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Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:08 pm
by QB
Gun Butter
Weapon Shield
Eezox
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:20 pm
by Soccerdad1995
RossA wrote:You should see my gun cleaning kit. I have who knows how many different cleaners, solvents, oils, greases, etc., probably like some of you. The truth is, I have never had any gun problems that I could trace to failure of a cleaner or lube.
When we remodeled our kitchen I had them hang the old cabinets on a wall in the garage. I have one cabinet full of nothing but various solvents, grease, and lubricants. Like you I have never had any issues related to any solvent.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:28 am
by C-dub
I'm about out of my supply of Frog Lube and considering what to do next.
I've never had any issues with it, but am open to change. That's how I ended up with Frog Lube in the first place.
This thread is a couple years old, so I'm wondering what seems to be the lubricant de jour? Any recommendations?
I've also been using M-Pro 7 for a cleaner and will likely order more of it with whatever lubricant I decide on.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:00 am
by magillapd
Started using Ballistol thanks to Hickok45, keep using it because it works.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:05 am
by oljames3
I recently switched from Hoppe's #9 to Lucas Oil Extreme Duty Gun Oil. It stays in place better than Hoppes, does not spread to the outside of the pistol during firing, and I like the needle applicator.
https://lucasoil.com/products/out-door- ... ty-gun-oil
I'm also checking out their grease. I've never use grease on my firearms before, and wanted to give it a try. Jury is still out, although I've had no negatives.
https://lucasoil.com/products/out-door- ... gun-grease
More info.
https://thegunsafes.net/best-gun-oil/
https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/ ... ts-016648/
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:15 am
by 03Lightningrocks
I have been using grease for a couple years now. It seems to collect less grime and dust. It is also good about staying where you put it. Oil always seems to migrate but using a very small amount seems to lesson this to some extent.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:11 pm
by oljames3
AndyC wrote: Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:38 am
Grease is useful because it stays in place; it doesn't cook-off as quickly as oil, so it's good for hard-running guns that will see a lot of heat (machine-guns, carbine classes, etc).
Downside is that it can firm up in cold weather, so use when appropriate.
Cold weather in Texas! I almost laughed out loud, then I remember Andy lives in north Texas and, occasionally, sees that white stuff in winter. And then there is Lubbock and the panhandle. I'm spoiled by central Texas.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:14 pm
by Jago668
C-dub wrote: Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:28 am
I'm about out of my supply of Frog Lube and considering what to do next.
I've never had any issues with it, but am open to change. That's how I ended up with Frog Lube in the first place.
This thread is a couple years old, so I'm wondering what seems to be the lubricant de jour? Any recommendations?
I've also been using M-Pro 7 for a cleaner and will likely order more of it with whatever lubricant I decide on.
If you really want to stock up. I started using Breakthrough Clean products. For July 4th they run a BOGO on their products. I bought a gallon each of cleaner and lube, so two gallons each in total. I imagine I'll be stocked up for awhile.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:29 pm
by C-dub
Since I’ve been using the M-Pro 7 cleaner I’m thinking about trying out their LPX lube. Any issues with that stuff?
I have some grease, the kind recommended for Garands. I hadn’t considered using it on any others. I do t remember the brand. I’ll check when I get off work later.
I’ll try and read up on any differences between WeaponShield stuff and the M-Pro 7 stuff. I’m planning on ordering in about a week.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:45 pm
by MaduroBU
I'll use pretty much any oil or grease. However, for corrosion, I haven't found an alternative to corrosion resistant materials apart from constant maintenance.
Re: What oil/lube do you use
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:04 pm
by dlh
This is always a fun topic.
These days I use Hoppe's No. 9 solvent or Hoppe's Elite as cleaners and Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil as a lubricant/protectant.
I really like the Lucas product--has a consistency somewhere between oil and grease--good stuff!