Gun Cleaning Products

[lmacrichter]

I have read a lot about gun oils and cleaning products lately and have a question. Most people seem to use Hoppes, Remoil or Lucas. I have been using Otters products since I got my first shot gun when I was 9 years old. I am 64 now and have never had a problem with Otters. Just wondered if I am missing something or if it is as good as the other products I read about.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Nope. Lots of opinions about what's "best" but there's nothing wrong with what you're using if it works for you. People have their preferences, and there's nothing wrong with that. You can try other items to see how they work for you, or experiment to see if some things work better for certain situations, but there's no reason you have to change.

 

[susieqz]

heck, transmission fluid seems to work about as good as any.

 

[Salty RI]

I use Hoppes because my wife hates the smell. [emoji1]

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[medic15al]

I have read a lot about gun oils and cleaning products lately and have a question. Most people seem to use Hoppes, Remoil or Lucas. I have been using Otters products since I got my first shot gun when I was 9 years old. I am 64 now and have never had a problem with Otters. Just wondered if I am missing something or if it is as good as the other products I read about.

Otters or Outers?

 

[Smith357]

Been using Ed's Red since it was posted on FIDO Net, it's cheap and it works.

Ed's Red Bore Cleaner

 

[Doogie85]

I would guess there are a whole lot of "miracle products" out there and more being introduced all the time as bigger, better and faster.
I always figured if it works for me and I like it, why keep searching for the new and improved? If it works for you and you like it, keep using it.

 

[lmacrichter]

Otters or Outers?

Spelling error.

 

[carpriver]

The last couple guns I bought has a sample of Lucas oil, I have tried the CLP it works pretty well. But I have Hoppe's around for soaking the semi auto barrels.

 

[jbtrucker]

For me Hoppes and Rem oil seems to work best on my stainless pistols and CLP for the Shield .

 

[PJO1425]

Hoppe's & Gunslick.

 

[Pequod]

Ballistol. Cleans the bore, lubricates the action, never solidifies, also good for wood, leather, and easy on skin. It's really almost too good to believe, but it is my all around first choice for all lubricating needs, hinges, threads, but also for gun cleaning. You don't need a rubber mat on your workbench, the wood looks better after Ballistol is on it. Just my opinion, yours may vary!

 

[ExRanger714]

I use Hoppes because my wife hates the smell. [emoji1]

The wife puts a touch behind her ears when she wants to . . .

Says it's all that gets my attention anymore.

 

[hobby-gunsmith]

gun cleaning products

I have been using MPRO7 products for many years and recommend the products to my students. They work best for me and on the forearms for the Law Enforcement agency that I held as armorer. The military uses the product and many other law enforcement agencies use the product. I would certainly try other products and stick with the one that works best for you.

Nick

 

[Bkreutz]

I think I have tried just about every lubricating and cleaning product ever made. Now I use Brake Clean and Mobil 1 on everything except the slide rails. I use Slide Glide (sold by Brian Enos) on the slide when doing a cleaning, Mobil 1 is used at a match if the gun feels like it's starting to drag. During the season I probably shoot around 800 rounds a week on average. Haven't had any problems. I don't think there is anything wrong with the "snake oil" products, just don't think they're necessary. (the oil I get for free (sort of) my wife and I's cars both take Mobil 1.

 

[Old_Cop]

I'm a fool for what's new, but I seem to always go back to Hoppes for cleaning and Slip 2000 EWL for lubrication. I do use a grease on aluminum frame pistols like EWG, Hurley's Gold or TW25.

 

[Salty RI]

She's my kind of gal. [emoji1]

The wife puts a touch behind her ears when she wants to . . .

Says it's all that gets my attention anymore.

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[rockquarry]

For cleaning handguns , lots of products work fine, but I doubt anything will work any better than plain Hoppes #9 or Ed's Red.

The late Warren Page, long-time gun writer, hunter, and benchrest shooter who received many product samples was once asked his opinion on the best bore cleaner. His reply was simply, "Whatever's free".

 

[vytoland]

ive been using "weapon shield" for years. works very well on my S&W revolvers.....

 

[nachogrande]

THE ORIGINAL, THE BEST, AND FREE!

ELBOW GREASE.