[Glockwalker]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMT-vpyvds0&t=50s[/ame]

Skip to 0:26 on this video this guy says leave it on!

 

[GlockGuide]

Glock does advise leaving it on and letting it wear off from shooting. However, Glock also advises that if you've removed the anti-seize, don't reapply.

I think someone already posted that the anti-seize has some abrasive properties. It aids the metal surfaces in matting up. If it's been removed the surfaces will still mate up, it will just take a few extra rounds.

Some of you noted oil on a new Glock in places oil shouldn't be. Glock is now exporting a lot of guns to places where import can be "challenging." Guns were being left on docs exposed to salt for extended periods of time - months or longer. Some non-nitride treated parts like springs, frame rails, etc. had surface rust starting to form so they have started applying a lightweight oil on the guns that should shoot off after a few uses. I choose to disassemble and remove it - leaving the anti-seize.

 

[rbbeers]

I think someone already posted that the anti-seize has some abrasive properties.

FYI - The commercial copper and copper-nickel anti-seize greases I've researched (Permatex, Loctite, Bostik, et cetera) contain no abrasives.

The grease looks and feels 'gritty' due to the extremely small metal (copper, nickel, et cetera) particles contained in the grease, which, in the application, are 'smashed', then 'smooth out'.

Best regards,

Bob

 

[GlockGuide]

FYI - The commercial copper and copper-nickel anti-seize greases I've researched (Permatex, Loctite, Bostik, et cetera) contain no abrasives.

The grease looks and feels 'gritty' due to the extremely small metal (copper, nickel, et cetera) particles contained in the grease, which, in the application, are 'smashed', then 'smooth out'.

Best regards,

Bob

http://www.glocktraining.com/

You should check it out sometime.

 

[rbbeers]

http://www.glocktraining.com/

You should check it out sometime.

Thanks!

Best regards,

Bob

 

[rbbeers]

For what it's worth...

Glock Break in Lube (Loctite C5A)

Note that the article (that is, the Glock Armorer School) states...

The other reason they use the anti-seize rather than a straight grease is that it is slightly abrasive and can help the frame and slide mate together.

... BUT, in fact, there's no abrasive in the paste. (Refer to the link below.)

LOCTITE LB 8008 C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant

LOCTITE® LB 8008™ C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant, exclusive formula suspends copper and graphite in a high quality grease. Protects metal parts from rust, corrosion, galling, and seizing at temperatures to 1800°F (982°C). Mil Spec: Mil-PRF-907F

Perhaps the 'misunderstanding' is this... Loctite C5-A does contain a very small amount of silicon dioxide (powdered quartz) as a filler agent to help regulate the consistency of the paste... but it has no abrasive properties.

If Loctite C5-A did indeed contain an abrasive, I'd expect it to be something similar to aluminum oxide... but it does not.

Best regards,

Bob

 

[GlockGuide]

Loctite C5-A? Where'd that come from?

 

[rbbeers]

Loctite C5-A? Where'd that come from?

Did you bother to read the links in post 46?

Glock Break in Lube (Loctite C5A)

LOCTITE LB 8008 C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant

Also, run the Google search 'glock copper lube' or 'loctite c5a glock'... and read.

There are several seemingly credible references by resellers and those who attended the Glock Armorer Course to Loctite C5-A, such as...

Copper Based Factory Lubricant - 1 OZ

AAR: Glock Armorers Course (03/2013)

Slide/Barrel (Bullet #8)

● ...
● The copper substance applied in production is beryllium copper grease, anti-seize compound to prevent corrosion and seizure in guns that may be transported or stored for long intervals. It is Loctite C5A.
● ...

Happy reading!

Best regards,

Bob

 

[Bearclaw500]

I bought a gen 4 19 last month, new from the dealer. It had the grease. I too had this happen though once two years ago I think. I bought a Gen 4 26 off a guy who had it advertised as "Unfired, NIB". Brought it home and noticed the factory grease wasn't there. I emailed the seller question him about it... did he put a box or two of ammo through it, clean it up and sell it as new? He said it is in fact a new unfired gun, but when it had been cleaned, as are all his new guns when they come home. Fair enough, I do the same.

 

[GlockGuide]

Did you bother to read the links in post 46?

Glock Break in Lube (Loctite C5A)

LOCTITE LB 8008 C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant

Also, run the Google search 'glock copper lube' or 'loctite c5a glock'... and read.

There are several seemingly credible references by resellers and those who attended the Glock Armorer Course to Loctite C5-A, such as...

Copper Based Factory Lubricant - 1 OZ

AAR: Glock Armorers Course (03/2013)



Happy reading!

Best regards,

Bob

Ummm, post 46 was a youtube by a guy who rubbed his off before shooting the gun.

From the Glock Advanced Armorer Workbook - "Anti-Seize Lubricant: GLOCK applies and anti-seize lubricant on the slide cam on new pistols before they leave the factory. This is a dry type, copper-colored substance that is designed to operate from -95 to +1800 Fahrenheit"

C5A is only rated to -20

Now, there have been typos in manuals before, but I've asked numerous times and could not get a confirmation of C5A. I've been told what cleaner and lubricant they use and which aftermarket tools they buy their techs but never what Anti-seize. And it wasn't like they were trying to keep a secret, just a shrug and "copper-colored substance"

 

[rbbeers]

GlockGuide, my posts and explanations are as accurate and reasonable as I know how to make them. :thumbsup:

Regardless of your 'knowledge and experience', several equally credible sources support my comments and observations.

Have a good day!

Best regards,

Bob

"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Old English Homilies (1175)

 

[rbbeers]

For the record, after a thorough cleaning with odorless mineral spirits, I lubricate my weapons with Breakfree CLP Lubricant/Preservative.

Not that 'it's the best'... it's just what I use.

Best regards,

Bob

 

[GlockGuide]

"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Old English Homilies (1175)

Amen to that.

 

[Danzig]

As of 9/11/2019, Glock is still using their copper colored grease.
As a former gun shop employee, I’ve seen it applied messily and almost imperceptible. It looks like on mine that they are applying it on more accurately and minutely. Pretty much even coat in the slide channels through entire slide’s length.
Machine applied?

Glock 17 gen5
Made in Austria marked gun