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As a simple "all use" application, silicone oil could possibly substitute as both a lubricant as well as a cleaning compound, as the KWA videos suggest.

But my point still remains, silicone oil is NOT the ideal compound for lubrication of metal on metal contact. It does very little compared to a quality grease. Try a proper grease once, and you will immediately notice a difference, not only in the slickness of the movement of the parts, but over time, you will notice decreased wear.

KWA recommends the oil, simply because it's cheaper to supply a single product with their guns, versus two separate ones. Silicone oil is more suited to organic and synthetic compounds such as elastomers, and rubbers (which is why it's recommended as a base compound for "personal lubricants"...), but it still creeps and gets everywhere. It doesn't stay where it's applied, like a grease does.

Conclusion: Metal-on-metal contact - your best choice for a lubricant, especially for high wear components, is still a quality grease.

As an additional note, I've also found that users are more apt to improperly use grease. You don't need huge slopping piles of it slapped against your parts. All you need is a very thin layer. A small dab of Super Lube on your finger is enough to take care of your slide, the contact against the receiver, chamber lugs, hammer hooks, sear, and all pivots. Apply, and wipe off with your finger. The remaining film of Super Lube is more than sufficient for lubrication needs. A bottle of Super Lube will last me over 10 years and allow me to upgrade, and modify hundreds of guns. Besides making a mess from flinging grease and attraction of dirt, adding too much will also increase viscosity.

At the other end of the spectrum, I'd recently sold a bottle to a customer, and the next day, he called me exclaiming "this stuff is great! I'd like to buy another bottle! I loved it so much, I'm already finished using it!"

In a state of disbelief, I asked him how many guns he'd used it on in that single night, and how he used so much of it. His reply was "just the one pistol I was talking to you about before... why?"

Once I explained he only needed it as a very light coating, his only reply was "oh. oops..."

True story. I'll leave his name anonymous. If he wants to expose himself, to tell his story, feel free. I know he reads this thread.