Best Gun Lubricant?

[2zulu1]

I've tried a number of lubricants over the years, heard good things about Rem Oil and I tried it. Arizona summer heat is intense, especially when there's no shade and blowing dust.

Rapid firing 1911s and ARs to where the slides are too hot to touch and the heat shields get very hot, sticking with Breakfree CLP, desert proven.

 

[Mauser lover]

I like Rem Oil, but I don't shoot rapid fire much, on a Garand I use Jim's synthetic gun grease (local product, I don't have a webpage), and for everything else I use eezox.

http://www.eezox.com/

It seems to work well, and it works pretty well as a carbon cleaner.

 

[HankB]

The only gun oil I use today is BreakFree CLP. I don't think much of it as a cleaner, but as a gun oil, it works very well.

On a few guns (e.g., M1 Garand) there are some places where grease is recommended; there I use Tetra Gun Grease.

 

[opsman]

22 years in the Marine Corps using Break Free CLP, never had a problem. I am not saying that just because the Corps uses Break Free that it is not the absolute best thing out there, but I think that they know just a thing or two about firearms. I disagree with the smith who said it had to be dripping, I never had mine dripping always a good coating but not dripping. I would be suspect of "Grandma's Goose Grease" particularly if he would not divulge it's contents.
Lately I have been trying EEZOX synthetic, seems to work great but the smell lingers forever on my rifles and not the best thing for trying to keep my scent down while deer hunting. I am sure that everyone has their particular favorite, Remoil Breakfree, etc. I guess it's up to the user, if it works for you then stick with it.

 

[SOUTHPAW]

Slip2000 EWL

Lightly lube all my weapons with it. Put 1000 rounds thru my AR over the course of 4 range trips and 6 months and it looked as if I just put it on. Lubed my 1911 and put it in the safe (dehumidified) where it sat for a year, it looks as if I just put it on... And as for my carry guns, well same thing. Where as CLP seems to evaporate or just wear off, this stuff just sticks...

 

[dprice3844444]

for the bolt carrier group,amsoil synthetic water proof wheel bearing grease.or have the bcg coated by robararms.com

 

[Cosmoline]

I'd use Kroil

I would NOT use Kroil for lube. Apart from the hazard of loosening your screws, it can easily cause contact dermatitis, eye pain, and if you get a good wiff of it more serious problems. Use gloves when you use it. Kroil is for loosening old rusty bolts, it is not for lubing firearms. No idea where people got the idea it was.

CLP works great and is a lot easier on skin.

 

[The War Wagon]

Most any lube MADE for firearms WILL work. AR's are not finicky, except they ALWAYS want MORE.

I like Weaponshield (made about 6 miles away from me, in Bethel Park, PA! I get my vehicle serviced across the street from their HQ and facilities!) & Militec-1 at the range. When I break down an AR for a thorough cleaning, I'll use Slick50 - 1 Lube, when I reassemble it.

My rule for DI AR's at the range is, lube it until it's COMPLETELY dripping... then add a little more.

 

[jcwit]

Most any lube MADE for firearms WILL work.

As will MOST any highly refined petroleum oil will work very well. Firearms are not a highly technological complicated mechanical devices.

 

[HoosierQ]

I am a CLP man myself. That said I am always looking for alternatives. Right now I am trying a mixture of 2 parts Mobile 1 and 1 part Marvel's Miracle Oil. That is some mighty slippery stuff.

I am also a fan of the old-fashioned, no-longer made, Gunslick black grease. I have a little tube and I use that to grease rails.

 

[tryshoot]

I have used wd-40 to clean. Never messed up finish. Like rem-oil drip lube. Never tried clp. Best cleaning products I've ever used is stock-slick

 

[CZguy]

I am also a fan of the old-fashioned, no-longer made, Gunslick black grease. I have a little tube and I use that to grease rails.

