What kind of gun oil do you use?

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For lubricating Ballistol is the most slippery product of anything I've used. It's not just a little more slippery than other products, it's much more slippery.

For rust prevention nothing comes close to Weapons Shield. Those are my two go to products. I also use REM Oil and Break Free.
 
Astronaut guns? Those are the ones that can shoot upside down and underwater, right?

I use CLP and sometimes some red grease stuff I heard about on this forum. I've never had any problems so I've never felt the need to try anything else. You guys never steer me wrong.
 
About 8 years ago I bought a 12 oz spray can of Triflow at the hardware store for $7. I've used it to lube over 100 guns and there's still a plenty left. The can before that lasted about 10 years, so that's 70 cents a year. I don't see any burning need to get a "cheaper" lube.

I use Hoppes #9 Oil to wipe the outsides.
 
Another automatic transmission fluid user. Google Ed's Red. I'm sure it is posted here someone. Makes a great cleaner and ATF is part of it. Anything marked GUN on the product is like anything maked MARINE or BOATING. I'm shocked nothing is yet labeled "Tactical Grade"... :p
 
Another automatic transmission fluid user. Google Ed's Red. I'm sure it is posted here someone. Makes a great cleaner and ATF is part of it. Anything marked GUN on the product is like anything maked MARINE or BOATING. I'm shocked nothing is yet labeled "Tactical Grade"... :P
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one thing ive learned, if it exists....there is a 'tactical' version of it somewhere

this is actaully "special Forces grade".......i think thats one up from 'tactical grade'...and just one below 'Operator grade'.

http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/p...uct_name/Otis+Special+Forces+Dry+Lube+Aerosol
 
Right now I am working out of a free sample of FP-10 and have in reserve a free sample of Breakfree. I have a free sample of Brownells Friction Defense in my range bag. I have also used essentially free Mobil 1 drained out of the can after a truck oil change and the free refrigeration oil left over from AC repair. I still have some of the free Gunslick and RIG that the local dealer used to throw in with a gun purchase and a free bottle of Sportsman's Choice Reel and Gun Oil from a boat show.

All work quite well when applied regularly; I don't credit claims of lubricants in "the pores of the metal." You may notice one thing they all have in common, they were free.

I also use military surplus PL-S, Lubricating Oil, Preservative bought cheap at a gun show. Some of it thickened with Lucas Oil Stabilizer obtained free by draining down the bottle after an oil change.

The last thing I paid much for was during the Militec-1 fad. I still have some of that and have been thinking about blending it with PL-S, being that it was originally a gear oil additive before they discovered the lucrative gun oil market.
 
By volume (In order from the most to the least amount used):
Olive Oil
RemOil
Hoppe's 9 Oil

Black powder isn't compatible with most petroleum based lubes. So for a natural lube, I use olive oil. My Italian guns thank me for that. I just have to fight the temptation to add garlic, etc.

Interestingly enough, I've used so little of the RemOil at a time that I'm only just nearing the end of my first 1oz bottle. It may well be the last. I lube the slide and rails now for EVERY use of my Buckmark. A few times I didn't, assuming that the dried RO would protect. And I was wrong. Starting wearing the finish. :(

I like the Hoppe's 9 oil for the BM and the 1911. Thicker, works well.
 
Depending on the viscosity of product I need.

All Synthetics,

Thin- AMSOIL Metal Protector

Medium- AMSOIL 20w50

Thick- AMSOIL Spray Grease

I might be a little biased though :D
 
Marvel Mystery Oil for lube/no rust. Wheel bearing grease(the can I use is so old I cannot read the brand anymore)for metal on metal.
 
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Olive Oil ? and some garlic.. yummy.
Seriously I use canola oil for resizing the cases. not in any guns though.
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AB-SO-LUTELY.

I could probably have gotten away with just canola or vegetable oil, but olive oil seemed too appropriate. Besides, I've used waaay more of it to cook with.

How many of the gun oils mentioned previously can you say you can safely eat??? ;)
 
Nobody mentioned Break-Free Collector:

http://www.break-free.com/?location=/products/index.asp

(1) Developed for military use to protect weapons for up to 5 years in storage.
(2) Exceeds military requirements for rust and corrosion protection.
(3) Unique 100% synthetic oil formulation with multiple high performance anti-rust and corrosion inhibitors.
(4) Will not break down to form waxy residues under heat or with age. Contains no wax or mineral oil.
(5) Protects up to five years. Lab test results show over 1,200 hours of rust and corrosion protection on mild steel panels when exposed to 100% humidity at 93 degrees with out developing even one micro of rust.
(6) Does not have to be removed before firing; always "grab and go" combat ready condition.
(7) Safe for use on all metals and finishes.
(8) Ideal to protect gun collections, knives, swords, and sports equipment. Perfect for museums and police armories.
 

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I am a Rem Oil guy from way back, I had to use CLP in the Corps, wish the had Rem Oil then. When my father was alive he would take the grips off all of his handguns and store them in a bath 30 weight motor oil. I have all of the guns now and they look great.
 
#2 grease on the rails, graphite on the locking mechanisms, rem-oil or mobil 1 for rust preventative.
 
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