Why can't they improve the "stench" to make it even better? My friend's wife gave me a "what for" last night - lol

Hey, I like things that repulse some people. Things like Hoppes 9, the old leaded gasoline, treated wooden railroad ties and electric poles, a freshly tarred roadway or driveway and the fragrance of first few .22 LR's shot in the early morning hours. I am repulsed by the smell of frying chicken or fish, and heavy cooking odors. The reason I LOVE Sushi (having it tonight BTW) is because you get the delicate flavor WITHOUT the stench of the fish.
 
Slip 2000 CLP local gun shop experts advice, now Google comparisons agree superior ... for my handguns
 
With few exceptions......... almost any gun oil, solvent or lubricant works well enough for the average gun owner. The ones that are all hype and don't really perform are usually not around that long. To me testing new and new to me oils and solvents are sort of a "side hobby" that I enjoy.

A longtime CLP that was discontinued when Rig sold their company to Birchwood Casey was Rig #2 Oil. It was thin like Remoil, but much much better - never failed to perform! I used it exclusively for 3 decades with zero issues and still have a few cans around that I still use. It was GREAT but I suppose that the new owners (Birchwood-Casey) did not want it competing with their own line of gun chemicals. Smelled great too! Now my go-to is G96 Synthetic (yellow, black & red label) and it works extremely well - IMO better than BF-CLP because it cleans better and is still equal to BF for lubrication and rust prevention.
 
USBP SW said:
It's supposed to work well on grips, also on leather and apparently on about everything firearm related.
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Plus, they make a medical version ("Hausmittel" – house remedy) for minor cuts and scrapes. Not technically approved over here but available on Amazon. I suspect the only difference is that it's put up in sterile bottles. I keep a small squeeze bottle of the regular stuff and occasionally use it on small cuts. I actually don't mind the smell as long as I have some ventilation. I'm about to use it to clean my Model 10 after yesterday's range session.

Just looking on the German website, they've really expanded. They have mosquito repellent, horse shampoo, bore snakes and even pepper spray!

re Kroil. That really reeks! But an excellent product and also a good bore cleaner.
 
I find it humorous that humans who slather themselves with a huge variety of what I consider the worst smelling crap on the planet complain about something else's stink. Don't they ever smell themselves?:eek:
 
I bought a spray can of ballistol over 2 decades ago.. it sat and sat.. until I just used it up OUTSIDE as a post parkerizing water displacement.

Hoppes #9... the new stuff is mild. I remember the old stuff from the 80s cleaned better and would curl your nose hairs. Reminds me of shooting with my grandpa.. and he made me clean after 🤣
 
Despite its popularity, Ballistol is inferior to most all of it's competitors. That smell is 💩.
 
My nose stopped working about 7 or 8 years ago, so I don't know what the big deal is about the smell.

Ballistol is my go-to for wiping guns down. Works very good for a final wipe down of black powder guns after cleaning. I also give a spray in the final rinse of wet tumbled pistol brass to keep them sliding in the resize die nicely.

My wife hasn't complained about it... yet. But I only use it in the garage/workshop.
 
The smell of Hoppe's #9 is great. I used it exclusively many years ago. I got away from shooting for decades and came back into the fold maybe 5 years ago. I stopped using #9 because of all of the warnings about the carcinogens in it (skin contact and breathing the fumes are all bad).

Ballistol is an "acquired" smell...LOL I keep a small spray can in my range bag because it does it all.

I use M-Pro7. Works really well and is devoid of bad stuff. Interestingly, Hoppe's Elite is virtually the identical formula. Not surprising since they are both now owned by the same company (Pantheon Enterprises).
 
Now this smells good and is wife approved.
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chief38 said:
About 2 years ago I bought 2 cans and 1 spray bottle of Ballistol after hearing so many great things about it and about its non toxic formula. That said, the very first time I opened the can I KNEW it would only be a one shot use and in my shop for less than 1 day - lol. While using it my wife walked into my garage workshop and immediately asked, "what the heck is that stench"? I told her I was trying a new gun cleaner/solvent and that 's what it smells like. We both looked at each other and two seconds later I called one of my shooting buddies down the street and told him to come over and I'll give him 3 containers of Ballistol. He came over in a few minutes and was very appreciative. Apparently he had not used it until a few days ago.

Fast forward to last night's community bowling night. My friend's wife came over to me at the bowling alley and said, "what the heck is in that gun stuff you gave my husband"? It stinks!! I laughed my butt off and said, "that's exactly why I gave it away" - :p. She told me when he's out and about she's going to discretely ditch it in the trash - I told her I don't blame her and completely understand!

I really don't get how so many here use that stuff!! Yes, I know it has a great reputation for safety, works well and is useful on many different materials, but man oh man, ..... how does one tolerate the stench? I am shocked that they have not figured out a way to calm the smell down or eliminate it all together. Maybe it's just part of why it works well - who knows. While it's fantastic to come across a product that works well and is safe, to me smells, scents and odors resonate big time as well. That is my follow up Ballistol story!
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You get used to it. In fact, you might even begin to like the smell. I hated it at first.
 
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