might wanna look at this

[mbt2001]

I just check periodically and reapply. For all the storage guns, I have them in 6 mil plastic bags, with a film of grease and some desiccant packs. So far, everything is peachy.

 

[rhubarb]

I don't want to pour water into my guns either. However, I live in South Texas near the Rio Grande. It's hot and it's humid. I often work outside and sweat enough to drink two or three gallons of water per day.

I want something that prevents rust. I carry a Glock and had rust on the slide when I used CLP. I coated the slide with Lee Liquid Alox and wiped it off after it dried. No more rust.

 

[hemiram]

I bought an old Star 30M a few years ago, it looked OK in the pics on the auction, but when I got it, it had been "lubed" with WD40, and had the trigger almost totally frozen due to the gunk the WD40 formed. I took the gun apart, and put some Dawn dishwashing soap in a pot of water and simmered most of the internal parts for a few minutes, except the springs, which I took to a friend's jewelry store and had him put them into the ultrasonic cleaner. After all the parts were done, I tried to use brake cleaner and some other stuff to get the crud out of the frame, but the slide and frame went into the ultrasonic cleaner too.

Once everything was cleaned, I soaked it all in Mobil 1 oil for a little while, and put it together and shot a hundred rounds through it. I sure wish I didn't have to sell it a couple years ago, it was a great gun, and once the WD40 crud came off, it looked almost brand new.

 

[JohnBiltz]

I would think the guys in a dry dusty climate would love Breakfree Clp because after it dries it leaves a thin coat of PTFE or Teflon. Just asking? Guns appear dry but in actuality they are running on a microscopic layer of PTFE. Just asking; would be good to hear from someone who uses The Breakfree Clp in a dry dusty climate. I don't know for I live pretty much in a swamp.

I don't use it myself here but its what we used in the military the various times I was in the mid-east. And that is what we did, put it on for cleaning then wipe it off. CLP works well. I just don't like having to shake it up to mix all the stuff in it, its not pleasant looking when its applied and mostly because its expensive.

 

[orionengnr]

If you want to see the results of a test using harsher testing methods (salt water spray) this one is interesting...
http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

 

[jcwit]

One thing that is never brought up in threads like this is the area of the country where one lives as to how much humidy is present on the average and how the firearms are stored, handled, ect., ect.

I use Mobil 1 motor oil and have for the last 10 years as both a rust preventive and lube, I have absoluty no problems with rust and the oil works for me, may not work for you, but soes me. Another product I use for very long storage is "inhibitor" by Van Patten Industries. Very long storage is ment as in years.

 

[Sky]

Good post and as the write up says:


Bottom Line--Eezox and Corrosion-X Are Superior
Use Eezox or Corrosion-X to coat your firearms. Eezox has the advantage that it goes on wet, but protects dry. Corrosion-X works nearly as well, is easy to apply, and is widely available. BreakFree works very well but starts to fade after repeated extreme exposure. However, we still like BreakFree because it penetrates into recesses better than almost anything else, and it is a very effective lubricant, not just a rust preventitive. You can also use thicker coverings like Rig Grease, Military Cosmoline, or even Petroleum Jelly, but these are messy to apply and a pain to remove......

I do not own stock in the manufacture of Breakfree Clp. And if any other product is as available or comes in line with the price of Breakfree "NOT Lp But CLP" then I will use it.

I have used Corrosion-x on the tail sections of a few Swifts (single engine aircraft) and it did work as advertised.

I doubt that many of us will be subjecting our weapons to an environment like a bad day for a Navy Seal but it is nice to know there are products that will help protect our cherished fire arms. Ya gotta like forums like this if for no other reason it makes you kinda go Hummmmmmm.

