Marauder SASS #13056 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I was looking at frog lube and read some of the reviews. The vast majority liked it, but several mentioned concerns about: 1. Long term storage 2. Using in colder weather. In cold weather they said it slowed the gun so much they had problems with the actions. Similarly when they stored the gun a few months, the gun would hardly cycle. If those comments are correct, I would have to avoid it in cold weather. And be careful to double check any guns stored for a while. Have any of you experienced either issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Have you tried Eezox? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I decided to give it a try some time back and treated my match revolvers and my SKB. I can't really comment on how Froglube works for long term storage since these are guns that get regular use. I have not noticed any problems in cold weather so far. I have read "counterpoints" to such complaints suggesting that this is a problem when too much Froglube is applied. I followed the directions in the initial treatment which means I wiped off all excess lube. In subsequent cleanings with Froglube CLP I have swabbed out or wiped off any excess. I didn't drink the green Kool Aid, keeping an open mind but it has worked well for me so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echeconnee Drifter Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I can't say how well it'll work on the internals of a lever rifle or revolver, but cold weather has never been a problem for me in any of my automatics. I use it on my 1911s and AKs with no issues. As soon as you drop the hammer and things start moving, the lube warms up and begins working like oil or a very thin grease until the gun cools back down. I suppose if you slobber in it there like you're packing grease into a wheel bearing it could be a problem, but as long as you apply about as much frog lube as regular firearms grease I don't see how it would be a detriment. Can't say as to how it stores long-term. I shoot my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Bentfoot Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I had issues with my 73 at Winter Range when it snowed 2 years ago, but after a couple shots for the day it loosened up. I understand they changed the formula since then as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Howdy; At the minus 10 to 20 C temps up north there is a problem with oils. I blow them dry and run almost dry with a bit of cleaner. You need to get 5 or 10 rounds off to get the gun to start to run normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks! Yes, I've used EEzox and like it as a cleaner and protector I'm not as sold on it as a lube. Yes, I’ve tried: Breakfree CLP Remoil Slick 2000 Triflow Eezox Millitec FP-10 Tetra Gun Special military formula used in Middle East Ballistol Mobile 1 X-1R Sweet Shooter LSA Hoppes Outers Oil Mobil 1 Expensive refrigerant oil Royal Max-Gear Gun Slick Brian Eno’s lube Brownells Action Lube Plus Brownells Friction Defense Tri-lube with Teflon ATF Dura Lube DXS Special bicycle grease that sticks well and stays very well. And a few others I don’t remember All of these work okay. I like to experiment. I do not use regular WD-40 for gun oil, but have used it and silicone sprays for cleaning. As you mention, several of these (Eezox, Sweet Shooter, Militec, Tough Slide, Slide guide) do work essentially dry which is good when cold or in dirty environments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I have found Eezox to attract/hold much less dirt/silt than 'wet' lubes. IMHO-a very good all around gun lube. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I've found that avoiding cold weather works the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 But yer . . . . . . . . . . . . BAAAAAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abanaki, SASS #34557 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I've been told that if you check the ingredients of Frog Lube and Thompson Centers Bore Butter you will find that they are just about the same. Never bothered to check it out cause I'm quite happy using EEZOX for just about everything on my firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 How cold is "cold"? Down to the mid 20's I use reglar ole grease an oil. Below that I clean with hornady one shot cleaner/dry lube. I've run my cowboy guns down to zero degrees without an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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