best solvents and lube for a polymer frame
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shawn mccarver
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Old Hoppe's No. 9 solvent followed by Break Free CLP works just fine.
BobC357
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Blow out with a compressor at 80 PSI.
Hoppes No. 9 for the barrel and metal parts. Gun oil on the rest.
Hoppes No. 9 for the barrel and metal parts. Gun oil on the rest.
Denversteve
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MPro7 is as good as it gets. Polymer doesn't matter as you only need to lube contact/friction points which are all steel on steel.
Lineman73
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It's hard to be green!
FROG LUBE!! RIB-IT!!
FROG LUBE!! RIB-IT!!
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Really go with FROG LUBE... It's non toxic, smells good and is safe for all parts of the weapon. A lot of cleaners are to corrosive. I switched about 6 months ago and it's all I use now.
zotzer
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+1 for Frog Lube!
I recently switched to MPro7 after trying a bunch of other cleaners. It is far and away a more effective cleaner than anything else I've tried. Each time I clean a gun with it that hasn't seen it before, I get an amazing amount of extra **** off the gun. With my full-sized M&P9, it got so much extra **** off compared to the previous cleaner, that the gun actually felt different when I cycled the slide by hand. It felt like I added about an extra $400 to the price of the gun :lol: It really is the only way to go, and that's even before you consider the benefits of low toxicity and minimal smell.
For lube, I've been extremely happy with the Weaponshield products. They're only slightly better performers than other top-tier synthetic oils, but I like their needle applicators better.
For lube, I've been extremely happy with the Weaponshield products. They're only slightly better performers than other top-tier synthetic oils, but I like their needle applicators better.
2tango2
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I've switched over to Frog Lube on just about all my guns.
danysw
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Hoppes 9 on the barrel, Breack Free CLP on other parts.
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How would you apply the frog lube to the polymer frame? Heating the frame up with a hair dryer safe? I heard that you are suppose to heat the parts up to around a 100 degrees. Was wondering if this was safe to do on the polymer frame? Im new at this so excuse me if this is a dumb question. Thanks!
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zotzer
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I don't heat up the frame. I will just wipe it on with my fingers and wipe it off really good with a microfiber cloth.
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Ok. I appreciate the feedback. I just ordered some froglube and was a little nervous about the idea of heating the polymer frame up. Thanks
Maddmax
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It would get hotter sitting in the sun. I wouldn't get carried away with Frog Lube on the polymer handgrip. Not that it would hurt it at all,it will get a "bit" slippery is all. Like Armor-All on a steering wheel...
Frog Lube also makes a bore cleaner that works well too. I use Frog Lube on EVERYTHING. Just follow the instructions and season the metal like it says.
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Ok. Thanks for the input! Yeah I only plan on putting the froglube on the point of contacts on the polymer frame. I imagine a conceal carry weapon isnt worth to much slippery.lol Do you guys heat the parts up to just a warm touch. I imagine you dont want it super hot but i guess this will all be explained in the directions. Just a little anxious to get this stuff.. lol
You can just use a hair dryer if you want 2. The intial treating of your firearm may seem like alot of work, but its worth it, and you dont have to treat it that often. Great product!!
