Favorite Gun Oil

[KahrMan]

2 hours ago, Hershmeister said:

http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

 

15 minutes ago, Glenn said:

here is an interesting test of lubes

http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

Hersh beat you to it.  It is a really interesting test though.

[mikegideon]

2 hours ago, gregintenn said:

If it's slick and greasy, it'll work.

Folks have wound up ruining their lives with that kinda thinking

[TrickyNicky]

20 minutes ago, mikegideon said:

Folks have wound up ruining their lives with that kinda thinking

KY and sizing lube are NOT cross compatible.

In either direction. 

[Hershmeister]

Hersh beat you to it.  It is a really interesting test though.

To me the "hot dog" test is the most useful - I don't leave my guns out in the rain or saltwater spray - so my biggest concern is accidental rust from handling and rust over time...

Otherwise for me:

Ease of application (dripping, running, type of applicator etc)

How well does the bottle seal and travel without making a mess

[Cigarlvr313]

Ballistol and RemOil out here in the Wild West...........Mobil 1 for the AR's

[TN357mag]

I use Mobile 1 on rails .. and internals on my J frames 

[MP5_Rizzo]

During some competition last year I received a goodie bag that contained a bottle of Slip 2000 EWL (Extreme Weapons Lube).  I used it a few times since it was there and it seemed to work fairly well and then by accident I came across this video recently.  I don't know much about  this the guy other than I think he is the one that accused fire clean to be nothing more than vegetable oil.

https://youtu.be/lcBu6q61G3M

Edited January 3, 2017 by MP5_Rizzo
video link oops.

[ma6907]

On 1/2/2017 at 2:45 PM, Glenn said:

here is an interesting test of lubes

http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

well, I guess that pretty much answers it.  Thanks for posting that.

[ma6907]

On 1/2/2017 at 5:08 PM, Hershmeister said:

 

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To me the "hot dog" test is the most useful - I don't leave my guns out in the rain or saltwater spray - so my biggest concern is accidental rust from handling and rust over time...

Otherwise for me:

Ease of application (dripping, running, type of applicator etc)

How well does the bottle seal and travel without making a mess

 

 

 

Based on that link, I ordered some Frog Lube.  Found the 8 oz bottle on Amazon (coming from Canada so it takes a bit longer) for $15 delivered.  I figure that if nothing else I will use it to protect the outside finishes on both my firearms that I use a lot and carry--AND on my safe queens (Mainly Colt Snake revolvers that have in my opinion become too valuable to carry around much).  This is exactly what I was hoping to find when I made this post and am actually kind of happy I made it.  There IS (in my opinion) a difference in some of the lubes and despite several "snarky" things I have read about Frog Lube, this guy seems to have proven that maybe it IS better for some applications.  I have seen the displays at gun shows where they have the Frog Lube applied to a semi precious firearm and then they put that weapon in a little miniature desktop fountain with water pouring over it for the show.  I always figured that was just smoke and mirrors and that any oil would do the same.  This article proves (at least a tiny amount) that is not the case.  Thank everyone for their replies.  From here on out for me it is going to be grease for the rails, lucas extreme (with the little needle applicator) to protect the other moving parts and Frog Oil to spray on the surfaces.  (mainly because I already have a big bottle of Lucas oil that they GAVE me at the NRA in Louisville after complaining that I could not find any, and today I thought the $15 Frog Lube was too good to pass up on).  Worst case scenario I am overthinking it and it will still be fine.  Thank you all for your help in my mini project.  

[A.J. Holst]

Hoppes #9 for deep clean

I like the CLP products, slowly replacing as I run out of other stuff.

Carry a small bottle of Hoppes Elite oil (bottle doesn't leak) in my range bag

Whatever gun grease for my CZs.

Since I haven't had a failure due to lubrication, I suspect I don't qualify as a high speed operator needing mall ninja products.

 

[TNman207]

During some competition last year I received a goodie bag that contained a bottle of Slip 2000 EWL (Extreme Weapons Lube).  I used it a few times since it was there and it seemed to work fairly well and then by accident I came across this video recently.  I don't know much about  this the guy other than I think he is the one that accused fire clean to be nothing more than vegetable oil.

well, I guess that pretty much answers it.  Thanks for posting that.

I have begun using the lube on the rails of my CZ 75 Compact and it seems to really help.

