Interesting read on gun lubricants.

[12 Volt Man]

Just looked back in at this guy's tests. Now Exeeox (sp.?) has my attention.

 

[roo_ster]

12 Volt Man wrote:
Just a wierd thought. I know some folks use WD40 on guns. It gets bashed from time to time. Definately not much of a lube, but might serve as a protectant.
-I wonder how it would do in a test like that?

Arrrgh!! My eyes! My eyes!

WD40 on GUNS!? WD40 is a water-displacer, not a (insert what you don't think WD40 is)! Use gun oil on guns!

If you use WD40 on your guns, they will spontaneously combust and YOU will likely go someplace hot & smokey in the afterlife. It is really THAT bad.



OK, well, maybe its not THAT bad.

 

[12 Volt Man]

I know that it is not for guns. I have never used it on guns. I am one who laughs with you at those who use it on guns.

I just thought it would be useful to see what kind of protection it puts on metal.

 

[roo_ster]

Miscommunication: My Bad

12V:

That Smiley-con included after my rant was an indcator of sarcasm. Before I went into the servce, I was a WD40 & lemon oil guy. Never had a problem.

That is why I let out a hoot and posted my mildly sarcastic & over-the-top post on WD40 & its vehement detractors.

Wanna create an uproar? After shooting at the range, ask your group of buddies who has some WD40 you can borrow to clean up & lube your hogleg. Nine times outta ten, you'll get the "WD40 is a water-displacer..." bit and folks who'll say it is just terrible for use on guns. It can get quite sporty.

There are better products than WD40 on guns, no doubt (CLP/Breakfree, for one). But is not the "demon (non) lubricant" some make it out to be.

Sorry for the miscommunication.

 

[JohnKSa]

I don't know how WD-40 is these days, but it used to form a gummy varnish after it dried. It was worse than a poor lube, it was an ANTI-lube. Not anything I want on my guns.

 

[Arc-Lite]

if it beings to rain or snow, and there is nothing else except WD-40..use it, only on the OUTSIDE of your weapon...inside is a no no, it is not a lube, it loosens stuck parts... if you use it, you should know your smith by his nick name, and have his home number....and have a standing appointment....BAD IDEA. Arc-Lite

 

[BHPshooter]

Yo fumegator...pax on the fn forum, here.

Hey! A small world gets even smaller when you really know who's who.

Just got my shorty 870 back, with this finish yesterday. One bad, if you can call it bad, is the first handling, makes your hands black, till wiped the first time, also the way Mac packages his products, TONS of those styrofoam balls, man...went all over the house,when I tore into the package like a 2 year old at Christmas. Arc-Lite

Cool, good to hear. The FEG needs a refinish that is as rust resistant as possible. That sounds like the finish at the end of the rainbow! Thanks again for the link.

Wes

 

[Arc-Lite]

Thefumegator.....like with any custom work, write and ask any questions you might have...makes for smooth sailing when everything gets addressed before the work begins. Mac's finish, both inside and out, is the way to go, everything works smoother, its protected, from anything, and has that non reflective surface, would not call it, a finish for a safe queen, but for a working piece...its tops, and if you wish for all new springs, pins, or parts...he does that as well, in the re-assembly after the finish coat, adds to the bill, but there is no other way, then doing it right, the first time. He also does a treatment on stocks...that is worth looking into, it has a textured surface, great for grip. These computers are great for reducing the size of the world, great upside, down side, is they are ugly as sin...when not working. Arc-Lite