erick1987
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what kind of lube does everyone recomend and cleaning procedures. got my M&P 15-22 a month ago and looking for a good reliable lube safe for polymer. i know its all opinion but i want to have a few options and reviews before i buy.
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DelFuego
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Oh-Oh! You just opened up a can of worms around here!
perfectcircle1
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145,324 very long and scientific answers to follow...
Majorlk
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Just about anything that is polymer-safe (READ THE LABEL!!) will do just fine. most folks use of the CLP formulations.
The one thing NOT to use is WD40. While it does clean, it is neither a lubricant nor a protecter for firearms.
The one thing NOT to use is WD40. While it does clean, it is neither a lubricant nor a protecter for firearms.
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You might want to check out the videos by Fred Hart and his "Plate Of Truth" videos and see what happens when different brands of lubricants, cleaners and lead removal are put to the test.
yugowego
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Clean as you would any other firearm... Wipe everything dry... Add a thin layer of grease (personal preference) to the bolt rails... Shoot and enjoy!
JaPes
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I use Ballistol. IMO, Mobil1 0W-30 works just fine too.
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any quality clp does fine..the 15-22 is not exotic
make sure you take the bolt apart and clean and lube the slides. That's where most of the scratchy noise comes from when running dirty. I use weapon shield and clp to lube and milcom cleaner / degreaser to clean.. but I'm sure you'll hear a lot of different suggestions.
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Is CLP safe for the Mp 15-22? I've read the label on the CLP can and it does not state polymer safe anywhere.
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erick1987
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thoughts on m-pro 7?
FrikkinWeen
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Sir, your M&P 15 22 is so special and unique, that only the finest lubricants that NASA uses on the space shuttle will suffice.
Varangi
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what- you need to lubricate??? oh no
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erick1987
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just trying to get some ideas. i'm not familiar with gun oils and this is my first polymer gun. i want to protect my investment and keep it running like new. so if you don't have anything helpfull to say then simply don't post anything. thanks to all the helpfull posts from everyone else.
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Anything synthetic.
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Froglube works best for me.
Skinner1
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My wife suggests using KY
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She told me Astro-Lube!
I've been running Froglube on my 5.56 AR. 1,970 rounds in and my only issue of any kind was a single failure to feed caused by a magazine. Loving the Froglube. I didn't put it on the 15-22, but there's no reason not to. Good stuff and it smells great too!
yugowego
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Hoppes 9 for the win... Been using it for decades now with no issue... No need to change now 
Majorlk
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Just a clarification ...
You aren't taking the bolt apart, you are simply taking the bolt off the bolt carrier rails.
Majorlk
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One further note ...
If you can actually SEE the lube on a surface, you likely have too much. There is no need to soak any part with lube.
If you can actually SEE the lube on a surface, you likely have too much. There is no need to soak any part with lube.
TheMaineEvent
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Another vote for Ballistol.
