Gunzilla vs Slip 2000

[formernuke]

I swear everytime I would clean one of my guns with the good old hoppes #9 my wife would threaten to divorce me. After a while the smell started to bother me also so I picked up a bottle of gunzilla figuring I would give it a try. Then I was talking to a gunsmith and he recommended slip 2000.

The Gunzilla is being used on a M&P 40 full size. It is the only cleaner/lube that has been used on a brand new gun.

The Slip 2000 is being used on a M&P 45 full size. It is the only cleaner/lube that has been used on a brand new gun.

I just started this so I will update from time to time. First impressions so far.

Both seem to clean well and make follow up cleaning easier.

The Slip 2000 is thicker and first impressions are that it might lube better.

 

[erick1987]

i use the slip 2000. i like it. though it is not likely that you will see any difference imo.

 

[PattonTime]

Gunzilla vrs.

I had this same problem.
With the wife complaining that is.
Have since lost the wife, but I am still using Gunzilla.
So, I will be very interested to see how these compare.
I just don’t know what else could beat Gunzilla, it cleans well and does not smell.
Another odd thing, if any spills while I am cleaning my dogs go for it like its a treat.
I stop them, but thinks it odd, as I can’t see what attracts them.
I have two female Labrador Retrievers , now they are not exactly discerning when it comes to food, but still.....

 

[SMR]

Love me some Gunzilla! The stuff is amazing.

 

[PastureOfMuppets]

Have since lost the wife, but I am still using Gunzilla.
So, I will be very interested to see how these compare.

That is a fascinating two sentences.

 

[serpentine]

My wife does not like smelly things inside our home that our children could breathe in. In her defense, I still had some of the old batch #9 that apparently is a little toxic. Anyway, I switched to the Hoppes Elite, and I use a little spritzer bottle. There is a hint of an odor, but nothing lasting, and it works well enough for me.

 

[Rastoff]

I've been using Slip 2000 for some time now and it's my favorite lube. I find it works better on the 1911 than Frog Lube. I haven't used Gunzilla.

I've used strictly Frog Lube on my M&Ps. It hasn't let me down and the guns are super easy to clean after shooting. Even so, I think I'm going to go completely to Slip 2000 when I run out of other lubes. I just like it better and it's non-toxic.

 

[johns961]

I have used both. I used to be a big gunzilla fan. It cleans very good. But I found out if I leave it on the firearms for a very long time as a rust protector it changes to a thick gunk. Slip2000 cleans just as well and does not solidify.
That is what I use now. Both are suppose to be nontoxic.

 

[highaltitude]

Slip 2000 EWL for me. Use it on all my firearms, including my bike chain. Never tried Gunzilla, but have tried several others.

 

[formernuke]

I have used both. I used to be a big gunzilla fan. It cleans very good. But I found out if I leave it on the firearms for a very long time as a rust protector it changes to a thick gunk. Slip2000 cleans just as well and does not solidify.
That is what I use now. Both are suppose to be nontoxic.

I heard that after I had gotten some so I figured I would try others out as well. Next range trip and cleaning is on sunday

 

[TheMystro]

Slip 2000 is the best I have found and I have tried more than most.

 

[El Campo]

I was convined to use Gunzilla at the NRA show in Houston and I have used it on all of my firearms since then (Daniel Defense AR, Zastava AK, bunch of M&Ps, a few 870's). I love it. On the AR I was having some FTF issues and literally all I did was clean it with the Gunzilla (I used no additional lube whatsoever) and my FTF were reduced by at least 90%. It definitely has a smell but is more of an odd smell and not an offensive one. A little bit of it goes a long way too which is nice considering how expensive it is. I leave only the thinnest film possible and I shoot ALL of my firearms (and clean them regularly, even the AK) so haven't ever had the chance for them to get clotted up.

 

[Stu1205]

My wife always complained about the smell of the Hoppes #9 too.
They have another product called Hoppes Elite.
It is a bit more expensive, but it works better and has NO odor.
I have been using it ever since I found it.

Stu

 

[formernuke]

Ok so I went to the range last weekend, did not clean either gun. Went back this weekend got home and cleaned them both. This time I added a new test. After I got clean patches with each one I ran a batch of Hoppes Elite through the barrel.

The Slip 2000 gun.... nothing came out with the Hoppes Elite patch.

The Gunzilla gun.... a small amount of fouling came out with the Hoppes Elite patch.

They both are cleaning very well and it might be an isolated incident that I got some more out with the Hoppes Elite. I will repeat the test at a later date and see what the results are.

I have noticed that Gunzilla does have a smell though not anywhere as offensive as the Hoppes #9. Slip 200 has no smell that I can detect.

I continue to be amazed how quickly I clean the guns with both of these products. I'm using 1/4 of the number of patches I used when using Hoppes #9

 

[webfarmer]

I joined the Slip 2000 bandwagon recently for lubrication. Trying it out on my XDm and M&P 10 (.308). Don't know about cleaning differences but my mind thinks both actions are smoother since using it. Could be a vivid imagination. Good luck!

 

[moxie]

Guys, lest you forget, Hoppes #9 and burnt JP-4/8 are the smells of freedom as jet noise is the sound of freedom. Don't go gettin' all wobbly.

Haven't seen a gun that #9 couldn't clean. As far as lube, get a can of Mobil 1 and some Mobil grease and you've got a lifetime supply, all for under $20.00 total (including a bottle of #9).

 

[bjb4242]

Too bas smelly stuff is a problem. I use eezox and I like the smell-the smell of a clean gun that will not rust. I wear nitrile gloves and don't snort it because it is toxic. used to use slip 2000, but that stuff is pricey and no one carried it locally

 

[falconman515]

I have been trying the Gunzilla and it cleans VERY well.

And i lube up with ballistol.

I have read SO much about this Slip2000 stuff.

I recently purchased a M&P9 Pro CORE and I want to get a little grease going on the front and rear slide points along with a better lube.

Would using this option below that Mystro posted be the best for lubing all the main parts with EWL and then 4 dots on the slide area with the EWG?

I have been trying to find better option for lube then Gunzilla and Ballistol.

Here is the exact set I am thinking about buying to lube my M&P9 .....

Slip 2000 is the best I have found and I have tried more than most.

 

[Bkreutz]

Every one has a different opinion about which lube is the best, how does one determine that? I don't know. I use Froglube on all my pistols, my competition Core has over 60K rounds through it since June of last year. I clean it once a week, so that's every 1-1.2K rounds. Never had a lube related failure (I had to replace a trigger return spring at around 50K). Does Froglube work better than other lubes? I don't know, I haven't done a scientific test. I do know it's not as messy and oily as Breakfree (my previous lube). Honestly, I think you could lube these things with any kind of oil and they would run fine. Get whatever lube you feel comfortable with and stop worrying about what is the better lube. Go out and shoot your pistol, it's more fun than cleaning it.

 

[Rastoff]

Based on the design of the M&P, I'd like to test it with no lube to see how long it took to fail.

I currently have about 800 rounds through my M&P 40 without cleaning it. I just don't shoot it enough to really see how long it will go before a cleaning related failure occurs.