I have a Smith and Wesson .4013 which is Aluminum, and Stainless. I was turned on to a product called Ballistol. I know I can use it on the barrel and slide for cleaning, and lubrication, but my question is, will it hurt the Aluminum, or anything else for that matter! I know Hicock45 uses it on his Glocks, but that is a polymer receiver! Main thing is that I don't want to ruin the finish on my gun! It has Mineral spirits in it like C.L.P, so I wouldn't think that it would mar the finish, but I want to find a YES or NO answer!! Anyone out there use this product, or have any recommendations? All help would be appreciated!!!
"Now,I did have some initial fears of using Ballistol on anodized aluminum and finely finished blued weapons due to its mild alkaline nature.After several conversations with Dr.Zettler at Klever-Ballistol in Germany and a few other folks in the know,those fears were put to rest."
If you google on "ballistol +aluminum" you'll see more of the same. I used to use Ballistol on fine precision airguns and now on my various all-steel and aluminum/steel handguns no problems that I can see. Not as aggressive as some other cleaners you need to give it time to work.
