Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) What do you guys use for lube in your weapons? I use to use hoppes(like dad did). Past 7 years or so, I've been using Weapons Shield products(oil&lithium grease). Seems to have worked great over the years. Never had any problems with the oil running down into the gun when stored upright in the safe for lengths of time. Guns seem easier to clean, less build up, less wear, no rust. But I'm always interested in other's insight & finding something better. Edited February 17, 2019 by Lonewolf McQuade
shepp Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 I’ve got a mix of stuff Mobil one, amsoil (it doesn’t soak into to pores of metal ??) and the JB oil that we tested here
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 17, 2019 Author Report Posted February 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, shepp said: I’ve got a mix of stuff Mobil one, amsoil (it doesn’t soak into to pores of metal ??) and the JB oil that we tested here Thanks!
jtallen83 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 I really like the stay in place stickiness of that test lube. Slip EWL 30 is as close to it as I have seen, like to use that on the bolt and carrier rails. I have a big tub of Weaponshield grease on the bench so it gets smeared here and there, cam pins and rings mostly. Slip EWL straight for pins and such.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 17, 2019 Author Report Posted February 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, jtallen83 said: I really like the stay in place stickiness of that test lube. Slip EWL 30 is as close to it as I have seen, like to use that on the bolt and carrier rails. I have a big tub of Weaponshield grease on the bench so it gets smeared here and there, cam pins and rings mostly. Slip EWL straight for pins and such. I've been using the weapons shied a while, was getting it direct.( they are 5 minutes up the road from me) I've got it into some local gunshops i deal with & they actually give me a better price(good discount for spending an ass load $$$over the years) but figured I'd ask here. You fellows have seen enough & have enough experience to know what works the best & I highly value the info & opinions I get here.
jtallen83 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 Forgot a regular use lube for me, Otis Dry Lube spray for cleaning and lubing magazines. It knocks out the carbon and after a wipe with a paper towel or rag it leaves a slick but not sticky surface. They had an earlier version the called Special Forces Dry Lube but this new batch is "improved" .....worked the same for me. https://otistec.com/dry-lube/
Matt.Cross Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 Rat-a-Tat Hit Tom up to get some, it's amazing stuff!
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Matt.Cross said: Rat-a-Tat Hit Tom up to get some, it's amazing stuff! I dont believe I've heard of it. Thanks. I'm not sure who Tom is.
shepp Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: I dont believe I've heard of it. Thanks. I'm not sure who Tom is. The the JB stuff I spoke of @98Z5V also the sticky stuff JT talked about Edited February 18, 2019 by shepp
Sisco Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Tom’s stuff is good.when that isn’t available I use Amzoil cleaner and Amzoil gun Lubricant, and also their Penetrating lubricant.
shooterrex Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 I was given some of the Lucas gun lube. It seems to work well. I also have a big jug of breakfree I have been using for years.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, shooterrex said: I was given some of the Lucas gun lube. It seems to work well. I also have a big jug of breakfree I have been using for years. I used the break free for a while, I wasn't fond of the flakes it left behind, good stuff though
Cunuckgaucho Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 https://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm My go to is Ed's Red, I pretty much all the stuff lying around with which to make it. The link also has a number of other useful products you can make. A side note, I use a couple drops on my work pliers etc. works better then anything I've tried or seen used.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cunuckgaucho said: https://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm My go to is Ed's Red, I pretty much all the stuff lying around with which to make it. The link also has a number of other useful products you can make. A side note, I use a couple drops on my work pliers etc. works better then anything I've tried or seen used. Thanks, I'll give it a look.
Sisco Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: I used the break free for a while, I wasn't fond of the flakes it left behind, good stuff though Break free is teflon in suspension. Gotta shake it every time you use it. Those flakes are teflon precipitate I believe.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sisco said: Break free is teflon in suspension. Gotta shake it every time you use it. Those flakes are teflon precipitate I believe. I know it won't hurt anything, just retardation on my part.
edgecrusher Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Rat a tat for the win. If not I use mpro
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, edgecrusher said: Rat a tat for the win. If not I use mpro Is there a link or isn't it on the market yet? I tried searching for it and of course got Ratatouille the children's animated film. not saying rats dont make good lubrication but I don't think that's what you guys are speaking of
Armed Eye Doc Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 It is one that is not quite on the market yet. It is good stuff though. I'm still waiting for my latest delivery.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Armed Eye Doc said: It is one that is not quite on the market yet. It is good stuff though. I'm still waiting for my latest delivery. Thanks, now I know why I couldn't find info on it.
98Z5V Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Armed Eye Doc said: It is one that is not quite on the market yet. It is good stuff though. I'm still waiting for my latest delivery. I've got one for you, and two for Matt. I'll get more from JB Matt and get it going to Lonewolf.
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: I've got one for you, and two for Matt. I'll get more from JB Matt and get it going to Lonewolf. Thank you!
Sigelite Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 make sure doc knows its for his guns not his southern regions......
98Z5V Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Sigelite said: make sure doc knows its for his guns not his southern regions...... Once I send it out, he can use it for whatever he wants... I wondered why he ran out so soon...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sigelite said: make sure doc knows its for his guns not his southern regions...... ?
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