Suppressors Octane .45 - wire pulling lubricant

[AfghanDM]

Finally got it! Shoots fine, hearing safe, etc etc... I watched a video of one running wet so now I want to do it. How much of this stuff do I use?

 

[Strykervet]

I use 1cc water in .22 cans mostly. 2 or 3 would probably be the most I'd put in a full size 9mm can. I'm guessing the wire gel to be about the same. Not sure how well it'll work with .45 but it makes a bit difference with .22. To keep that performance up you gotta redo it every mag or so.

 

[mdmp5]

I’ve dunked cans in water and shot them, both with 45 and 22. I’m not saying do this, but I would venture and say it’s not critical. You can be a little liberal with it.

 

[Mike_Honcho]

I keep it simple - a little water holding it at a slight angle and rotating it so as to distribute it throughout the baffle stack, then give it one quick flick / shake and call it good.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

I just pack my pistons and springs in white lithium grease or Mobil 1 synthetic

 

[BigTex]

I just pour in a little Ozarka, shake it around, then shake it out and shoot. Remember, anything you put in a pistol can will end up on your glasses, I'd prefer that be water.

 

[AfghanDM]

Thanks for the replies! 2cc’s of line lube makes a noticeable difference but holy crap it’s messy!
Shoulda bought KY.....

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Equate personal lube, water soluble, at Wal-Mart. No spermicide, no stink (like K-Y).

I needed a lubricant for model airplane rubber motors that wouldn't attack the latex. This did the job fine, and no stink, too.

For what you want, it should be adequate, available, and affordable.

Greg

 

[VanJoe]

Here was an article recently recommending using ultrasound gel:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/07/jeremy-s/silencers-for-beginners-shooting-a-suppressor-wet/

Might be cleaner.....