Frog Lube???
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gpetrucci85
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I use frog lube on all of my and my wife's guns. I use on my M&P 9c, and my M&P 15 sport. works great. Like I said, I use it on all of our firearms.
I really like it. I have switched to it for all of my firearms. I agree with the previous post, it is a little more difficult to apply the first time, after the first application it is much easier. and cleaning after shooting is a breeze. I just wipe down with a microfiber towel, run a bore snake down the barrel and apply a small amount of the liquid lube to the barrel. It also smells better.
Harrison
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I use Mobile 1 mixed with a dash of ATF on all my guns. It is inexpensive, works great, and available everywhere. My second choice of lubricant is Breakfree CLP. It is inexpensive, available almost everywhere and works great. Ballistol also works well. One poster noted Frog Lube was shown to work really well on Glocks. Funny, Glocks are one of the few firearms that work just as well with no lube as they do with lube. I have never used Frog Lube and don't intend to. There are to many proven good lubes available to strart using one just because it is expensive and has a catchy name. I guess that makes me a curmudgeon
baccusboy
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FrogLube has many great reviews, and I have no doubt it would serve you well.
I might try it some day, but I have such a supply of other stuff that works, I have no need to purchase it soon.
I might try it some day, but I have such a supply of other stuff that works, I have no need to purchase it soon.
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NUTTBALL763
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I love Frog Lube. It's all bio based and non toxic. I like that I can sit at my coffee table or dinner table without any worries. It also smells good. I really became a believer when I was at training last month and we were using a new frangible ammo. I had just gave my .223 a Frog Lube cleaning and my rifle was the only one not jamming. I use it on all of my M&P's also.
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Love it. Been using it on 3 pistols (Ruger LCP, S&W M&P, XDM) since each one was new. All work flawlessly and show no noticeable wear. Highly recommend it.
I use it exclusively now. First application is after a degreasing with rubbing alcohol and apply. I don't heat the gun. I just go shoot it and it gets hot.
I then wipe the gun down after use and reapply.
The gun gets more slippery where applied and soon I find myself using less lube and elbow grease to clean.
What really convinced me is after using it on my DI LMT AR. Slick stuff.
I then wipe the gun down after use and reapply.
The gun gets more slippery where applied and soon I find myself using less lube and elbow grease to clean.
What really convinced me is after using it on my DI LMT AR. Slick stuff.
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I've been using it on my M&P9 for a few months now with no problems. Like someone pointed out the first application is the hardest. Afterwards, it's pretty easy. It doesn't stink up the house and isn't greasy on the hands.
The best comparison I can come up with is it's like Rain-X for your gun. Doesn't allow gunk stick; it wipes off.
The best comparison I can come up with is it's like Rain-X for your gun. Doesn't allow gunk stick; it wipes off.
pyro
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I haven't used it, but there is something to be said for not "stinking up the house". This is my wife's complaint not mine. Being a retired chemist and a long time pyro, I love the smell of solvents and burning gun powder. Maybe frog lube is the answer to my wife's intolerance. I think I will give it a try.
bolewine
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Another good product is gunzilla much like froglube it cleared up some issues with my 22a. I now use it on all of my guns now! Check it out!
wingnuut
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The frog lube will smoke when barrel gets hot, saw a demo where froglube would burn and leave black residue ,where as syn. lube known as super lube was clean and no smoke,you can get a tube of it at any hardware store for 6 bucks and will last for years, New glocks come with copper antiseize as lube any auto parts store has it.
Not my experience, even on the AR. I don't lube with the liquid, only the paste.
BlueOvalBandit
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I saw this video and froglube burned clean
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Frog lube, LaRue MG lube, Weaponshield CLP
The OP is looking for feedback on Froglube. He is not asking what YOU use. If you have nothing good to say or no experience with Froglube (and you dont intent do) what do you feel it is necessary to talk down on it? Just doesnt make sense.
N4KVE
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He is offering an alternative to use. While Froglube is near $4 an ounce, Mobil 1 is $6 a quart. How do we know Froglube isn't repackaged Mobil 1? The OP might be interested to know there are products of equal quality for a lot less cash. GARY
The OP was asking about Froglube, positives or negatives. I didnt see anywhere where he was asking what else to use. If someone said, "i tried it but did not like it because..........." then thats understandable. When someone chimes in and has nothing but negatives to say about something that he hasnt tried and does not intend to, then its uncalled for.
It reminds me of the threads like someone asking if they should get a sig 229 or sig 226 and you always have "the guy" that says "get a glock".
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PHPistols
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Anybody actually test the frog lube to over 500 rounds through it without lubricating?
What about without cleaning over 500 rounds with froglube?
What about without cleaning over 500 rounds with froglube?
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Mob1 is also a petrochemical, which is harmful to human body, esp in prolonged contact with the skin, like when cleaning and applying. Plus it will run out of the weapon. The FL paste stays put.
IMO the expense is worth additional peace of mind after watching my father die of B Cell lymphoma due to exposure to such chemicals.
I wouldn't call it a test, but I'll share my experience.
I did a carbine class with over 500 rounds in a single day with no cleaning or lube during the 500rds. Not even a couple of drops in the BCG, mid day like I had to do when running break free, so the weapon was not run wet either. FL Paste will liquify when hot, and keep lubing. It will reactive when re-heated also.
The class was a week long (~2000 5.56 and ~600 rds 9mm) and after each day I would perform the 10-15 minutes cleaning of my AR and G19 during the down time before hitting chow hall. The G19 only got wiped down and then cleaned at the end of week.
One day, 2 bolt gas ring blowouts and the LMT never missed a beat,
A typical outing outside of classes with my AR is 200+ rounds in simulated CQB training within 2 hours. Multiple shots, multiple targets, varying positions including prone, urban prone in desert like South Tx conditions. The weapon gets used as intended. I don't bench rest my AR and shoot 25-50 rounds.
My cleaning regimen has changed for all my weapons however, due to FL.
Bore snake with 3-4 passes of a bore snake w/FL, wipe down receiver, BCG, bolt with lightly lubed patches with FL liquid, and reapply paste. No dedicated cleaners/solvents, no chamber brushes, no excessive scrapping or removal of carbon. Only FL.
My LMT is 18 months old, has >8k rounds through it. It has only known Froglube and it has not experience a single malfunction. Even with 2 blown gas rings.
Having mil training, I used to be super anal about cleaning an AR. Not anymore and the reliability of the LMT and the effectiveness of FL are the 2 primary reasons I don't worry about it as much. For all my weapons.
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Froglube
Use it on my S&W 1911 and Beretta 92fs. Easy to clean, no smoke, smells good, and can save on the nitrile gloves.
Use it on my S&W 1911 and Beretta 92fs. Easy to clean, no smoke, smells good, and can save on the nitrile gloves.
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I've put 450 rounds through my M&P 22LR using FL without any issues and you know how dirty 22 rimfire rounds are. The gun still cleaned up easily and looked good afterward.
As stated before, FL is natural biodegradable lube. I don't wear gloves to clean my gun, when applying, I use my fingers and a q-tip in tight places. And it does not dry out your hands like petrochemical based solvents. I will always use it as long as it is available.
Will41
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I like Weapon Shield. It works well for me.
