long life lubricants

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How many decades are we talking about?
I still have some RIG and Gunslick that came with guns 40 years ago and they are apparently as greasy as ever.
I have some army surplus lube oil, about the consistency of Break Free with the Teflon settled out, with a lot number date in the 1980s. It is still good, I just mixed some with Lucas Oil Stabilizer to thicken it for better adherence.
 
I might not last the longest, but for cost over it's useful shelf life, it's pretty hard to beat Mobile 1 axle grease and motor oil
 
it's useful shelf life, it's pretty hard to beat Mobile 1 axle grease and motor oil
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Last time I checked their site, Mobil 1 sez shelf life of its oil is 5-years.
In an effort to keep you spending, not so sure I believe it would be that short?

Don't use it on my guns, but have been running it in my vehicles since '76.
 
You are going to have to fill us in on what you are planning to do. Are you talking long term gun storage? LONG TERM as in MANY years?

IF you are looking to store them for the long haul...LPS 3 OR Corrosion X HD would be the choice. Remove the stocks and liberally hose the metal till dripping.

Bear in mind...clean up will be dreadful later on. But there will be NO rust.

Another option would be to buy Eezox by the quart and LIBERALLY apply it allowing it to remain tacky...then store.

IF you are talking about long term LUBRICATION stability I would suggest you seek out Mil-Comm TW25B. It is a light grease...and may over time begin to separate ...but is easily stirred back into original form. It is synthetic and doesn't degrade or evaporate.

Let us know what you are trying to do...we can be of more help.

Cheers
Mac.
 
I would suggest you seek out Mil-Comm TW25B. It is a light grease...and may over time begin to separate ...but is easily stirred back into original form. It is synthetic and doesn't degrade or evaporate.
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i tried the mil com stuff. it's certainly good grease for 1911's, but i noticed the wilson ultimate lube grease in the syringe makes my 1911's function smoother, and at a cheaper price. the wilson stuff doesn't evaporate as quickly as milcom (not that milcom evaporates like liquid lube or anything, it's all relative). just wanted to pass along my experience :)
 
I'm thinking lifespan as in stored on the shelf or wherever it lasts longest. I know from cycling that some greases and oils last for a long time but others turn into strange stuff. I'm wondering about gun oils and cleaners. I guess I'm thinking stability here.
 
This is what I use on small firearms like Kel-Tecs and my Ruger LCP, as well as my Glock 20.
It's the same stuff Glock ships their guns with and is great for long storage.
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interesting, i wondered what brand glock used. however, they simply use it for it's anti seize properties, rather than for extended storage, as it's only applied to friction points on the gun.
 
I've seen the mention of Mobil 1 motor oil as a gun lube in several threads and I would like to try it.

What weight would be the best to use and does it have anti-galling properties for stainless steel on stainless steel?

Thanks.....Doc
 
Don't use it in my guns, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work well.
After all-the qualities that make it 'superior' to conventional oils would seem to be right up a gun's alley?
1. Supposed to cling well
2. Starts to thicken @ around 30 below zero or lower?
3. Withstands high temperatures well above conventional oils (won't cook off)

At my old job, we had full time oilers (lubrication technicians donchaknow)-some of these guys had 30 years or more experience with a LOT of different lubes-anything from stuff with the consistency of water to tar.

I remember one o' the old timers once told me he'd 'bout come to the conclusion it doesn't make a lot of difference-long as it's wet!

Probably more truth to that than marketers want you to believe!? :D
 
What weight would be the best to use and does it have anti-galling properties for stainless steel on stainless steel?
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I use it on stainless 1911s and have never had any issues, but that's not much of a sample size. As for weight, I believe there is a recommended weight for firearms use listed somewhere on this forum, but I just use whatever is left over after changing my vehicle oil, so my guns get the weight from the most recent vehicle change. It all seems to work.
 
It's available in viscosities from 0 to 20 that I know of. I use the 15wt and add a little STP for the added thickness and cling properties. I suppose there is some added barrier contact advantages there also ( with the STP ). I am using it on production 1911s in stainless so they aren't the tightest fitted guns on the planet. No galling yet over 100s of rounds. :D
Joe
 
Gun lube

I use turbo oil on my two guns and ZERO problems, they work a wonder !!!!
 
I have a glass bottle of Daisy gun oil that came in the metal cleaning kit with my BB rifle and it's still good. I try a little every ten years or so to see.

It's 55 years old. What do I win?

re: TW-25B... If you can see it on the gun you used way too much. It should be invisible, almost buffed dry. That's why it's so good for dirty, sandy environments. Heck, pocket lint can be blown off if you pocket carry.
 
Lube

The one lube and protectant that I have used with outstanding results, is Boeshield T-9. It comes highly recommened if you research it on the web.
 
I have a few questions about lubricants. Which lubricants have the longest shelf/storage life? How should I store them to get the longest life out of them.
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To me the OP is asking how to store lubricants, to get the longest life.

The answer is in a cool dry place.

As an aside all oils and greases have a shelf life, that according to the manufacturer isn't more than a few years. Practically many of them last much longer.
 
I wish I knew the name of the grease my sone gave me when he was in the Marines. It's white as snow and they used it for lubing the M2 machine guns. It doesn't melt away with heat nor get thick when cold. I use it in my MI Garand.
 
Lubriplate grease available at most auto part stores ie; AutoZone, Advance Auto ect. AKA White grease. Its what we used when I was in on our M14's.
 
I was interested in maker, type, and storage.
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You may need to contact the manufacturer directly. Many of us just use these lubricants until they are gone, never worrying about expiration dates. At least that's what I do.
 
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