plnkr1234
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Hi Guys,
The instruction manual to my new FN USG 5.7 specifically warns, "Never use hydrocarbons, trichloroethylene, ammonia, nor teflon-based lubricants: they could cause damage to your pistol!"
I assume this is referring to possible damage to the plastic components from these chemicals. I have several other plastic framed weapons including Glocks, Kahrs, and even a Styer SPP and I don't recall any similar warnings.
Does anyone know which gun care products contain these chemicals? Teflon based lubricants are obvious such as Break Free, and I believe trichloroethylene is a solvent similar to dry cleaning fluid, but what about hydrocarbons? Also, do most bore cleaners contain ammonia like Hoppes No.9?
Thanks
The instruction manual to my new FN USG 5.7 specifically warns, "Never use hydrocarbons, trichloroethylene, ammonia, nor teflon-based lubricants: they could cause damage to your pistol!"
I assume this is referring to possible damage to the plastic components from these chemicals. I have several other plastic framed weapons including Glocks, Kahrs, and even a Styer SPP and I don't recall any similar warnings.
Does anyone know which gun care products contain these chemicals? Teflon based lubricants are obvious such as Break Free, and I believe trichloroethylene is a solvent similar to dry cleaning fluid, but what about hydrocarbons? Also, do most bore cleaners contain ammonia like Hoppes No.9?
Thanks