Delaware Concealed Carry Forum
General Gun Discussion => Gunsmiths Corner => Topic started by: gun nut on June 19, 2009, 08:40:28 PM
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What kind of lube do you use?
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I'm very surprised this question is just now coming up. I can use grease or Militec gun oil.
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I was cleaning my CZ-82 and thought this would be a good topic.
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What.. there's no "other" to choose from? LOL
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Sorry Moosie did you want to make a write in vote? ;D
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My write in vote is...Clean our guns?..... people actually do that? ;D
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Why yes I do!
there should be a "none of the above" or "other" listed. LOL
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Do you guys think its ok to put my Glock in the dish washer? It is made of Tupperware ;D
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Yes, Sig it is. Make sure you're up on your jetdry levels. You dont want any spotting. ;D
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Then you can dry it in the microwave. Use a low heat setting.
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I hate to ask this what would be the "other" items?
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Gun Nut, I was referring to lubricants like:
Lithium grease, dry silicone based lubricant, braek oil (yes -- spelled correctly), vaseline, wesson oil, crisco,...
Why? What did you think I was referring to?! ;D
Moosie
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I will leave that to you to think about. I was just trying to go with the basic ones.
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Just busting your chops, Gun Nut. I just use Hoppes then wipe off any excess.
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I like to use grease mainly because it stays where you put it and light oil on the outside of the gun. Now when it comes to long guns it is only grease, oil will soak it to the wood and destroy it.
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After cleaning I wipe everything down with a little CLP and use lubriplate on any of the high pressure contact areas such as the slide rails, barrel lugs, bolt rails, etc, etc.
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What kind of lube do you use?
Nothing like getting a little personal......
Now it's weapon shield or CLP. Was Rem gun oil.
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Although my Glock doesn't require cleaning ;), I do it after every practice session because it's relaxing, fun and offers a chance to inspect the weaon. I love the smell of Hoppes! When I'm ready for some lube I use Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil. I learned this on another forum and found it to work extremely well. For under $10.00 you can have enough lube to last a lifetime. I also use it on my Walther P22 and S&W 629, rifles, shotguns, even the cams on my bow.
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I'm late to the party, but just saw this after posting to another topic in here about lube. I'm a HUGE fan of the Sentry Solutions stuff...
http://www.sentrysolutions.com/
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I use both oil (FP-10) and grease (TW-25b). After cleaning, I apply a light coat of grease to the rails and a drop of oil on top of it and let it run through the rails. On 1911s I also apply this same combination to the disconnector groove, barrel bushing, slide locking lugs (where it engages the barrel locking lugs).
So I guess my vote is for "Other"
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Been using Mil-Comm products. Oil on the internal itty bits, and grease on the slide.
Does anyone use Krytox? Ha!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9Vzl2-228Y
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Pro Shot sells a synthetic gun oil, which is excellent. It does not dry up like Rem Oil and others. Put it on friction surfaces, take the gun apart months later, and it is still there, not dried up and gummy. You can buy it on line or call them. Just Google Pro Shot.
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Fluid Film (http://www.fluid-film.com/) is what I use on all metal, slides, rails and exterior.
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Never been a fan of Krytox outside the lab.. just a pain to deal with in my experience.
Adrenolin, what makes you such fan of Fluid Film?
Moosie
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I have been using Mobil 1, works great.
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The poll says after cleaning. bahahahhah. Jokes for the AK crowd.
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QuickDraw, you love the smell of Hoppes?
You are breathing mostly solvents that contain a carcinogen, teratogin, and mutagen. They do throw some citronella in there, which may be what smells good. I only use it outside.
I tried to attach the MSDS, but the "choose file"option only opens to my photos folder on the iPad.
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Adrenolin, what makes you such fan of Fluid Film?
Moosie
To many reasons to actually list however I've used the product for years and it works. Buy it in a spray can, small container with applicator brush or a 1gallon and larger canister. It protects against corrosion better than any other product I've used. I'm into older classic cars and have talked to dozens of people in the US and Canada who use this on their 15k to 250k $ cars. It's used on farms, at sea, on planes and in dozens of other fields. It's easy to apply, doesn't require much, libricates my revolvers shooting 5 rounds through to my ARs shooting 100s of rounds, doesn't evaporate, doesn't wash off easily (without soap), doesn't leave fingerprints, doesn't gum up, doesnt harm plastics, optics, metals, wood, etc etc etc.
