Pistol type grease gun, which one.

[usmcchevy]

I'm looking for a good pistol type grease gun. I don't need a powered one, just a pistol type that will last. Any recommendations? Know of one still made in the USA?

I'm thinking about one of these:

Alemite 555e made in China... $47 shipped
http://store.rstenstrom.com/product.php?productid=16388


Lincoln 1134 made in India... $40 shipped
http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/...lin1134-03.htm

Thanks everyone!

[Sub-versive]

I've been using the Lincoln. It has been working great for me for a couple of years. I added another hose to give added reach.
I can't speak about the other one.

[yousesteers]

I have Lincoln have no idea what model but have lasted for years

[ETsC10]

The shop here uses a Stewart Warner (Alemite 4041-B2). The gun has been in service for
decades without a hitch and parts are still available.

Heavy but very durable, professional grade tools.

I see most Alemite grease guns are running roughly $30-$50 on eBay.
According to the Alemite website, their grease guns are manufactured in Tennessee.


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[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by Sub-versive

I've been using the Lincoln. It has been working great for me for a couple of years. I added another hose to give added reach.
I can't speak about the other one.

Originally Posted by yousesteers

I have Lincoln have no idea what model but have lasted for years

Thanks! Only problem I'm seeing is Lincoln moved production of all pistol types to India 1-2 years ago

Originally Posted by ETsC10

The shop here uses a Stewart Warner (Alemite 4041-B2). The gun has been in service for
decades without a hitch and parts are still available.

Heavy but very durable, professional grade tools.

I see most Alemite grease guns are running roughly $30-$50 on eBay.
According to the Alemite website, their grease guns are manufactured in Tennessee.
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Thanks, It seems only their lever type and specialty guns are made in TN these days. Heck even Snap-on's are from China according to their site.

[raceman6135]

You may want to check eBay or locally for a good used gun. They're fairly simple, and may only require a couple of seals replaced, as long as the various threads aren't messed up because someone crossthreaded them.

I have an older LubriMatic that I've had for many years. It was made in the USA, but I suspect like many manufacturers, they've moved production offshore.

[usmcchevy]

Ordered the Lincoln. I'm still going to be on the look out for a good used one and rebuild it like raceman6135 said. Thanks everyone!

[Weasel Diesel]

I feel yer pain.... I had a Plews for years, bought it back in the 80's. No leaks, no hassle prime when I changed the cartridge... It finally died, so I replaced it with another Plews. The new one is cheap, leaks goo in the floor all the time and is a pig to get primed after a cartridge change. The threads on the old gun's tube were good and coarse and deep so it assembled easily, the new one, they are thin and shallow and are a pain to screw together. Truly the example of how quality has died. Folks say we traded quality for price. I would rather pay more for something that lasted, than have to buy 3 and 4 of something.

[fastwillie 696969]

i had a moog grease gun ,i got from ford on completing there 1 week class on chassis and suspension ,it was nice chrome with a long extented hose and zert fittings kit too