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[TNMTBik3r]

I just ordered some Weapon Shield CLP to try. It sounds like it may be a bit thicker than my currently used Slip 2000 EWL and cling to a BCG better but I will see.

[graycrait]

An old friend gave me 1 gallon of Breakfree CLP At least 10 yrs ago.  Pragmatically, at age 62, I think I will be dead before I ever need to buy any gun lube whether I am a CLP fan or not.

[bulm540]

symthetic MObil 1      5w 30.  Cheap and it works. 

Edited January 9, 2017 by bulm540

[Westwindmike]

I use an aircraft bearing grease on slide rails and AR bolt carriers, Mobil 1 on the rest of the moving parts.

I use Ed's Red for bore cleaning. Has worked well for over 30 years and is cheap to make.

[Ronald_55]

On 1/7/2017 at 11:36 AM, ma6907 said:

Based on that link, I ordered some Frog Lube.  Found the 8 oz bottle on Amazon (coming from Canada so it takes a bit longer) for $15 delivered.  I figure that if nothing else I will use it to protect the outside finishes on both my firearms that I use a lot and carry--AND on my safe queens (Mainly Colt Snake revolvers that have in my opinion become too valuable to carry around much).  This is exactly what I was hoping to find when I made this post and am actually kind of happy I made it.  There IS (in my opinion) a difference in some of the lubes and despite several "snarky" things I have read about Frog Lube, this guy seems to have proven that maybe it IS better for some applications.  I have seen the displays at gun shows where they have the Frog Lube applied to a semi precious firearm and then they put that weapon in a little miniature desktop fountain with water pouring over it for the show.  I always figured that was just smoke and mirrors and that any oil would do the same.  This article proves (at least a tiny amount) that is not the case.  Thank everyone for their replies.  From here on out for me it is going to be grease for the rails, lucas extreme (with the little needle applicator) to protect the other moving parts and Frog Oil to spray on the surfaces.  (mainly because I already have a big bottle of Lucas oil that they GAVE me at the NRA in Louisville after complaining that I could not find any, and today I thought the $15 Frog Lube was too good to pass up on).  Worst case scenario I am overthinking it and it will still be fine.  Thank you all for your help in my mini project.  

Hey so how are you liking thr Frog Lube? Did you get the paste too? I am thinking of setting a full set to go across all my guns. Clean. lube and protect.

[ma6907]

8 hours ago, Ronald_55 said:

Hey so how are you liking thr Frog Lube? Did you get the paste too? I am thinking of setting a full set to go across all my guns. Clean. lube and protect.

I have lubed all of my weapons with frog lube.  So far none have rusted and all have gone bang.  Of course, several of my weapons (like my Grandfather's Colt Agent .38) are older than me and were already not rusted and already went bang--so i dont know really how to compare.  It has not seemed to hurt any of them?  I did not get the grease, just the CLP.

[chances R]

8 hours ago, Ronald_55 said:

Hey so how are you liking thr Frog Lube? Did you get the paste too? I am thinking of setting a full set to go across all my guns. Clean. lube and protect.

don't buy........I will send you some just to get rid of it.

[Raoul]

5 minutes ago, chances R said:

don't buy........I will send you some just to get rid of it.

Now that's funny.  

[ma6907]

Smells like Wintergreen.  I like that.

[Sidecarist]

I like slip products, the ewl, and grease. They are almost scent free, and work well for me. I probably have several years worth. When it's u one I'll see what's available then.

[TNMTBik3r]

I am very tempted to pick up a bottle of ALG Go-Juice and try out (maybe their lube and very thin grease). I read some good things on a couple of other forums, the lube seems to be very thin but some people mixed the two products, or even the lube with something else to thicken it a bit.

 

The WeaponShield I picked up is working out good. Not that I ever had any issues or reason to question my Slip2000 EWL or other products....

[Ronald_55]

2 hours ago, chances R said:

don't buy........I will send you some just to get rid of it.

Hate it that bad or just have way too much?

[Emperor_Po]

I've used most of the popular products these days. Currently using weapon shield and just finished up the small bottle of solvent that came in the kit on amazon. The needle oiler is real handy and it cleans up real well, which is one of the things I look for in cleaning products since my guns see a lot of rounds.

Just bought the large bottles of Weaponshield CLP and solvent.

[chances R]

9 hours ago, Ronald_55 said:

Hate it that bad or just have way too much?

LOL.   Bought Enuff to try,. Turns out any is way too much.