What Gun Lube do you Use and Why??

[DaFadda]

Lively conversation tonight on the chat board... some swear by Mobil 1, some by Gun Butter... and others... so I'm starting an educational (edumacational for some of you) post. The question is two fold:

1. What gun lube do you use on your semi autos (all inclusive) and.....

2. Why do you like them.

That's it. I'm really interested... so I appreciate some additional insight. I'll start with the next post.

[DaFadda]

I currently use Break Free CLP. Hoppes 9 to clean, then Break Free to lubricate.

Why? Well.. because thats the way I was taught. I'm open to correction and new learning. So.... it's YOUR turn.

[Zilmo]

I've been using Gun Butter. Seems to work really well, and the long needle on the bottle really works for me.

[MajO]

I have recently switched over to Frog Lube. http://www.froglube.com/roothome.htm

I like that it is not petro based and doesn't stink up the house. (I can now clean guns in the kitchen with less grief than before) I applied it as directed and couldn't believe the junk I got out of guns that I thought were clean. It leaves a cost on the gun that turns liquid as the gun is fired. My limited experience with it was been good, but the reports of others who have shot thousands of rounds between applications are impressive.

Best wishes.

[Lane]

I use SlipStream grease and oil. It's a tad expensive, but in my opinion, there's nothing better. I know one of the guys that created it - if there were enough interest, I might be able to get a discount for a bulk order.

Lane

[herefordman1]

No 9 & FP10. Bought a qt of Mobil 1, but haven't tried it.

Jim

[jmlutz]

FP-10 and Militech1 are great. Mike

[deldago]

Shooters choice to clean then FP10 or if at the range I take a little Mobil One in a pen type applicator to lube the rails and such.

[AutoMag]

All of the above are great and I have used most of them.

I also like Brian Enos Slide Glide!!!:)

[Snipersnest]

Been using Militech for years.

[Eaglestroker]

I use slide glide as well, along with the Wilson Combat brand that escapes me.

[titanse05]

No 9 & FP10. Bought a qt of Mobil 1, but haven't tried it.

JimSame here with the Hoppes No.9 of cleaning and FP10 for lube. I use this method because it works.

I've considered trying out the mobil 1 but just can't bring myself to do it.

[dw1911]

I use burnt motor oil and axle grease! funny
No, really I use FP-10 and Wilson Ultima Lube II Universal. G96 also!

[herefordman1]

I read somewhere that 1911's will run on Criso. A little bird told me Clyde uses Fluffo. I've searched Wal Mart and can't find Fluffo. Is this some secret lube?

Jim

[MajO]

I read somewhere that 1911's will run on Crico. A little bird told me Clyde uses Fluffo. I've searched Wal Mart and can't find Fluffo. Is this some secret lube?

Jim

"Fluffo" :confused:

I thought Clyde used Nutter Butter. :D:D:D

[dw1911]

I use burnt motor oil!
Just joking! I use FP-10 for light lube, Wilson Combat Ultima Lube II Universal for slides on a broke in gun, and G-96 as a CLP.
They've worked well so far ;)

[Riverpigusmc]

Wilson ultimalube universal onanything that slides..it stays put and doesn't get on clothes. Hoppes oil on anything that rotates. Shooters choice for the bore. Breakfree CLP for the rest

[DaFadda]

anyone using the dry lubes (molys)?

[Hoss in IL]

Back in the summer, I posted a thread about trying out Frog Lube. I followed the directions for applying it and, like MajO, I was surprised how much carbon/crud came off the pistol just from the application.

I still use it on 1 govt. 10mm, 1 govt. .45, 1 govt. 9x23, 1 commander .45, and one CCO 9x23.

I am still happy with it's performance. I am well aware of the people that chastise anyone that doesn't use what they do and claim that Frog Lube is just a gimmick......whatever.

If the lube you are using is doing it's job by keeping the friction of moving parts to a minimum, doesn't cause your firearm to rust on you, and gets your pistol clean when you tear it down for a bath, then you are in fine shape. I see nothing wrong with trying out new stuff, if you want, as long as it doesn't cause you to start having a negative response from your pistol.

