aterry33
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I know of some people who have said it will, but my local smith says not. Of course, I try not to get it on wood grips during cleaning but it's almost impossible not to. Never had a problem, just wondering.
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Will CLP (break free) damage wood grips?
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Glock 'em down
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bamabiker
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Like he said, take them off no matter what you use to clean the gun.
Nframe357
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I've used CLP for years and it has never damaged any wood on any of mine, sounds like horse excrement to me.
sub-moa
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Never mind, apparently the post subsequent to Nframe357s was deleted while I composed this...
I'll just post this part for the OP...
In my experience, Breakfree has never harmed anything on any of my guns, standard wood stocks included. It will darken untreated wood though and will soften up leather holsters, when used excessively, just like most any other CLP.
BTW, there are plenty of folks who treat their weapons well, but still don't remove the stocks each and every time they clean their working gun. We used to break a couple guys out at a time to slip into the indoor range at the station during a lull in a shift. They'd run thru the qual course a couple times, brush out, patch out, wipe down, load back up and get back on the road...
Take your smiths advice, don't worry about it...
I'll just post this part for the OP...
In my experience, Breakfree has never harmed anything on any of my guns, standard wood stocks included. It will darken untreated wood though and will soften up leather holsters, when used excessively, just like most any other CLP.
BTW, there are plenty of folks who treat their weapons well, but still don't remove the stocks each and every time they clean their working gun. We used to break a couple guys out at a time to slip into the indoor range at the station during a lull in a shift. They'd run thru the qual course a couple times, brush out, patch out, wipe down, load back up and get back on the road...
Take your smiths advice, don't worry about it...
I'm not sure about CLP. A lub manufacture who advertised their gun lub as safe for grips sent me his product to test. It would strip the finish off everything even 40 year old Smith targets.
I contacted my finish supplier's tech and was told that any product with alcohol will damage a finish. It might need to be on some finishes longer then others but as I mentioned it ruined a nice set of 70's goncalo target grips.
I was also told if the softened finish is not touched the alcohol will evaporate and the finish will harden again.
I contacted my finish supplier's tech and was told that any product with alcohol will damage a finish. It might need to be on some finishes longer then others but as I mentioned it ruined a nice set of 70's goncalo target grips.
I was also told if the softened finish is not touched the alcohol will evaporate and the finish will harden again.
Sgt 127
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Yeah...no. A little gun oil, here and there on the grips is likely not to hurt them. But, no gun oil is actually GOOD for the wood. It can soften it, darken it and or strip off the finish. So, generally speaking, unless you intentionally wipe down the grips with oil, you should be fine. On the other hand, theres just one screw holding them on, why not take them off?
pinkymingeo
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I shoot some of my guns 50 times a year, and clean them after every range session. I'm not happy about removing and reinstalling my grips that often. Gotta take it's toll. I'll take my chances with a little oil.
I don't like loose grips....
HEADKNOCKER
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I don't remove my grips every time, Most of my wood grips are Spegels & I don't wipe them with anything except Lemon Oil sparingly & wipe dry afterwards..
We've all seen old grips with the black stains on the backs & I always assumed this was from sweat, but maybe it's from overlubrication??
I've been useing FP-10 as my CLP as I aquired a big bottle a few years back but have always used Breakfree prior to that..
If a little oil gets on the grips I just wipe it off quickly..
No harm done..
I Don't Like Loose Fitting Grips Either
We've all seen old grips with the black stains on the backs & I always assumed this was from sweat, but maybe it's from overlubrication??
I've been useing FP-10 as my CLP as I aquired a big bottle a few years back but have always used Breakfree prior to that..
If a little oil gets on the grips I just wipe it off quickly..
No harm done..
I Don't Like Loose Fitting Grips Either
fat tom
Absent Comrade
I actually use Break Free CLP on my grips,as well as my guns. Makes 'em look good. NEVER has it done them any harm,never! I even use it to wipe down leather holsters on occasion. Don't hurt them either. I would venture to guess that I have more guns than the majority of the members here and some of the crap I read about what does,or does not,hurt this,that,or the other is downright amusing.
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stevieboy
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I don't like to remove wooden grips when I clean because I believe it increases the chance that the grips will chip or fracture in the process of removal and replacement. I have developed a little trick for protecting the grips while they remain on the gun.
Take a latex or vinyl throwaway glove. Turn it inside out (the insides of these often have talcum powder in them and you don't want to get that on your grips) and slip it over the grips. Then, take a rubber band and tightly fasten the glove to the grips. The band should be as high on the grips as possible, preferably right at the point where the grip meets the grip frame and frame of the gun.
I find that this method keeps 99% or more of the dirt and chemicals associated with cleaning away from the grips. I've been doing it for years and I've seen no damage whatsoever to my wooden grips during this period.
Take a latex or vinyl throwaway glove. Turn it inside out (the insides of these often have talcum powder in them and you don't want to get that on your grips) and slip it over the grips. Then, take a rubber band and tightly fasten the glove to the grips. The band should be as high on the grips as possible, preferably right at the point where the grip meets the grip frame and frame of the gun.
I find that this method keeps 99% or more of the dirt and chemicals associated with cleaning away from the grips. I've been doing it for years and I've seen no damage whatsoever to my wooden grips during this period.
CLP won't harm grips any more than any other synthetic or petroleum based oil will, which are designed for metal, not wood. All the synthetic and petroleum based oils will hurt the wood if left on for any long period.
The only oil that should ever touch DRY WOOD is a Lemon or Orange oil formulated for wood. And you want to put that on lightly, only when needed, like every 10 years or so and follow the directions on the bottle.
You don't need to remove the grips, cylinder, or any other parts to clean a revolver. A little oil goes a long way. If you happen to get some on the grips, wipe it off immediately.
I would recommend wearing plastic gloves while using any of the solvents or oils. Why take a chance?
I hope that helps. Regards. Moosedog
The only oil that should ever touch DRY WOOD is a Lemon or Orange oil formulated for wood. And you want to put that on lightly, only when needed, like every 10 years or so and follow the directions on the bottle.
You don't need to remove the grips, cylinder, or any other parts to clean a revolver. A little oil goes a long way. If you happen to get some on the grips, wipe it off immediately.
I would recommend wearing plastic gloves while using any of the solvents or oils. Why take a chance?
I hope that helps. Regards. Moosedog
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