Lubrication of S&W's

[Skeeziks]

I have been using Hoppe's for 50 years. Never had a problem, an issue, nor RUST......

It is only OIL....

I've still got a bottle of Hoppe's that I bought about 10 years ago and I use it on certain other guns; but I was just wondering what everybody's personal preference was.

 

[srgvaz]

Have you ordered the Ballistol from Midway yet?

Maybe around Christmas time unless you want to send me some to try out...

 

[Rule3]

Ballistoil or Sportsmans oil is essentially Mineral oil. It is not toxic, can be used on metal, wood, leather etc. It is good as a lubricant and rust preventative, not the best for cleaning or solvent like uses. It works very well.Inexpensive.

I have been using the Mil Comm TW 25B Synthetic oil and grease. A little bit goes a looong way.

Mil-Comm Products - TW-25B – synthetic lubricant protectant grease or oil for firearms, fishing reels, locks and hardware. - For Sig Sauer Owners and Enthusiasts

 

[Skeeziks]

Maybe around Christmas time unless you want to send me some to try out...

I would gladly send you some...if I had any.

I've yet to purchase any. I'm still a "Ballistol virgin."

 

[Gary7]

Ballistoil or Sportsmans oil is essentially Mineral oil. It is not toxic, can be used on metal, wood, leather etc.

While Ballistol does have pharmaceutical grade mineral oil in it, it's the plant-derived esters that are the part of the formula that give Ballistol its unique properties.

 

[chief38]

Can't beat Remoil on a carry gun. It rapidly evaporates leaving a Teflon and wax coating behind that will not stain clothes, but will lubricate and protect your carry piece without collecting dust and dirt.

 

[Skeeziks]

Can't beat Remoil on a carry gun. It rapidly evaporates leaving a Teflon and wax coating behind that will not stain clothes, but will lubricate and protect your carry piece without collecting dust and dirt.

How does wax not collect dust and dirt?

 

[chief38]

Remoil

If you want a technical answer, I do not have one. All I know is that it does and it works very well. It is very very thin, not a heavy waxy substance one would normally think of wax as. Give it a try. I have been using it for many years and it has NEVER let me down!

Remoil is also about the best lubricant I have ever used on non firearm household items as well. I use it on sliding doors, door hinges, tools, machinery, knives. etc. and just about ANYTHING that needs lubrication and rust prevention where you don't want a messy greasy staining residue. It does not collect dust and debris at all. I carry a carbon steel pocket knife all the time and I tend to sweat a lot in the summer. I have found no better product to protect it from rusting then the Remoil. GREAT STUFF!!

 

[Sixgun Southpaw]

I used to use rem oil for my revolvers. But I bought some of S&W's advanced gun oil and it works far better. I can spin my cylinder and it just keeps going with the gun open. For autos I use TW25B. Used it on deployment and loved it. Stays where it's put and doesn't attract sand or dust and doesn't burn off. Every time I run out I try something different. Figure it's the only way to find what works best for me.

 

[W.V.Martin]

I got caught without any gun oil once after getting rained on and shotgun got wet so I used what was handy. Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle 20W50 synthetec. Worked pretty good so I put some in a little squirt bottle and keep it handy!
W.V.Martin

 

[MR.G]

Remoil works pretty good. I remove the sideplate and spray Remoil to remove the crud and lubricate the parts.

 

[TAC]

G96 Gun Treatment. I've been using it for 46 years.

G96 Products Co. Online Store: Gun Treatment ®

 

[part-time]

Kroil? ...just wondering.

 

[TAROMAN]

Kroil? ...just wondering.

Ah, the oil thread!

Kroil is what I use for cleaning guns. Let'em soak - even overnight. Will even penetrate under lead in barrels. I see that as more of a cleaner than a lube.

As for lube in my revolvers, I use a dab of good old Gunslick graphite grease on the slidy bits and a good oil on the rest. In fact, just picked up a can of Rem-Oil that was on sale in the local Wally World.

 

[Hearsedriver]

I recently did an experiment on my 65-2 comparing the thicker viscocity Hoppes vs. the thin Rem Oil . By removing the side plate and throughly cleaning the action with Gun Scrubber both times, I found the Rem Oil to be superior to the Hoppes. The Rem made the DA pull much easier and slicker where-as the Hoppes gave the action a "gummy" feel with a harder trigger pull. My 2 cents : )

 

[dcxplant]

Mobil 1 20w50. Sticks like glue. A little goes a long way.

I used to use Rem-oil but it always reminded me of sewing machine/shredder oil.

 

[arjay]

I've used a number of different oils over 40 yrs and they all work pretty good if you do your part.Now i just use whatever I have handy.Usually the latest and greatest freebie my bil gives me ;-)

 

[ContinentalOp]

Currently I use BreakFree CLP for cleaning and Gun Butter oil for lubing the internals of my revolvers.

However, like some other posters have said, just about any good lubricant will work, whether it's gun oil or motor oil.

 

[lmcgust]

Militec on semi autos and hoppes on revolvers. Militec is great but is expensive.

 

[TAC]

G96 for my revolvers.