WD40 Specialist Silicone Spray

[JAB]

Anyone used this for a gun lube?  Notice that I am not talking about regular, old WD40.  This is silicone spray and comes in a can like the one in the link:

 

http://www.wd40specialist.com/products/silicone-lubricant/

 

A few years back when I sent my P3AT back to Kel Tec for warranty work the documentation that was returned with it stated that they recommend a silicone based lube.  Well, I still haven't found any gun specific lube that states it is silicone based.  Last night at Walmart, I was looking at the lubes, etc. and came across a silicone spray that said it was not safe for plastics, etc.  I considered trying it, anyway, and just being careful not to get it on the grips of my pistols that have plastic grips.  Then I saw this WD40 silicone spray.  The text on the can (and the website) states that this one is safe for plastics and pretty much any, other materials.  I bought a can and figure I will give it a try but was just wondering if anyone else had tried it.

 

I like the idea that it is supposed to dry on the surface to which it is applied.  If it works, I like the idea of not having oil to run off or having to fool with grease.

Edited September 5, 2013 by JAB

[Guest Riciticky]

Le t me know how it works

[Oh Shoot]

Dunno about silicone spray for gun function, but it works a treat in Butler Creek 25 round .22 magazines.

 

- OS

Edited September 5, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[JR2ATN]

FWIW...

 

 

 

WD-40: WD-40 was never meant to be a lubricant - it was designed as a moisture displacer. It's far too light for any load protection, has incredibly poor corrosion resistance, contains zero boundary lubricants, and rapidly oxidizes to form a sickly yellow varnish (hint: this is not good for delicate internal lockwork.) There are those who will defend this stuff vehemently, but then again you can still find people who think smokeless powder is a passing fad. Just. Don't.

Silicone spray: Right up there with WD-40, but at least it'll shed water while your parts grind themselves into little shavings!

 

http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html