It's an outstanding protective product that also lubricates very well. Really after cleaning you could simply likely spray everything, use a cloth to wipe access and polish the external metal parts like the top slide, reassemble and either toss it into a safe for 5 years or hit the range. I don't like a 'wet' firearm! Wet simply allows more dirt, powder, debris, etc to more quickly stick and increse wear. Yes, I understand some will not agree on my view here but oh well. Once applied it doesn't wipe off when removing the access but leaves a very thin protecting film.
Everyone likes a product for whatever their reasons.. I know guys who have used this product for years in extremely harsh environments (farms, logging, Canadian east coast deepsea fishermen, drag cars, etc) and it really works. Shortly after I got into firearms it clicked that instead of using some special 'gun oil' I might be able to use what I always have out in the garage already. A quick Google showed some others using it. Called Fluid Film and asked them about it and was told they fully support its use as a firearm corrosion protectant and lubricant. I started with my Walther PPS and a few 1000 rounds and all was well. Moved on to my ARs then and have never had any issues. Its now used on all my firearms.. the shooters, the stored and the collector items.
It's great all around the house, garage, yard, shop, workbench and cleaning area. Call it my 1 shot solution for everything from corrosion to lubrication, to loosening a bolt, fixing squeaky door hinges, etc. I'm about to order 2 1gal cans to rust protect 4 cars next month. Drop a tarp, drive car on, jack up, place stands!, crawl under and spray on. I do this every 2 years on cars driven daily.
Sigh... Ok so I rambled a bit. I'm away in Canada again, was heading to bed shortly and had a 'few' beer ;D
Btw.. Lots of moose up here! Lol
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Lol, holy moose... That's an infomercial! Lol.
Thank you for your feedback. I have a few lubricants I like depending on the application. Right now, I'm still partial to EEZOX, but am open to trying a new one when I need to purchase more. Definitely moves to the top of my list. :)
What is taking you to Canada again? Hope it's something fun. Don't shoot any of the moose. I hear its like shooting a parked car.
Moosie
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Now see that's why I don't usually browse forums after a few drinks! I tend to ramble on lol
It's hardly the end all be all product but because I've used it for about a decade, always have it around, ease of use, etc its what I use. I have used a few other products but figure why bother when this works.
I'm a Haligonian.. From Halifax, Nova Scotia and like to visit as often as I can to see friends and family. This trip I've been out camping, seen a few nights of the Halifax Comedy Festival, caught the Legally Blonde musical at a local play house and planning to see Beethoven's Ninth by Symphony Nova Scotia this coming weekend as part of the German Festival. Halifax has more bars, pubs and restaurants in its downtown area then any other city in North America, per capita so before, between and often following i'm frequenting one for great seafood and drinks with friends. When not out running about I'm relaxing back at my place working on a few old cars with my father and kicking back tossing a pallet or 3 on evening fires. Typically with a few drinks, good Cuban cigars and a couple friends who tend to drop by most fire nights.
Its not really a vacation since I'm often on the go more here then back in Delaware lol.
No moose shooting but I've had moose stew, steak and burgers this trip though it isn't common. A friend from Newfoundland brought some back and gave it to us. Province has something like 500k people and 5 million moose! :)
Hope everyone back in DE is having even 1/2 as much fun as I am here :)
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Can you see the drool on my keyboard? LOL ;D
I'm putting Halifax on my bucket list of places to see before I bite the dust. Sounds like a great place. 5,000,000 moose??? Oh wow. That's a lotta moose!
Sorry you missed the gathering tonight. Truly a great experience!!
Safe travels,
Moosie
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I recently switched over to Ballistol from Hoppe's #9 and Hoppe's lube.
I have to say it really works well in all of my guns. The one that probably needs lubrication the most is my AR, and I haven't shot it excessively being lubricated with a very thin layer of Ballistol (due to ammo prices), but it's had no issues with it. A lot of it does seem to burn off when firing, but like I said, no malfunctions or signs of excessive wear.
If I did see any problems developing, I'd probably switch to some type of synthetic lube for the BCG.
It's extremely convenient, fairly inexpensive, and I've had zero issues so far.
The one thing I do want to do is get some type of thicker oil/lube/protectant for long-term storage of my guns, but I'm still shopping around.
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I had always use a separate cleaner and oil. Hoppes #9, then Rem oil. Was of the opinion that the combo products (cleans ANDS lubricates) didn't work as well at either. Like all-weather tires aren't a great summer or winter tire. But have been lazy lately, and just using Ballistol. Sometimes "okay" is good enough.
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Got my first cleaning kit when I was 12 yrs old..came in Hoppes metal green box been using #9 and gun oil since. There may be better stuff out there, but Hoppes has always done a good job, so I have stuck with it all these years. Never have had problem with solvent or oil.