Frog Lube is the same as coconut oil

[Dustbuster]

good read:

Last month Andrew Tuohy published a blog post comparing FrogLube with two other lubricantsTrackLube+ (a rollercoaster lubricant) and Seal1, another gun lube. He commissioned a infrared spectroscopy analysis of the three lubes and found they were virtually identical chemically, despite being different in color and smell.

Meanwhile Schnips at North Eastern Shooters was also investigating Floglube. He asked his brother, a Chemistry PhD student at UConn, to run at IR Spectrometer over Froglube and compare it to other oils. They discovered that Froglube is coconut oil plus a small amount of additives. Aside from the obviousFroglube smell, forum users speculate it also contains additives to prevent the oil from solidifying in cooler weather. Coconut oil has a relatively high melting point of 76 degrees (24 celcius).

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[gjohnsoniv]

So first it was vegetable oil and now coconut oil. Wonder what the next miracle oil will be.

[EMB145]

I have not done a lot of research yet, but I'm thinking of just using regular synthetic engine oil. Just a quick search shows guys doing it and also guys using ATF. A quart of that stuff will go along way and if it is designed to work in a combustion engine, It will more than sit through a 200-400 round range session.

Edited February 23, 2016 by EMB145

[Possumslayer]

So first it was vegetable oil and now coconut oil. Wonder what the next miracle oil will be.

whale oil?

[gjohnsoniv]

whale oil?

That would go great next to the bottle of liberal tears.

[CommsNBombs]

So first it was vegetable oil and now coconut oil. Wonder what the next miracle oil will be.

AstroGlide more than likely

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[gjohnsoniv]

AstroGlide more than likely

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Lol. I was thinking that but didn't want to put it on here.

[CommsNBombs]

Lol. I was thinking that but didn't want to put it on here.

Yeah might make HiPower excited he probably uses it on his 'bore brush' to 'clean' his .40s

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[Sidecarist]

I have not done a lot of research yet, but I'm thinking of just using regular synthetic engine oil. Just a quick search shows guys doing it and also guys using ATF. A quart of that stuff will go along way and if it is designed to work in a combustion engine, It will more than sit through a 200-400 round range session.

 

I have used a variety of commercial oils in the past for lubrication with no problems. I did like synthetic oils because they seemed to not gum up as easily. I never saw this on the guns, but on the tip of my oil bottle.

 

I do use Slip 2000, and some sort (don't remember the brand) of gun related grease in a syringe. The Slip 2000 really wicks across a finish and seems to displace moisture well without leaving the gun slippery to the touch. The grease I use simply because of the packaging and it being easy to apply a small amount. In the shop I used to use wheel bearing grease and apply it with a toothpick.

 

Frog lube hasn't impressed me much the additives in it seem to settle out and separate. If that is happening in the bottle am I getting the correct lubrication on the gun?

[jbrownch]

Lot's of horror stories on the net from people using FrogLube, particularly on the HKPro forums site.

 

Me, personally, I can't see scrimping on cleaning components to save money. You put your hard earned money into a nice firearm, and then use 10W30 to lube it. Kinda like putting regular gas in your Ferrari.

 

I have a couple of HK's and the only thing that's ever touched them is Weapon Shield. Just my $0.02 worth.

[chances R]

I have used FrogLube my way and by the book..........poor results either way.  I have used all the other oils for limited times.  I keep coming back to Mobil 1 5/30.  No problems.  Use Hornady One Shot to clean/lube trigger assembly etc.

[EMB145]

Lot's of horror stories on the net from people using FrogLube, particularly on the HKPro forums site.

 

Me, personally, I can't see scrimping on cleaning components to save money. You put your hard earned money into a nice firearm, and then use 10W30 to lube it. Kinda like putting regular gas in your Ferrari.

 

I have a couple of HK's and the only thing that's ever touched them is Weapon Shield. Just my $0.02 worth.

 

I get what your saying, but I shoot my carry pistol minimum 200 rounds a week. The oil wont stay Iong as I clean after every range session. I trust my life to this thing and do baby it, but I also realize that it is just a tool. Not really trying to save money, but just trying to keep it simple as I use motor oil to lube the rams on my reloading presses. I will do more research, but if it works, it works. No need to buy expensive brand name products if I don't need too.

