gun-lube

[dagger dog]

Always used Lubri-Plate for sliding surfaces, and just starting to use Dexron ATF for rotating surfaces trigger pins and the like, plus for rust protection.

 

[BruM]

simple clean 'em with wd40 and wipe 'em with 10w30

 

[HOLY DIVER]

ehhh i don't spray wd-40 on any firearm at anytime its made from animal fat or something like that

 

[jimmyraythomason]

^^^^^oh,lordy....I thought the question was "what do you use?" not to critique what someone else uses.

 

[19-3Ben]

ehhh i don't spray wd-40 on any firearm at anytime its made from animal fat or something like that

I've heard a lot of funny info out there about Wd-40, but that one really takes the cake.

Formula (Disclaimer- I did not fact-check wiki.)

 

[Winston_Smith]

Eezox, Mobil1, and RIG

 

[benEzra]

Mobil 1, Tetra grease or Shooter's Choice grease, Rem Oil for trigger parts and to clean/protect blued guns, and Boeshield T-9 for anything that's going to be out in wet weather.

 

[PAC 762]

Mobile 1 15w50

 

[HJ857]

WeaponShield. From the original maker of FP-10. Great stuff.

 

[Al Thompson]

Slip 2000 for an oil, Tetra grease, Johnson's Paste Wax for rust proofing. As I sit here, I can see Corrosion X, EZOX, Sheath, Rem Oil, Moly Slide, Tetra Oil and Marine PAL.

I'm not as worried about which oil/grease, much more concerned about actually using the oil/grease properly and often.

 

[Walkalong]

Yep, something used regularly is 10 times better than any wonder stuff left unused for months.

 

[noob_shooter]

mobil 1 sync. i use it to lube all my rifles and pistols.. Works great and cost a lot less and last longer than the so called gun oils

 

[HOLY DIVER]

I've heard a lot of funny info out there about Wd-40, but that one really takes the cake.

Formula (Disclaimer- I did not fact-check wiki.)
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i was realy just joking

 

[Uncle Mike]

ehhh i don't spray wd-40 on any firearm at anytime its made from animal fat or something like that

Hehehehe Unless it's synthetic, all oil is made from animal fat...some is just a little older than the rest...about a million years or so older. lol I know, I know.....

 

[rodensouth]

I was very surprised to see that wd-40 had similar rust prevention when tested on metal as compared to many others. That said, the marketing still has me spending on other stuff and my dad laughs. Mobil 1 huh, that is sure cost effective for lube. I even stock it in the garage!

 

[WYcoyote]

Mobile 1 10w-30 in the action, especially in my AR-15s.
CLP on the rest of the gun for corrosion protection.

 

[xcgates]

I use whatever the shop had on its shelves when I needed some. And I have to agree with the poster that said the best stuff is the stuff you use.

Though not to annoy people who like WD-40, I've had some problems with it turning into more of a tacky residue than actually lubricating after a while. Bear in mind most of my experience is with automotive stuff.

Since I'm new here, are these posts along the lines of political, religion, or motor oil on any other forum?

 

[Uncle Mike]

Since I'm new here, are these posts along the lines of political, religion, or motor oil on any other forum?

hehehe Your gonna fit in juuuuuust fine here! Welcome!

 

[Walkalong]

As most know, WD-40 is a water displacement formula (#40).

It is a decent penetrant, but a poor lube.

 

[BruM]

Use wd 40 as a cleaner. WD40 is not much of a lubricant but a great solvent. It is cheap enough to use it liberally to flush gunk off. Then after wiping off the wd 40 apply any motor oil.