Frog Lube

[4896worker]

My wife and I have used it for 2-3 years now on our carry guns seams to lube and protect ok . The big advantage is pleasant smell and no staining of clothing(remember the wife uses it and this is important to her makes carrying that more pleasant ) we also live were it rairly gets below freezing

 

[mauser9]

So many cleaning and lubing products it can drive one mad! Sticking with Breakfree CLP or Hoppe's and that's it.

 

[cowboy4evr]

" Safari Charlie " works for me . if you want cheaper and in bulk , then go the home brew route with " Eds Red " . I have heard good things about it . Over 100 yrs ago , the std cleaner was kerosene followed by a light oil.

 

[thomast]

Extreme weapon lube is a good oil. That vegetable oil froggy stuff can gunk up. Also not compatible with some other lubes if mixed.

I also used tetra grease on my m9. It's been there for years on my carry m9 and still as slick as when it went on.

 

[Mister X]

I'm indifferent to it. IMO they are all the same for our intended purposes. I'm sure there is a difference if you're in the deserts or if you're in the jungles is S. America or Southeast Asia and your firearm is with you at all times. But going from the range to the safe.....eh...all the same.

Excellent point.

Unless you are a Navy SEAL or something operating in extreme conditions, pretty much anything will work well enough. Since that is the case, it makes good sense to pick something non-toxic. I use any of the various non-toxic cleaners and for lube, I just use plain white mineral oil. It's cheap and has no health concerns regarding skin contact. Hoppes lubricating oil is nothing more than a low grade mineral oil and it's been working just fine for ordinary folks for decades.

 

[hkcavalier]

I was highly disappointed by FrogLube. Yes, I followed the instructions. I ended up having to spray a couple guns with brake cleaner and start over with regular petroleum-based lubricants.

Specifically, the stuff gets tacky in cold temperatures. Like, say, duck hunting in November in Washington State and the firing pin starts sticking in the bolt of a shotgun.

 

[armorer951]

The "paste" version of the product is great as a rust/oxidation preventer in inclement weather. Not as impressed with the cleaning and lubrication aspects of the frog products, and don't use them for that purpose. As the other posters have indicated, experienced problems associated with thickening viscosity at low temperatures.

Have been using Tetra spray, or Liquid Wrench Dry Lube or Liquid Wrench Silicone spray for cleaning/ lubrication in the winter months, and Tetra Lube and or Tetra grease, (autos) in the summer. The Liquid Wrench Dry Lube cuts through and cleans shooting debris well, and the carrier is very volatile. It evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. Use caution around plastics and wood finishes, follow label instructions.

From an armorer's perspective, less is better.

 

[thomast]

The "paste" version of the product is great as a rust/oxidation preventer in inclement weather. Not as impressed with the cleaning and lubrication aspects of the frog products, and don't use them for that purpose. As the other posters have indicated, experienced problems associated with thickening viscosity at low temperatures.

Have been using Tetra spray, or Liquid Wrench Dry Lube or Liquid Wrench Silicone spray for cleaning/ lubrication in the winter months, and Tetra Lube and or Tetra grease, (autos) in the summer. The Liquid Wrench Dry Lube cuts through and cleans shooting debris well, and the carrier is very volatile. It evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. Use caution around plastics and wood finishes, follow label instructions.

From an armorer's perspective, less is better.

+1 for tetra stuff. It stays put and lasts a long time.

 

[jack the toad]

True story...
Sometime ago, a guy at a g-show was demoing it and gave me a sample. He was eating the stuff (in small amounts) I guess to show it's safe/non-toxic, etc.
Anyway, I tried it on a gun and it seemed to be ok but I'm pretty light service on them. I haven't tried it on toast yet.

 

[ridgewalker]

I can't say I ever used Frog Lube but I use M Pro 7 gun cleaner spray and gun cleaner gel and gun oil all the time. Give it a try if you're looking for something non toxic. I can't smell it and no complaints from the wife and she has a nose like a picky bloodhound.

But just another thought about cleaning guns. Your cleaning products can be non toxic but the stuff you clean off your guns is still pretty toxic. That said I still think it is worth it to use non toxic products.

 

[thomast]

Regular oil(like mobile 1 or whatever) is not that toxic.

Now I had a can of gun cleaner that was CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride). Tht stuf is a great degreaser and so is benzene....those are toxic.

 

[OLDSTER]

IMHO-after trying it ? It's an over-rated, under-performing pain in the butt. What's the old adage; "an unnecessary attempt to solve a non-existent problem"

 

[hkcavalier]

IMHO-after trying it ? It's an over-rated, under-performing pain in the butt. What's the old adage; "an unnecessary attempt to solve a non-existent problem"

Underwhelming product with terrific marketing. Every class of products has at least one of these companies/products. Fiat, Kimber, Dos Equis, GEICO, et al

 

[RightWinger]

I know I'll probably get bashed for saying this, but years ago while at Knob Creek machine gun shoot, I met Arthur Ceiner, the mastermind behind the many 22 conversion kits. I asked him what lube he recommended and he pulled me close to him, and whispered in my ear..."any good quality synthetic motor oil", he said if its good enough for a formula 1 car at 15K rpms, it'll be fine for a machinegun or most any other gun. That was nearly 10 years ago and I have been using Mobil 1 synthetic every since and have never looked back. I am still using the same quart container I bought nearly 10 years ago as well, I just keep keep refilling a smaller container. I realize that they market all kinds of nifty new cool stuff, but its hard to argue the fact that a car engine sees more heat, more metal on metal contact, and more use than most any gun will......So why wouldn't a good quality motor oil work??

 

[gdc123]

I know I'll probably get bashed for saying this, but years ago while at Knob Creek machine gun shoot, I met Arthur Ceiner, the mastermind behind the many 22 conversion kits. I asked him what lube he recommended and he pulled me close to him, and whispered in my ear..."any good quality synthetic motor oil", he said if its good enough for a formula 1 car at 15K rpms, it'll be fine for a machinegun or most any other gun. That was nearly 10 years ago and I have been using Mobil 1 synthetic every since and have never looked back. I am still using the same quart container I bought nearly 10 years ago as well, I just keep keep refilling a smaller container. I realize that they market all kinds of nifty new cool stuff, but its hard to argue the fact that a car engine sees more heat, more metal on metal contact, and more use than most any gun will......So why wouldn't a good quality motor oil work??

I've been hearing this more and more. Using the oil, not the bashing lol