I have gone off track many times to try out other gun cleaning products. Had one that was very slick, but my gosh it became so thick and hard, had to tear down each gun to remove the crap. That was the last time, I every strayed. As I mentioned, love it in my Sonic Cleaner. When I bought the Sonic, I also ordered some very expensive cleaning fluid and and another specialty product for Lubrication. I decided to use Ballistol first. Have never even opened the other products. No need to. Plus I can use Ballistol many times before replacing. One cleaner and lube vs using two products. Does a great job on mags.
https://ballistol.com/uses/firearm-cleaning-lubricant/
Ballistol cleans and removes all types of bore fouling. Cleaning with Ballistol will save you time, minimize the need for brushing, and also form a protective film on your firearm. Due to its slight alkalinity, Ballistol neutralizes and
dissolves black powder and
corrosive ammo residue. In addition, Ballistol will
beautify gun stocks, and prevent them from drying out. As a lubricant, Ballistol will never gum up or harden. With Ballistol, your entire firearm will stay lubricated and protected.
Does Ballistol resinify or harden?
Ballistol does not resinify. Most other lubricants are subject to relatively fast aging and oxidation. They harden in time - a process which is called “resinification.” The oil begins to thicken, becomes sticky, gluey, and finally turns into a hard resinous substance. By contrast, Ballistol contains a combination of anti-oxidants and medical oils, which together make it much less susceptible to the process of aging than other lubricants. Read more about
Ballistol's longevity.