Lubricants
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ogilvyspecial
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I generally clean with Breakfree CLP, then lube with Breakfree LP, which, from what I understand, is the same as the CLP without the solvent.
The LP was supposedly developed for our Military's automatic cannons.
The LP was supposedly developed for our Military's automatic cannons.
cshoff
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Call me old fashioned, but I'm still using Rem Oil for most of my gun lubricating needs. The guns I use the most are used/torn down/cleaned/lubed so often, that I've just never seen the need for anything more. Most firearms require so little lubricant anyway, that nearly any quality lube will provide perfectly adequate lubricity to bearing surfaces and other moving parts.
ogilvyspecial
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When I asked my Pistolsmith what he recommended, he said essentially what you did, finishing up with, "Mobil 1 works good."
The main reason I'm currently using the Breakfree LP is because I found it at less than half off the regular price, which I never bought any at, and laid in a very long term supply. I like the idea that it's from the same family as the CLP so they should have good compatibility with each other.
Mobil 1 does work good. However price doesn't bother me too much. My guns are not only tools but investments also. So I use a lube and a grease.
I use Tetra Gun, Gun Butter, and sometimes Pro Gold. I really like the Gun Butter because it's easy to apply.
I used to use CLP until I noticed that it completely dissipated when the barrel got hot.
I know guys that still use good ole Hoppes and nothing else.
I use Tetra Gun, Gun Butter, and sometimes Pro Gold. I really like the Gun Butter because it's easy to apply.
I used to use CLP until I noticed that it completely dissipated when the barrel got hot.
I know guys that still use good ole Hoppes and nothing else.
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I've used Break Free CLP as a cleaner and lube pretty much from the time I started getting into shooting over 15 years ago and never had any issues with it.
Having said that, I have tried other products. I liked Tetra Gun. I used the grease on slide rails and lockwork, oil on the rest of the gun. It worked well for me. Last year I started using Gun Butter oil on my Glock 23 before I sold it and it worked well for me. I use it to lube my revolvers now because the needle applicator makes it easier to get lube where I need it. I still use CLP for cleaning, though.
I really want to try Lubriplate, but I still have enough lube on hand to last a while so I just haven't felt the need to get some.
I haven't tried it, at least not yet, but I've read that ATF works pretty good as a gun lubricant.
I think as long as you use a good quality lube and don't over-do it you'll be fine with whatever you choose.
Having said that, I have tried other products. I liked Tetra Gun. I used the grease on slide rails and lockwork, oil on the rest of the gun. It worked well for me. Last year I started using Gun Butter oil on my Glock 23 before I sold it and it worked well for me. I use it to lube my revolvers now because the needle applicator makes it easier to get lube where I need it. I still use CLP for cleaning, though.
I really want to try Lubriplate, but I still have enough lube on hand to last a while so I just haven't felt the need to get some.
I haven't tried it, at least not yet, but I've read that ATF works pretty good as a gun lubricant.
I think as long as you use a good quality lube and don't over-do it you'll be fine with whatever you choose.
Gunslinger808
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Another vote for CLP.
Mobil 1 hasn't failed me yet.
Moonman
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Gunsmiths have been known to use plain ole' 3 in 1 oil too.
I've switched from synthetic oil to Weapons Shield oil and grease on all my semi auto pistols and have noticed zero wear since. I was seeing some rail wear on the aluminum frame S&W's with synthetic oil alone.
On revolvers Weapons Shield oil seems to make clean up a bit easier, though I still use some synthetic gun oil too.
CLP only gets used for cleaning these days.
On revolvers Weapons Shield oil seems to make clean up a bit easier, though I still use some synthetic gun oil too.
CLP only gets used for cleaning these days.
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I’m curious how many people have alloy frame with wear from actual use of steel on alloy…
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Have wear from dirty lube acting as lapping compound on the two surfaces.
There are a few guns out there that have poly rails as part of the frame. The Ruger P95 seems to have no issue with its poly rails. The Remington 66’s all seem to be nice and tight all these years later. And the poly should be far easier to tear up than any alloy or steel. I say this because I see so many people that use way too much lube on their guns and then there are the guys that don’t want to clean their guns after use and say that over cleaning wear them out…
At this point in my life I find that if rails aren’t functioning very well it’s due to an improper fit and no lube will change that. It may make it function better but the lube isn’t the problem, it’s the band-aid on the boo boo.
So keep your guns clean and if you need lube then leave a thin minimalist film behind. Slides aren’t trying to pull up and away from frames; they are forced backwards with minimal up or downward pressure. Thus the thin and wimpy looking frame rails on Glocks last forever and Ruger can use plastic rails in its P95’s and those are still one of Ruger’s bread and butter guns. So if your gun needs some superior lube in order to function then your gun may have problems, not your lube or lack of it.
And FWIW, I use either Dexron ATF or Eezox on everything I own. No rust, no issues.
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Have wear from dirty lube acting as lapping compound on the two surfaces.
There are a few guns out there that have poly rails as part of the frame. The Ruger P95 seems to have no issue with its poly rails. The Remington 66’s all seem to be nice and tight all these years later. And the poly should be far easier to tear up than any alloy or steel. I say this because I see so many people that use way too much lube on their guns and then there are the guys that don’t want to clean their guns after use and say that over cleaning wear them out…
At this point in my life I find that if rails aren’t functioning very well it’s due to an improper fit and no lube will change that. It may make it function better but the lube isn’t the problem, it’s the band-aid on the boo boo.
So keep your guns clean and if you need lube then leave a thin minimalist film behind. Slides aren’t trying to pull up and away from frames; they are forced backwards with minimal up or downward pressure. Thus the thin and wimpy looking frame rails on Glocks last forever and Ruger can use plastic rails in its P95’s and those are still one of Ruger’s bread and butter guns. So if your gun needs some superior lube in order to function then your gun may have problems, not your lube or lack of it.
And FWIW, I use either Dexron ATF or Eezox on everything I own. No rust, no issues.
Chuck1217
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I also use CLP for cleaning, and Eezox for final touch. It is also a cleaner, but a good lube, too. I even dampened a rag with Eezox, keep it in my bag in a zip-loc bag, and after I shoot at the range just wipe the whole gun down with it. If my pistols are really dirty I will use the CLP, then Hoppes, and if I do it that thoroughly I usually put a little Outers oil on the slide. No reason, just made sense to me one day. But Eezox is used most- in fact time to get a new bottle.
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CLP and silicone works for me. Lately I've tried Hornady One Shot, esp. on my reloading press and dies. Leaves a dry coating that seems to stay cleaner longer. Most of these products seem to work, we just need to remember to use them as often as necessary.
The Sarge
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I use Weapon Shield CLP, which is the evolved FP-10, for total gun care. I have not found a better product. Bill
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MPro7 to clean and RemOil for lube.
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Stick to the MPRO 7 entire line of cleaners and lubricants. I have been using their products for years and as LE Armorer, I used it for the State guns. If the military uses it on the .50 cal and aircraft, you know it works darn good. Follow the instructions on their guide and you can't go wrong. What ever works best for you and you are happy with it.
Nick
Stick to the MPRO 7 entire line of cleaners and lubricants. I have been using their products for years and as LE Armorer, I used it for the State guns. If the military uses it on the .50 cal and aircraft, you know it works darn good. Follow the instructions on their guide and you can't go wrong. What ever works best for you and you are happy with it.
Nick
It's still made. Google TriFlow or such. I think you can get a hold of it.
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