I like Gunslick grease also. When I could no longer find it, I switched over to Brownell's Action lube plus. This is the best product of it's type that I've ever used.


http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1147/Product/ACTION-LUBE-PLUS-reg-

 

[M2HB M240]

I use Eezox for all my firearms. It is a CLP and it dries completely. You don't want to use oil that remains liquid because it will attract dirt. Also, Eezox beats all other CLPs in independant tests for inhibiting rust.

 

[robb01]

to quote an old saying, "Find something you like, and use it"

 

[Pilot]

As others have said there is no "best", but I like the M-Pro 7 line of gun cleaners and lubricants.

http://www.mpro7.com/index.html

 

[Gtimothy]

to quote an old saying, "Find something you like, and use it"

That's how I wound up with a "collection" of motorcycle waxes.
I need advice so I don't wind up with 6 or more cans/bottles of something I Don't like collecting dust!
I think I'm going to get some Break Free CLP and a bottle of Slip 2000 EWP. I ordered some Brownell's Action Lube Plus for the slides on my semi autos. I think these three should get me through the next year or so. Thanks everyone for the help!

 

[benEzra]

Mobil 1, Slip2000, Militec are all good. Yes, most AR's like to be run wet. An AR will run moderately dirty and dry, but (like AK's) they run better well lubricated when dirty.

Breakfree CLP works but dries out quicker in storage than the above due to the higher solvent content, e.g. the "Clean" part of CLP (Clean, Lubricate, Protect). Always have some on hand to re-lube when needed and it's not a problem.

I like Mobil 1 5W30 as a year-round lubricant for my climate (eastern NC) though I do use a little grease on the top of the charging handle bar for smoother operation.

 

[Cesiumsponge]

Best gun lubricant is the one that gets used. These threads are as fruitless as the Amsoil vs Motion vs Royal Purple vs etc motor oil threads on car forums.

 

[CZguy]

Best gun lubricant is the one that gets used. These threads are as fruitless as the Amsoil vs Motion vs Royal Purple vs etc motor oil threads on car forums.

True.......but really it's our fault, because we keep reading them.

 

[Cesiumsponge]

True.......but really it's our fault, because we keep reading them.

Sadly, true! Also Motul*, phone autocorrect is annoying.

 

[wlewisiii]

Been using Break Free since I got in the Army in the early '80's. No reason to change.

 

[Gtimothy]

Gonna give this a shot...

I am a CLP man myself. That said I am always looking for alternatives. Right now I am trying a mixture of 2 parts Mobile 1 and 1 part Marvel's Miracle Oil. That is some mighty slippery stuff.

I am also a fan of the old-fashioned, no-longer made, Gunslick black grease. I have a little tube and I use that to grease rails.

The one thing that I have gleaned from starting this thread is, there are LOTS of products and there is no best lubricant. That being said, I decided to try the Mobil 1 and Marvel Mystery Oil mix because I've used both before just never mixed together or on guns. I also used Gunslick Black grease a LONG time ago and had forgot about it. I ordered some Brownell's action lube plus because CZguy recommended it as a replacement when he could no longer find the Gunslick. I spent some time at two different gunsmiths today and asked them both if they had Breakfree CLP in stock...Neither of them did so I asked what they used and got two different answers Militec(?) at one shop and Strike Hold CLP at the other. The first shop was out of stock on Militec. The other shop had one bottle left of the Strike Hold...Now they have none! So far I'm impressed with the stuff and everything on line is positive...we'll see. Anyway, thanks again!

 

[MutinousDoug]

Grease, if the gun was designed before 1935-40 and oil if designed after1945-50. As long as you don't run it dry, you'll be fine.

This recommendation does not apply at temperatures below about -20f or in dusty mechanized convoy at any temperature; in which cases the gun should be fastidiously wiped clean (not dry).

 

[ghostwn]

I've gone over to "Frog Lube". This lube cleans, smells good, and you don't needs gloves to use it.

 

[TenRingGuns.com]

There is no one absolute perfect lube. I like Break Free products.