How satisfied are you with Froglube? (2014)

[Llando88]

I've seen a number of threads recently that concerned me about Froglube.

I've had success, but wondered what the forum thought, in terms of overall satisfaction with the product. I.e., what is the percentage of users that are satisfied with Froglube?

So:

If you are a Froglube user, how satisfied are you with it?

 

[Llando88]

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V/R

Rich

 

[Arik]

I'm fine with it. Just like have no problems with hopes 9 and blued/stainless/nickel guns.

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[yeti]

Interesting idea, but did not work well for me in cold weather. No thanks. Good marketing, though.

 

[Hotshot10]

I think it works adequately, but it's not any better than several cheaper lubes.

 

[TucsonMTB]

Frog Lube will NOT replace the more conventional lubricants that have worked so well on the rest of my firearms for many years.

I do use it sparingly on our J-frames, in part because my earlier experimentation with other lubricants was not very satisfying. Yes, I am a bit of a revolver newbie.

On revolver lockwork, where a very thin film of Frog Lube provides very smooth operation, I especially like the way it stays put.

The one little jar of the paste form that I bought relatively inexpensively should be a lifetime supply.

 

[chipking]

Purchased a Sig 220 Elite that had been Froglubed. Did not like the feel and after a couple of FTFs I spent a few hours striping and relubing the entire pistol. Internals that had Froglube were hard to take apart and left waxy residue around pin holes during dis-assembly. Used CorrosionX sparingly and re-assembly was silky smooth and no more FTFs.
Never bought or even considered Froglube for my personal use after that.
Chip King

 

[moxie]

I've been using cheap motor oils, greases, gun oils, transmission fluids, LSA, CLP, etc. for over 50 years on all kinds of guns in all kinds of conditions. (Even WD-40 and 3-in-1 oil!!) I've never had a lubricant induced failure on any of my guns. I've never experienced corrosion on any of my guns.

Given the above, I have to ask why one would pay the princely sums Froglube is asking, and have to go through a clean and prep drill to boot? What could it possibly gain me? Or you?

Perfect functioning is perfect functioning.

Corrosion free is corrosion free.

It's impossible to improve upon these.

 

[S&W1006]

I have had zero problems with Froglube.

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[Smitty357]

I have some in house stuff ive used on everything mechanical for a many years. Never had an issue with it at any time. It leaves a small teflon coat after it dries and works very well.

 

[Caster]

I am off and on with frog lube. Been playing around with it for a couple of years. So far so good.

 

[Autococker07]

I am nyeh on it for most of my guns.... I am NOT convinced that it protects against corrosion as an oil or wax will.....

The two things I use it on are my long distance rifle barrel, and suppressors. My suppressors are heat treated before use, and wipe completely clean with only a paper towel.... the stuff works great in that application. Have never used it below 19 F, so I am a bit scared about it gumming up in really cold weather.....

 

[Rastoff]

Frog Lube is an entirely new idea. If used properly, it works just fine. Most people who have trouble with it, myself included, are not using it right.

To use it properly, you need to start by heating whatever you put it on. This is easy to do and really doesn't take me any longer than I would with any new gun. Then, once the parts have cooled, it needs to be completely wiped off. Then assemble the gun and press on with your life.

On my guns, this process has made them much easier to clean after shooting them. Carbon and dirt just wipes right off.

However, I too had problems with it becoming gummy. On my 1911 it actually retarded the slide motion. I never had a failure, but the slide was noticeably harder to move by hand. I learned that I had used too much. Once I got the excess off, it worked fine.

I'm still on the fence. I marked Satisfied on the poll. For my M&Ps it has bee great. It's just the 1911s that have had issues. After many years of putting oil on guns it's hard to run the gun after wiping it completely off.

 

[TheMystro]

Froglube (liquid) viscosity in the cold...
Needles to say I am NOT a fan.

Froglube at room temperature but sitting out for a few days. (Note it is already firming up even at room temperature.)

 

[Justin69]

Frog Lube is simply the BEST product I have ever used on my guns!! I like it for the following reasons; 1. It does NOT attract dust & dirt like petroleum based products do. 2. It is designed for use in ALL environments including dusty, dry, dessert like conditions, muddy, salt water, hot & humid conditions, and also arctic environments this is even addressed in the "frequently asked questions" section of there website. 3. Its made in America. 4. Its non-toxic, non-flammable, harmless to plastic & rubber, & does not stink.

 

[S&WForty]

I have two range outings with it on my Shield and 686. The ease of cleaning is no exaggeration. The way the crud wipes right off is great. With the 686, the cylinder was not stained as it was in the first two petroleum-protected outings. My assumption is the petroleum products burn on the surface while the FL doesn't.

My #1 reason to switch was the nontoxic aspect. The other cleaners and oil's fumes were on my last nerve, and handling the parts while wearing gloves was difficult. I nearly dropped a barrel a few times.

The post-range cleaning is icing on the cake.

When used sparingly as directed, the product will go a long ways. It's not overpriced if you ask me.

 

[Bkreutz]

I don't dunk my guns in Froglube, I don't put them in the refrigerator either. I shoot 50,000 plus rounds a year and have not had a problem with any of my pistols and I use Froglube exclusively. I do clean them every couple of thousand rounds. Can't think of anything else to say. With an M&P I think anything will work, so pick your favorite lube/grease/oil/lard/whatever, it will still keep working. I kinda like the smell of Froglube, it has that "minty" aroma.

 

[S&WForty]

I stand corrected. FrogLube does cost more. ;(

I am just itching to go shoot my pistols because they are so easy to clean after a session. FrogLube is making me burn through a lot more ammo, and that's costing me more money!!!

 

[steve462x0]

I broke my AR15 in with it and have had no issues as of yet, it does wipe clean easy, doesn't attack dirt, and my local range uses it exclusively on all their rentals.

 

[SpringGunTunes]

You should have wiped it off like the instructions said, not left it in a pile. If you flood your pistol with Frog Lube you can expect poor results.
1- Apply Frog Lube.
2- Wipe off all surfaces with a microfiber towel.
3- Great results.

If you can't follow the directions, don't use it.
Geez.
Rob

Froglube (liquid) viscosity in the cold...
Needles to say I am NOT a fan.

Froglube at room temperature but sitting out for a few days. (Note it is already firming up even at room temperature.)