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Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:17 am
by mojo84
Check out this thread from another forum. The guy put in a lot of work in evaluating quite a few lubes. Interesting info.


http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthr ... ost5835409" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:36 am
by anygunanywhere
mojo84 wrote:Check out this thread from another forum. The guy put in a lot of work in evaluating quite a few lubes. Interesting info.


http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthr ... ost5835409" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Brilliant.

I need to toss some products and go buying (I don't shop).

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:39 am
by Beiruty
Hornady Oneshot lube or WD 40 specialist?

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:41 am
by mojo84
I almost feel compelled to send the guy a donation. He put in lots of money and time to do that analysis.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:42 am
by anygunanywhere
I actually might go with both. I would use the WD40 on stored weapons and the One Shot dry lube on carry weapons. I like the dry lube concept on carry weapons, especially my semi autos.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:47 am
by Beiruty
I will pick Hornady.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:53 am
by Crossfire
That guy is awesome! And confirmed my faith in my favorite product, Frog Lube. We tried it because I like the smell (wintergreen), but continue to use it because of performance. Just good stuff.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:52 am
by Scott B.
That's a great link!

I've been churning through lots of info trying to figure out what product I could/should switch to for my guns. Been using mostly Ballistol and some Hoppes, but want to switch to something that doesn't "stink up the house" and does a good job.

Frog Lube seems to have a lot of proponents and detractors, but this has convinced me to give it a try.

Thanks for posting this.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:04 pm
by Abraham
Fire Clean for me.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:24 pm
by C-dub
Crossfire wrote:That guy is awesome! And confirmed my faith in my favorite product, Frog Lube. We tried it because I like the smell (wintergreen), but continue to use it because of performance. Just good stuff.
I had been wanting to try Frog lube and got my first opportunity when a forum member here did not like the smell. I bought the liquid and paste from her and have been using it ever since and think it is great. I like the smell and also think it smells like wintergreen, but my wife thinks it smells like Bengay.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:07 pm
by Commander Cody
I like Lubriplate 130-A Mil Spec. I have used it for about 50 yrs. Not on the list of tests.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 3:44 pm
by rtschl
Wow. I use Froglube and love it. Excellent work by the author.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:13 pm
by glbedd53
The Froglube I have smells like Pepto Bismol. It's just confusing because it's green not pink.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:08 am
by Dadtodabone
Excellent article. For long term storage protection his methodology is valid. :thumbs2:
I would suggest that you also review tests that include high(direct impingement) and low(winter hunts) sustained temperatures before making a choice. The lube that works well at room temperatures may well volatilize at the operating temp of the weapon and leave you running dry. Or it may freeze solid in sub-zero temperatures and you lose your shot.
Unfortunately the folks who do those types of tests are usually the manufacturer of the product. :cryin
One of the manufacturers that wasn't represented in the tests was Mil-Comm. Their products TW25B lubricant, MC25 cleaner, MC50 bore cleaner are the products that I have come to rely on for my carry and plinking guns as well as my static investment collection.

Re: Ever wondered which gun lube is best??

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:48 pm
by QB
C-dub wrote: I had been wanting to try Frog lube and got my first opportunity when a forum member here did not like the smell. I bought the liquid and paste from her and have been using it ever since and think it is great. I like the smell and also think it smells like wintergreen, but my wife thinks it smells like Bengay.
I WANT MY FROG LUBE BACK....what was I thinking? :headscratch