Lubrication of S&W's

[SMSgt]

I've used all the auto products (Mobil-1, ATF, bearing greases, etc.), 3-in-1 oil, various "gun" products, and frankly, they all work just fine. The only product that failed miserably is WD-40. Seeing as guns don't read the fancy ads in the magazines, they don't care much what you use--as long as you use something.

If you feel better using the $12 an ounce specialty stuff, do it. If the $6/Qt Mobil-1 fills the bill, you've got a lifetime supply in a single container. Just keep you firearm clean and lubed with something; it will love you for it.

 

[Hearsedriver]

I've used all the auto products (Mobil-1, ATF, bearing greases, etc.), 3-in-1 oil, various "gun" products, and frankly, they all work just fine. The only product that failed miserably is WD-40. Seeing as guns don't read the fancy ads in the magazines, they don't care much what you use--as long as you use something.

If you feel better using the $12 an ounce specialty stuff, do it. If the $6/Qt Mobil-1 fills the bill, you've got a lifetime supply in a single container. Just keep you firearm clean and lubed with something; it will love you for it.

You nailed it ! Smartest post in this thread !

 

[poe]

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[Hearsedriver]

Interesting artical and being the sucker that i am, I ordered 2, 12 oz. spray cans of Lubriplate FMO-AW oil, 350-AW weight to try out. All kidding aside, it does seem like a good lubricant according to the Lubriplate website.

 

[03Fatboy]

I found the lubriplate product difficult to purchase in sizes other than bulk, but I did stumble across a seller of the grease and oil packaged in smaller amounts for firearms uses. If you google lubrikits you will find the seller (No Affiliation).

 

[1 old 0311]

I use either Mobil 1 or CLP. Been using both for decades with good results.

 

[Hearsedriver]

I found the lubriplate product difficult to purchase in sizes other than bulk, but I did stumble across a seller of the grease and oil packaged in smaller amounts for firearms uses. If you google lubrikits you will find the seller (No Affiliation).

You are correct. I got am email today from the company that I ordered from and they wanted a 12 can minimum with a $25.00 HazMat fee. I said no thanks. I'll give the Dextron ATF a try.