Oil for Revolvers

[Univibe]

Longtime Semi-auto shooter here. I use CLP on all semi automatic handguns and rifles. Pour it on liberally and have no problems.

But it seems that revolvers need a lighter oil, and need it applied sparingly, i.e. through a needle oiler.

I'm thinking that Rem Oil, Hoppe's gun oil, or even light sewing machine oil applied sparingly is the way to go.

What do the Pros say?

 

[Old cop]

I’ve been using generic gun oil for 50 years and have never had a problem.

 

[Arquebus357]

I prefer to use trumpet valve oil. This may, or may not, have something to do with the fact that I play a trumpet. Valve oil is about as light as oil can be.

 

[Narragansett]

Well, I need to get some more, but I like USA surplus LSA small arms weapon oil. Beyond that sewing machine oil. There was just recently a thread about this, and some people were using Mobil 1 synthetic car oil. Don't know much about that but the idea sounds good. I know a quart will last forever

 

[The Norseman]

Synthetic Oil the best for Cleaning and Protectant

I use Full Synthetic Motor Oil. A Quart Bottle
is reasonably priced. Lasts a long time. It does
not gum up and really protects the Metal well.

A light coat of Oil to me is; I run my finger
over the metal and it has a light sheen on it.

Also this way you can see and control how heavily
the Oil is applied.

I use Full Synthetic Motor Oil, along with Make-up
Remover Rounds, dampened with Syn Oil to Clean/wipe
down my Firearms. It cleans the black crude off
while putting on a protective lube barrier on the gun.

The best to you and your Endeavors.

 

[joe44va]

As many answers as there are members. I use Birchwood Casey Synthetic Gun Oil except Lubriplate grease on the star and hand.

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

Remoil. Hoppes. Used them for years.

 

[OLDSTER]

Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, Singer Sewing Machine oil, or 3-in-1 oil. Have used in all my guns for years.

 

[Laketime]

Remington oil is still the best. And it was developed specifically for firearms.

 

[Narragansett]

Remington oil is still the best. And it was developed specifically for firearms.

Well the LSA which stands for either lithium small arms or light small arms, I am sure was tested plenty by the military before it was adopted.

I use no Remington products. it is just a personal thing going back 30 years when they gave up the Lordship Club in Ct, and were less than loyal to many workers in CT when they closed their ammunition plants, and shot tower. Remember, this a company that employed generations of the same family. A way of life. No need to air it out, because it is a personal stance I choose to take

 

[MR.G]

Rem Oil for revolvers.

 

[Laketime]

Well the LSA which stands for either lithium small arms or light small arms, I am sure was tested plenty by the military before it was adopted.

I use no Remington products. it is just a personal thing going back 30 years when they gave up the Lordship Club in Ct, and were less than loyal to many workers in CT when they closed their ammunition plants, and shot tower. Remember, this a company that employed generations of the same family. A way of life. No need to air it out, because it is a personal stance I choose to take

I understand your point. For me as a young man and new shooter I asked the old timers at my gun range what the best product was and Remington was unanimous by all. The ability to not gum up actions no matter how often applied, and extreme long term storage under not so controlled environments.Availbility and reasonable price.

 

[armorer951]

Most current gun "oils", including Rem Oil, are simply a mixture of petroleum based by-products, like mineral oil and naphtha, and/or mineral spirits.

Read and heed the labels, especially the warnings about health concerns (carcinogens) and flammability. Some of the spray products like the Rem Oil aerosol, contain mostly naphtha, and are extremely flammable.

 

[Backlighting]

I've been following Hickok45's advice on revolver cleaning for some time...works for me.
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[M29since14]

I prefer to use trumpet valve oil. This may, or may not, have something to do with the fact that I play a trumpet. Valve oil is about as light as oil can be.

I use it, too, mostly on the yoke and yoke bore of the cylinder. There are many types. Some are not petroleum based. Some trumpet players must not be too fond of breathing in fumes from a horn held a few inches from their faces. I’ve got two or three types on the shelf. My favorite one is a light blue color, but I can’t recall its name. I also like Marvel’s Mystery Oil, which I use sparingly on the lockwork. It’s slimey like LSA, but a little lighter weight. I’ve gotten away from using LSA on revolvers, but I still use it on 1911s. Good stuff there.

 

[oysterer]

ballistol only...

 

[diyj98]

I've read the various tests and comparisons for gun lubricants over the last several years. I generally use whatever gun oil I find cheapest. Currently it's Rem Oil because I bought a case of it from a gun shop going out of business. I do use RIG grease on guns for long term storage however.

 

[moosedog]

I use Mobil One full Synthetic 5w30 motor oil in bellows needle oilers that can be bought from Brownells.

 

[series guy]

Buy some Ballistol. Good for your guns and you and the environment. Along with a million other uses.

 

[lkabug]

There. You have your answer?
Seems that there's as many answers as there guns.
Just don't use too much of whatever you use. More is not better. (With gun oil, that is)