 

[oldbanjo]

This is what I've been looking for, Good info. I have always had a problem with my carry guns, even stainless steel. Just want to say this, have Duck hunted for many years, in salt water, have always used WD-40 and have never had any rust on my Browning. I do need something different for my carry guns. I don't want oil all over myself. THANKS

 

[oldfool]

well I have used a bunch of different stuff, and it all worked just fine
(it's just plain neglect that kills guns, not brand X vs. Z)
and jimmyray is right, water don't hurt 'em IF you wipe 'em dry right after and lube it
blackpowder guys been doin' it forever
(and I am not a WD-40 fan, but it do displace water)

I use Breakfree CLP now just because it's too doggone convenient to not use it

somewhere on this forum (same topic) there is a link to a Grant Cunningham article
and I am pretty sure he knows his stuff
IIRC, automatic transmission fluid (?)

 

[Frank4711]

I have had good results with Strike Hold... http://www.strike-hold.com/

 

[Webbj0219]

about the soapy water to clean I might try that. In my S&W owners manual, in the cleaning chapter it said something about cleaning it the way you would your car. Or not using anything on the gun that you would worry about messing up your paint job on your car. And I use soapy water on my car. I just done leave it out to dry in the sun. So Im gonna try that next time. Ill just wipe it clean and dry and apply oil afteward. Thanx for the tip.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

WD-40 after the soapy(I prefer Dawn dishwashing liquid) water to remove the water that doesn't evaporate. Lube with your favorite lube. Works great!

 

[The Sarge]

I shoot a boatload of military surplus (corrosive) ammo and clean my guns just like they did in WWII in Korea etc. Water& Soap or Windex. Usually Windex...followed by WD-40 followed by Butch's or Shooters Choice mixed with Kroil about 50-50.
Not a spec of rust or "gunk" found anywhere on any of my many many rifles.

I hog hunt and tactical train at least once a month. Rain or shine. I carry a small bottle of Windex and a small bottle of WD-40 with patches in the field. When I get back to the house I tear down and clean as described above.
Rain/Mud/Blood.....all my guns are pristine down to the last spring.

Now my go to weapons are AK-47's ( Saiga's modified) so they do not receive much love in the field...but rust? Nope....not a spec anywhere.

 

[hardluk1]

I have lived in south florida and now in nc mountians . Hunted from florida swamp ,AL, in rain and some what cold. Here down to the teens and Il. in the singles. Never had any problems with good old break free clp. About out of the old stuff and will have to start useing the new version. I have a couple handguns and a rifle that are from the mid 70's and never any rust and don't do anything special. I have handled the revolvers and just put them away . 10 months later time for hunting season and finger prints are in the oil there but no rust and still slick form clp. It does seem to hold up. Hope the version is good.

 

[Sky]

One thing about this thread I think depending on how much I shoot I will take my upper and put it in warm water with Dawn and let it soak. Take a compressor and blow out the "everythings" then lube. I would have never done that before reading this thread.

 

[FLAvalanche]

I use Inox products.

I work in a bait/tackle shop and Corrosion-X is big in the fishing world. Especially with the offshore guys. Most of the ones I know I've converted to Inox. I use the grease and spray lube on my guns and love it.

 

[o Unforgiven o]

I live in hot and humid central florida, and the town I live in is about 53% lakes which gives us super humidity and of course lots of sweating. That being said, after every use a misting of aerosol Rem Oil and a quick wipe of it on bluing and I have never had any rust in my guns. None of our hinges squeak either... Moisture absorbing packs on the safe help too.

 

[snovvman]

Greetings,

I realize that this is an old thread, but the information still applies, mainly for those who use WD-40. I'm not making judgement in any way, just delivering information:

http://grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

 

[Mike1234567]

I've seen a couple of comparison tests that included the new WD-40 LTCI and it did even better than Eezox.

Woops... I didn't notice how old this thread is... just clicked the "New Posts" button.

 

[W L Johnson]

Mostly stopped paying any attention to what gun zone says after coming across their 7.62NATO vs 308 article, in it they repeat the 7.NATO pressure unit switch screwup. Somebody needs to explain to these guys the difference between C.U.P. and P.S.I. pressure. Normally wouldn't bother me so much but they refer to themselves as "The Gunperson's Authoritative Internet Information Source" which sounds kind of pompous to me considering the mistakes in that article.

 

[Art Eatman]

Horse died.