Militec-1 Oil ???

[David]

I am interested in trying Militec-1, and I see they sell two different versions:

-- Militec-1 Metal Conditioner

-- Militec-1 Grease

I think I understand the use of their metal conditioner (I believe it is used like a regular gun oil / lubricant), but what is use of their GREASE in relation to guns?



Thanks.

 

[DigMe]

I would guess a dab on slide rails. I use the militec-1 conditioner as lube on my rails and Breakfree CLP everwhere else as BF has better rust and corrosion protection plus it's also more readily available.

brad cook

 

[leo68]

Militec-1

Militec-1 is great at reducing friction. Militec-1 claims to prevent rust but you must follow the instructions to activate the inhibitors. What I do is mixed Militec-1 with CorrosionX, and haven't had any problems with rust and no function problems. When using Militec-1 by itself a little bit goes along way, one Q-Tip will lubricated an entire handgun maybe even two.

 

[Arc-Lite]

The militec-1 lube is first class, be sure to heat the parts and then treat the surface....makes a BIG difference.

 

[RnR]

... and then heat it again.

 

[444]

If the gun gets real hot. Or you live somewhere that is real hot (like Nevada): oil doesn't last long on guns. Grease is the way to go. I use grease for all my gun lubrication needs.

 

[Lancel]

Since you want to try it first, Militec used to give free samples, probably still does. Ask and you shall receive.

Grease just provides better adhesion in extreme environments, normally an unnecessary dust collector.

(Although I prefer FP-10 myself)
Larry

 

[RnR]

I have some Militec-1 and think it is great for lube - but can be bettered somewhat for potential corrosion control. As you are likely to have your owned tools far longer than a service person will have issued gear, long-term corrosion is less a concern for they, than it is for you. Militec-1 may be just as good as the stuff I presently use, but I'm not sure I've actually seen proof. Either way - you're looking at a great product, far better than the CLP's so commonly found. My hat is off to you for checking in to it!

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And I don't intend to start "Lube-Wars" - but let me innocently offer the following Food for Thought:

My somewhat grandiose process for a completely stripped (disassembled) armament is briefly:

1) Soak & nylon brush all suitable metal parts in Simple Green (careful - as it will potentially attack aluminum components).

2) Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner gel with a nylon brush (on a protected rod) for the bore with a complete 10-minute application, patch clean; repeat as required and top off with Microlon Gun Juice for protection.

3) Blued surface inspection for rust (I will soon try the Blue Wonder GC & 0000 steel wool for rust removal on blued components).

4) Remove soaked components, blow-dry and immediately protect with EEZOX - let dry (USE PLENTY OF VENTILATION!) - repeat EEZOX for additional protection. (BTW - got a Russian SKS? Just you try to strip that shiny bolt carrier, dry it and count the number of seconds it takes for it to start rusting before your very eyes - you will be amazed!).

5) Reassemble with Muscle Products' FirePower FP-10 (Shooter's Choice FP-10 Lubricant Elite is equivalent) in appropiate locations and amounts - you can use a cheapo artist brush to do this if you're feelin' crafty...

6) For trigger parts and selected slide locations I am alternating the FP-10 with Gun Butter for comparitive investigation - but by all means use that FP-10 over any other marketed CLP product. Semi-autos just love it and will NOT attract dust in case your spouse ships you off to the current war theatre in your dreams. You'll be able to trundle out the C-130 loading ramp ready to rock-'n-roll.

7) After range work, I like to use Powder Blast to clear out the gunk in AR-style gear and reapply FP-10/Gun Butter on pins, trigger and bolt contact points but have also been known to use Hornady One-Shot (a cleaner & dry-lube) on a trigger group a time or two as well.

-) That being said, if you have to work with the absolute minimum "system", my choice would be a Bore Snake in the appropriate caliber and length in conjunction with FP-10. Clean the BoreSnake with straight Simple Green sprayed on it in the bathroom sink, work it up a bit, rinse and hang to dry.

I've used MPro-7, Tetra-Gun, various Sandoro products, the ubiquitous BreakFree & Royco CLP products, Remington Cleaner, brake cleaner, Hoppes, Wilson lubes and various other magical concoctions found on the 'net and store shelf. I lately have tended toward less-toxic solutions for cleaning and REALLY like the Simple Green and Powder Blast ($5 for 16oz. at WalMart). I hear elbow-grease is also non-toxic although at the expense of fatigue.

The real challenge is having enough Rubbermaid containers in your work area to keep everything "under control".

Have fun!