Lincoln Industrial 1134 Grease Gun Review

Our verdict

The Lincoln Industrial 1134 Grease Gun in brief. Who it's for: buyers prioritizing Grease guns that fit their specific use case and budget.

Why Lever Action vs Pistol Grip

Most residential and light automotive greasing is done with pistol-grip guns because they are compact and require one hand.

The Lincoln 1134 is a lever-action gun, both hands work the lever in a scissor motion.

The tradeoff: significantly more pressure per stroke.

Measured output: pistol-grip guns average 4,000-7,000 PSI.

Build Quality

The 1134 is all-metal construction.

No plastic parts in the pressure path.

The barrel, head, and lever assembly are steel.

This matters for longevity in a shop environment, plastic-bodied guns crack in cold weather, warp under heat, and fail when dropped on concrete.

Volume Per Stroke

Lever-action guns deliver more grease per stroke than pistol-grip guns, approximately 0.03 cubic inches per stroke (lever) vs 0.01-0.02 (pistol).

For large fittings on agricultural equipment, this is an advantage, fewer strokes needed.

For small fittings on automotive U-joints or tie rod ends: proceed slowly, one lever stroke may deliver as much grease as three pistol-grip pumps, making it easier to over-grease.

When to Choose the Milwaukee M12 Instead

The Milwaukee M12 Cordless Grease Gun is the cordless alternative at similar price.

It delivers similar pressure to the Lincoln 1134 but requires no manual effort and includes a built-in count display for tracking shots per fitting.

Choose the Milwaukee if: Fatigue from lever operation is a concern (arthritis, hand strength) The application is mobile (field work away from power) Volume of daily fittings is high enough that manual operation is impractical Choose the Lincoln 1134 if: