What gun lubricant do you use?

[KenWP]

WD 40 for me. I like the fact it displaces water also if you bring the gun in from -40 temps into the house and it sweats to much. Plus is convenient and cheaper then the gun brands.

 

[stchman]

I use WD-40 for lubing my magazines.

 

[Gryffydd]

Interesting threads on WD-40
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=430948
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=136799

 

[stchman]

I don't think WD-40 causes rust. It actually contains a lubricant.

While I think WD-40 is not suitable for a sole lubricant it is good for squeaks and removing glue.

It is good lube for magazines.

 

[Water-Man]

Weapon Shield

 

[Gun Slinger]

Voted "other".

I've used Mobil 1 20w50 VTWIN as my primary small arms lubricant for just over fourteen years with no plans to change that practice.

 

[308win]

ClenzOil if it spins and for surface protection (including chamber/bore) and Berryhill Custom Ultimate Gun Lube if it slides, glides, etc.

 

[BMF500]

KY...LOL...just kidding. I like Birtchwood Caesy Synthetic (for regular oiling) and Aero-Kroil by Kano Laboratories (cleaning and lubricating, it's a powerful penetrent with a mild detergent additive)

 

[308win]

BMF500 - How is the Aero-Kroil for getting lead out of a barrel?

 

[ranger335v]

Oil: Automatic Transmisson Fluid.

Grease: Outboard motor grease, the water-proof type.

Rust Protection: RIG

 

[BMF500]

BMF500 - How is the Aero-Kroil for getting lead out of a barrel?

It works surprisingly well for lead. I have a Heritage Roughrider .22LR/MAG that for years has seen nothing but the cheapest .22 rounds I can find (I call 'em dirty cowboys). And after several hundred rounds on a day of playing, the barrel cleans right up with the Aero-Kriol. I'm sure the elbow grease and wire brush are a factor too. From time to time I’ll clean it up with Hoppes solvent just for good measure. I have found that it is completely useless for copper build up. Kind of smells like Pine-sol.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

I've used RemOil w/good results so I voted it.
I also use Tetra grease and just started useing a product called X-19 that is a spray-on that 'clings' to a surface sort of like light grease. good stuff on rails and trigger mechanisms.

 

[mthom1957]

Gunzilla CLP, All natural and it works very well for me.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Here in the soggy, coastal Northwest, I use saltwater resistant, reel grease mixed with some gun oil on the exterior of my firearms. WD-40 has caused more rust problems for me than any other product. It never goes near any gun that I plan to take out of the safe.

 

[jcwit]

Gunzilla CLP, All natural

I've used Gunzilla and have had very good results with it and like it very much.

With that said, I've had a problem with the "All Natrual" quotes mfg. make. Tobacco is all natural, Coca is all natural, Alchol is all natrual ect., ect. I live in No. Ind amish country and hear all the time about All Natural remedies and in the end not helping at all other than in the mind of the user. Heck lead is all natural and look where thats getting us. So is arsenic, and that doesn't do anyone any good.

Don't take me wrong, I just get tired of something being called all natural as automatially AOK.

 

[Polar Express]

For fine mechanical parts, I'll use WD-40 as a cleaner, but I don't like to rely on it for a lubricant, or for a corosion preventer. Sure it will displace water, but in my experience, it dries up, and does not have the 'staying power' to prevent corosion long term. I've been happy with Break-Free so far, but i've been recomended to try that bore butter (sp?) where a grease would be appropriate. I'm looking forward to more ideas on this thread.

 

[purebred]

Hoppes # 9 to clean barrel
CorrosionX Red can for general lube, Blue can for Barrel
Kroil ( takes surface rust off )
Pro gold for grease

 

[Sapper771]

Militec. I used it in Iraq, great stuff.

 

[jon_in_wv]

I use Mobile 1 on everything. IT works great for me.

 

[possum]

high tempature lithium wheel bearing grease.

 

[Jim Watson]

I am using free samples of MCM and have a couple of free samples of Friction Defense in reserve. I also have a free bottle of FP-10, a free bottle of Breakfree, some free Mobil 1 drained out of the can after an oil change in a friend's truck, some free Lucas oil stabilizer drained out of the can after an oil change in my truck, and some very nice free refrigeration oil left open too long to use in an air conditioner. Even still some free samples of RIG and Gunslick the store here used to throw in with a new gun purchase.

Are you getting the picture?

The last gun lube I bought was during the first Militec-1 frenzy several years ago; and before that some army surplus oil, lubricating and preservative, bought at a gun show. I think I will just blend what I have left of those two, the Militec-1 is clearly labeled as an oil additive.

 

[wjh2657]

Revolver person. Breakfree works good for me. I do clean and relube on a regular basis.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

"WD-40 has CAUSED more rust problems for me than any other product".-oldtrader3 WOW! I'm speechless. I use a lightweight oil like Remoil,etc. I have no use for grease at all. I use WD-40 very routinely after cleaning and have for over 40 years.

 

[mljdeckard]

I use Hoppe's #9 as a bore solvent, Gunscrubber polymer safe for general crud blasting, and I mostly use CLP for lube, but I've been looking hard at using Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic, based on members' recommendations in here. All of my cars use it anyway, and I keep a utility oiler of the stuff around for the kids' bikes.

I learned as a teenager that WD-40 builds up and gums on skateboard bearings. You can get away with using it a little bit if you live in a VERY dry climate, but I would say, only in an emergency, followed by immediate thorough cleaning at the first opportunity.

 

[jon_in_wv]

I use Birchwood Casey Rust preventer when I put my guns in my gun cabinet. My cabinet, by necessity, is in my laundry room. I haven't had any problems with rust on any of my weapons.