My cleaning and lube process - Disassemble - spray down parts with WD-40 and let soak for about 30 minutes - brush/wipe parts until clean and wipe off as much of the WD as possible - Clean bore with Hoppes No. 9 bore cleaner and lube with Rem Oil - Spray down parts with Rem Oil wipe down leaving a light coat - lube rails and hammer/trigger/sear contact points with Aeroshell 33MS (apply with a small paint brush). The AeroShell 33MS I have left over from several AR builds (Used on the upper and barrel nut threads)
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Which Gun Oil (Lubricant) Do You Utilize On Semi-Autos?
- Thread starter MrChubbs
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I'm in the process of doing a back to back comparison test of Froglube, and Miltech 1. I like the concept of the lube being taken into the pores of the metal, versus just being a "barrier film" lubricant. In the environment that I operate in, attraction to dust and grit are of concern. So far Froglube is a better choice for a humid or wet environment, while Militech holds the edge for ease of cleaning after prolonged use of the weapon. Will advise in the future.
Me too! Reading alot lately about Froglube and may give it a try in the near future...................
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TSQUARED
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For glock's and S&W M&P's I use a very small amount of silicone lube or heavy grease on the frame rails. For 1911 types i use a good oil such as Miltech or Mobil1 on the frame and slide rails.
Watch out for the WD, it'll gum up on you. I have been using Break Free for about the last 15 years, for both cleaning and lubing. I wipe everything down with it, let is set for about half an hour, then reassemble. Works like a charm, no complaints, no rust.
NCW Ray
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Yep, same here, I've been using Breakfree CLP exclusively since about the time it hit the market. Prior to retirement my department used it on all their Sigs, MP5's, AR15's & 870's too.
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Month old thread but when I got my m&p9 a few weeks ago I was recommended to try eezox as cleaner and dry lube. 160 rounds so far with no issues. Just picked up a small bottle of Hoppes Elite though after reading high reviews. Will still clean with eezox then use hopes elite to lubricate.
Old_Salt
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I use Sentry Solutions. Its a dry lube so your M&P won't get all gunked up even in less than ideal conditions, Love it. Check it out here:
Sentry Solutions | On guard against corrosion, friction and wear
Sentry Solutions | On guard against corrosion, friction and wear
stang1911
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GUNS MUST BE INTERNAL COMBUSTION
Motor oil, ATF fluid, Axle grease, are you kidding me! You must be so tight you sqweak "no pun intended"!
Motor oil, ATF fluid, Axle grease, are you kidding me! You must be so tight you sqweak "no pun intended"!
irishjig
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remember growing up with the hoppes smell as a small lad, knowing daddys a going hunting, and i also so use with a great smile on my face, cause i know i'am a going HUNTING ......
stang1911
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TAROMAN
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If it rotates, it gets Mobil 1 10W30. If it slides, it gets synthetic general purpose grease (LE Monolec, as my brother works for them and I get a great deal on it). Nothing has ever stuck, worn out, or malfunctioned in any way due to lubricant failure.
Then again, I'm not fighting in the Chosin resorvoir, either.
Then again, I'm not fighting in the Chosin resorvoir, either.
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Dick Craig
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I joined this forum late and certainly have no surprises but I used EEZOX for years and like it for my carry guns because it dries to a hard finish, so it doesn't attract lint. I still add a few drops of 5-30w synthetic oil on the rail and slide. I also clean with either Breakfree CLP or Hoppes Solvent. I don't use grease after shooting in a match on the coast a few years ago and having friction problems due to the grease getting hard in the cool air. That affected my Steel Challenge pistol big time.
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