On my shotguns, lever rifle, AR, wife's M&P, and .22 semi-auto's, I use FP-10 for cleaning and lube. Works fine on them.

Good thread topic Fadda.

[TJM]

I use slide glide on my p226 for lube and militec1 for my valor. Hoppes #9 to clean them both. Used to use rem oil on the sig but had some issues with slide not locking back after last round. They went away when I switched to slide glide.

[douglas_knott]

I use G96 to clean then I use something else to lube it. It is just gun oil that comes in the cleaning kits you buy at walmart.

[dsparkie]

I like Mobile 1! I like the way it makes my slides feel like they are on roller bearings!!:insane:

[GoldenVolt]

I use Hoppes 9 for pre cleaning and Break Free CLP for Cleaning, Lubricating and protection.:D

I use Mobile 1 on the company's bar code printers.:)

[BadOscar]

I'm using FP-10. It seems to work better than the cheap stuff at Walmart.

[dw1911]

I use G96 to clean then I use something else to lube it. It is just gun oil that comes in the cleaning kits you buy at walmart.

Don't you just love the way G96 works? It also smells good! I find it is a very good carbon and metal fouling remover. Also a very light lube as well!

[douglas_knott]

Don't you just love the way G96 works? It also smells good! I find it is a very good carbon and metal fouling remover. Also a very light lube as well!

I do love it. I use it a lot. I need to buy some more of it. I spray it on wood stocks too and rub it in with my hands. It cleans them up real good imo.

[claimbuster]

ATF, Lubriplate SFL-0 & FP-10.

SFL-0 is great on slides.

[oldrifleman]

I use FP-10 mostly. Steven

[sdmc530]

I currently use Break Free CLP. Hoppes 9 to clean, then Break Free to lubricate.

Why? Well.. because thats the way I was taught. I'm open to correction and new learning. So.... it's YOUR turn.

I was tought the same thing and really like CLP....its good stuff, can not go wrong with #9 either. If I get something I can deal with that stuff I will great out the EEZOX if I have too. Kinda spendy and smells really bad but works really well.

[Grouse]

Lively conversation tonight on the chat board... some swear by Mobil 1, some by Gun Butter... and others... so I'm starting an educational (edumacational for some of you) post. The question is two fold:

1. What gun lube do you use on your semi autos (all inclusive) and.....

2. Why do you like them.

That's it. I'm really interested... so I appreciate some additional insight. I'll start with the next post.



5w-30w synthetic.

i crap you not. 5 bucks per quart. super heat resistant. works very well dirty. and lasts a long time.

[sdmc530]

isn't motor oil corrosive?? I am not being a smart ars but I have heard this someplace???

[DaFadda]

@Grouse.... I've been using 0W-20 recently just to try it. and it's like butter.

[DaFadda]

motor oil corrosive? it's in your car's engine. So no... I don't see it as corrosive. And it's not on your gun anywhere near that long. But no.... you'll never be offensive here.... at least not on my threads. good question. If I kept it on my gun for the next 25000 miles... maybe. but it comes and goes quickly.
daFadda

[DaFadda]

deleted. and a bump

[Riverpigusmc]

Dunno if I mentioned this before, but I used Hoppes 9 for years to clean everything on the pistol..then the Wilson rep advised me that it is a solvent, and NOT to use it on painted finishes like Armor Tuff, ect..as it will eventually eat it off the pistol. I knew Shooter's Choice would do this, but never connected Hoppe's to being a solvent..so I read the bottle. Makes sense..it's designed to remove copper and lead fouling from the bore. So now I use CLP on the frame and slide. Just s heads up

[Dreghorn]

Break Free and FP-10

[DaFadda]

RP... I hadn't thought of #9 being a solvent either... but of course it is, and the paint like finishes might begin to peel back eventually. Most of mine are SS so its not a big problem... but good to know.
Fadda