[East_TN_Patriot]

I drank the Frog Lube kool-aid and wasn't overly impressed.  I've started using a blend of automatic transmission fluid and 5w30 motor oil.  If they are good enough for the high friction, high temperature, and high pressure conditions in a vehicle, I figure they are more than sufficient for keeping my guns lubed up. 

[Omega]

I have so many different brands and quantities of gun oil that I never have to buy another one again; but I did, I got WD-40's specialist: http://wd40specialist.com/products/corrosion-inhibitor/  after seeing a comparison of a bunch of different gun lubes.  I could of gone to frog-lube, which did well also but I find a spray much better for me to use after a hunt or range session where I am in a humid environment.  I always have some spray or another on-hand so no loss if it didn't work on guns after all.  Personally, I don't jump on a product based on just the commercial or ads for it; I wait until a few users put out reviews.

[Erik88]

Well, I now feel stupid for paying so much for Frog Lube. However, I've had really good results with it.

 

I won't be buying any more though.

[Sidecarist]

When I was working as a gunsmith I used axle grease and 5w30 Rotella Synthetic motor oil. Now days its more about packaging and convenient sizes. I'm starting to shoot a lot more, and may go back to that but I probably have enough oil and grease to last me a year at this point... I wipe more off than actually gets used on the guns. With grease a little dab will do ya, then smear it around. A few strategic drops of oil go a long way, even if I run a gun on the wet side its still not much oil.

 

Engine lubricants are really great oils. about the only thing in them that I don;t think is useful for most gun applications are some of the additive packages for extended life. A gun simply will not run hot enough long enough to take advantage of them, but they don't hurt at all and the price is right.

 

FOr hunters, and for daily carry corrosion protection is very important. an oil with water displacing capability for external use is important. WD 40, SLIP etc do this. Keep in mind that they are BAD for your Ammo so outside of the gun only and never spray them near the Ammo!

[10-Ring]

I think gun lube is a lot like engine oil, it's not so important what you use it's that you use it.  I use Mobil 1 for everything because it's good oil and it's cheap.  I've used out on guns but usually just grab whatever is close by that looks like it might be slippery.

[Possumslayer]

Sounds like Mobil 1 needs to make a small aerosol can for gun owners......

[Sidecarist]

Better yet a dropper bottle.

[graycrait]

I use these bottles for the various lubes I use.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Quilled-Creations-Precision-Applicator-0-5-Ounce/dp/B007L9KU6C/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=11681NKM9C4W3J38ZFMJ

[frankmako]

over the years i have used just about every gun oil/gun grease made.  i have come to the point that it is just oil/grease.  it all does the same thing.  for the past several years i use motor oil and axle grease. duty gun, carry gun, match guns they run just the same with motor oil/grease as with the gun oil/grease.  i just can not see any different except in the price payed.  but,,,,but i do use hoppie's #9 for cleaning.  nothing better for cleaning.  home made ed's red is second, but don't smell as good as #9. 

[KKing]

Lot's of horror stories on the net from people using FrogLube, particularly on the HKPro forums site.

Me, personally, I can't see scrimping on cleaning components to save money. You put your hard earned money into a nice firearm, and then use 10W30 to lube it. Kinda like putting regular gas in your Ferrari.

I have a couple of HK's and the only thing that's ever touched them is Weapon Shield. Just my $0.02 worth.

Sorry, but this is nonsense and you sound exactly like the typical H&K "my firearm is better than yours" guy. So if 0W20 synthetic oil works just as well as your "gun oil" it's still inferior?

What do I know, I don't own any of them fancy weapons. Only ones that will run on engine oil.

[R_Bert]

So, I did a quick Google search for my next gun-oil idea... Thankfully no one has marketed ReallyYakSnot^(®) yet.  Now to contact my sources in Tibet.

 

R_Bert

[Troutburger]

I really like frog lube, until I let a gun sit for about a year. The stuff turned into a white gummy sticky mess.

Mobile 0w20 works great for me, but of course I can't afford a hk.


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[TripleDigitRide]

I really like frog lube, until I let a gun sit for about a year. The stuff turned into a white gummy sticky mess.

Mobile 0w20 works great for me, but of course I can't afford a hk.


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I had the same issue with an XD I had. After a trip to the range, I cleaned and lubed with Frog Lube. Took it back to the range several months later, and it wouldn't fire. A quick shot of CLP into the firing pin hole, and a few pulls of the trigger, everything was OK. I decided not to use it again. Edited February 24, 2016 by TripleDigitRide