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AR-15 Tip : Greasing The Extension #shorts

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  1. I would advise not ever greasing threads, torque specs are derived from clean non-greased materials. Different levels of friction on the threads would create different levels of axial strain/deformation on the threads. Greased threads allow the same torque to apply more axial stress.

  2. Did Eugene Stoner do this when he was first designing the AR or is this a newer technique? Did Vietnam M16s get their barrels installed this way? Do they do it now on military rack grade M4s?

    I'm just curious.

  3. I just watched the video on letting the slide slam on an empty chamber on a 1911. I have seen severe peening of the locking lugs on the barrel and slide cuts from doing that. I don't do it with any of my pistols.

  4. So the military is doing it wrong I have family that worked in the Armory and they never use Grease. And then the bigger question is if you use grease what kind and how much does that affect your torque spec even using Loctite on a bolt will change how a torque is applied because it acts like a lubricant easy to get false readings.

  5. What type of grease is recommended? Can’t find aeroshell anywhere. What’s the functional equivalent? White lithium? Aluminum? Wheel bearing grease? Silicon grease? The choices are endless. I assume not to use anti seize grease?

  6. When torquing a threaded connection the torque applied can almost double with well greased threads. The set torque can be achieved with less force in a greased connection because the friction factor decreases due to lubricant.

  7. What’s the best grease for weapons? I use hoppes #9, clp spray and I have some Winchester wipes and crap I got as a present once upon a time. But I’ve never used grease, only clean, spray small amount of clp and wipe it around inside to lube while bringing most out of the weapon so it isn’t full of liquid and gunk. Would be interested in trying a grease type lube

  8. Thanks for the quick video man! I’ve built a lot of lowers but usually buy complete uppers, however I just recently ordered the upper for the build I’m working on now and I’m going to complete it myself.

    Quick question though; do you have to use grease for this, or is regular lube/protectant like CLP or ballistol sufficient? Just wondering if I can use something I already have or if I should go buy some grease

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