware in a big can like WD40 or the 3in1 Silicone I got (or something that will last a while), please let me know!

[AngelusNex]

As long as it's 100% silicon oil your good.

[Styrak]

Yup as long as it's just silicone it will be fine.

Wait, you can afford an Escort MP5 but not lube? WTF?

[lemegacool]

Originally Posted by Styrak

Wait, you can afford an Escort MP5 but not lube? WTF?

lol i thought the same thing!

why not use airsoft innovation gbb oil in the feed line?

[Skladfin]

he spent all he had on the MP5, that's why he has nothing left for the lube

[Shaku]

Skladfin hit it right on the money XD

the thing is, i dont know if 3in1 is 100% silicone oil, was hoping one of y'all could tell me XD

Thanks for the quick responses!

EDIT: i just found this, it has the hazardous ingredients that are in it, would y'all still say its ok to use? The Document I found and if it's not ok to use, what would you guys say is cheap and available at home hardware since I dont have time to order online. Needs to be good on brass, aluminum, and o-rings.

[Styrak]

"Distillates (Petroleum) 35-40%"

BAD! Do not use this on an airsoft gun, especially rubber and plastic. Also since it's made by the WD40 company I would just assume it has petroleum distillates in it.

[AngelusNex]

Get one of these http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...&cPath=117_127

[lemegacool]

wd-40 is a kind of solvent so no-go

[The Acer]

Originally Posted by Styrak

"Distillates (Petroleum) 35-40%"

BAD! Do not use this on an airsoft gun, especially rubber and plastic. Also since it's made by the WD40 company I would just assume it has petroleum distillates in it.

Interesting how Styrak really knows his lubes

[Shaku]

LOL

ok thanks for the heads up. but wat can i get at can tire or home hardware?

i dont have time to wait for shipping. please let me know asap. someone suggested lithium oil, but which one? and is this good?

made by 3in1 but no petroleum. here good?

if this isnt good, please post some links of suggestions of products that i could acquire at a local hardware store.

[G36Maniac]

Originally Posted by Shaku

LOL

ok thanks for the heads up. but wat can i get at can tire or home hardware?

i dont have time to wait for shipping. please let me know asap. someone suggested lithium oil, but which one? and is this good?

made by 3in1 but no petroleum. here good?

if this isnt good, please post some links of suggestions of products that i could acquire at a local hardware store.

25-30% hydrocarbon fluid. Its what an average Joe would call petroleum distillates.
And take note that most of sprays use propane as a propelant. That mean bug stuff, WD-40, etc. If its in a spray can, there are lots of chances it has propane in it.

[Shaku]

shittsss

soooo some suggestions here plleaasseee

can tire, home hardware, something that i dont need shipped.

its goin on brass, aluminum, and o-rings

[Styrak]

Go to your local hobby/RC store and ask for the lightest weight silicone oil or RC Shock oil that they have.

[Shaku]

and i can rub this on the brass and aluminum no prob? and q-tip it onto the o-rings?

Sweet!! could you tell me what weight would be too heavy? i've never realized they had weights to it.