Smoken D Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Been satisfied with Kroil, may try some of that clenzoil if I get my hands on some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I started using Froglube on my all my guns a few months ago. I use it on my duty 1911 which is out in the rain, sun, cold, heat everyday and so far I really like it. My cowboy guns sure seem like they clean up easier since I started using it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Not sure if this was posted here before, although I've seen it a few times so its possible. Anyway its pretty well done and interesting. http://www.shootersforum.com/gun-cleaning/91566-results-gun-care-product-evaluation.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks, That was the link and study that led me to try Frog lube. So far, I like it quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I've been trying some stuff from BG products called In-Force.It seems to be working pretty good. I had never heard of it until the rep, came in & showed it to us. Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Bill, SASS #4942 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Lucas Oil Products for more than one reason.Their products work great as lubrication is not a sideline to them like a lot of companies. Also, the owner and founder is a big supporter of the firearms industry as well as hunting through the Protect the Harvest organization. Slickest I have used, and it keeps on ticking for a lasting time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Dude, SASS # 51223 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 From the test results I will be using Frog Lube more & more. I do know that after six stages or 30 rounds/six loadings and firing my C&B Revolver spin just as friction free as they are un-fired. And the Arbor cleans with the wipe of a cloth when the cylinder is removed. For Frog Lube to work best all petroleum based products should be removed from the surface being lubed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog McGee Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Eezox and here's one reason ... http://www.theopenrange.net/forum/index.php?topic=5457 The other 2 are: it cleans hard smokeless & BP foul and the lubrication is excellent drying to a thin film that doesn't collect dirt I've used Clenzoil. It is a good product but doesn't stack up to Eezox PS: I'm on quart number 5 now of Eezox +1 Eezox is great for your reloading presses . Leaves no wet residue . PREVENTS Rust ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Not sure if this was posted here before, although I've seen it a few times so its possible. Anyway its pretty well done and interesting. http://www.shootersforum.com/gun-cleaning/91566-results-gun-care-product-evaluation.html Everyone gets their own opinion, but not their own facts. Thanks for the link, very impressive testing and underscores how effective synthetic oil technology is. Plus, it is hard to beat the cost savings of WD-special, Mobil 1 oil & lube and Frog Lube CLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Buck Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've been using Slip 2000 with great results. It stays where you put it and it defends against carbon build up, plus no smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't leave my guns outside near a body of salt water for months at a time and pretty much use whatever decent gun oil is handy for smokeless. I use Hoppe's for smokeless cleaning and hot soapy water for bp. I use Ballistol for my black powder guns. I use grease for such things as the cams in my toggle links, again, it's not so much what you use as the fact that you use something. In 20 plus years in this sport, I've put untold thousands of rounds through many of my guns and never worn one out. I did recently replace the carrier on a '73 I've been shooting for nearly 20 years but I run the carrier dry unless I'm getting fouling. Firearms have been around for a lot longer than these modern super lubes. You should be fine using about any decent product if you reasonably maintain your guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357wheelgunner Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Would you change it every 3,000 miles? Or every 3,000 rounds, whichever comes first! Actually since it is a synthetic you could probably get 30,000 rounds out of one Mobil 1 lube job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Irish Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 CLP. I got a couple of those little bottles from Brownell's that have the needle spout to apply it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I sort of like slide glide over grease to lube stuff on the 97 on sides and rails. Sort of both viscous and not, two stage they call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyMaverick Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Kroil, "the oil that creeps." I buy it by the gallon from Brownells. I sure hope you're careful with it. It's great at what it does but is very toxic in every way. After reading the MSDS sheet on it, I am concerned about even having it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Sinclair Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have used G96 "Triple Action" Gun Treatment CLP for over 35 years. IMHO it is the best product that I have used over a lifetime of cleaning weapons. YMMV. http://www.g96.com/products/gun-treatment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I use Amsoil mp on my guns both smokeless and bp. I spray them down liberly when I put them away. For smokeless that's it unless it needs some attention for bp the guns come out of the socks cleaner than they went in.on a couple of occasions I had to wait several weeks to clean them for whatever reason. I just sprayed the guns again to soften the crud and it was like I just shot them. Amsoil mp bonds with the metal and creates a barrier between the metal and anything. On my engraved pistols I tried using the crayons to fill the engraving but nothing would stick so I gave up. I haven't sprayed my guns I shot at EOT this year since last EOT IIRC I used them at WR and EOT this year and they're ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Dude, SASS # 51223 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 My, this is an old thread. Yep; Frog Lube is the best ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunbutcher Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 http://m.skygeek.com/air-bp-2389.html Is this the 7808 you speak of? http://ch-47helicopters.tpub.com/TM-1-1520-240-10/css/TM-1-1520-240-10_118.htm This is a list of equivalents I like frog lube right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Came across this as part of a discussion on why a couple of gear boxes at work have to use certain lubricants ($50 a quart) and why failing to do so will cause damage to the internals of the gearboxes. An explanation of the various Mil-Spec aircraft engine and gearbox oils. AEROSHELL TURBINE ENGINE OILS The paper discusses the issues of compatibility between mineral, vegetable and synthetic ester lubricants. Especially interesting is the potential compatibility issues between Synthetic Ester based oils and different plastics, metals and other finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Gunzilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I use CRC QD (Quick-Dry) Electronics cleaner to blast the dirt off pistols, rifle, shotgun. Walmart - $4.99/can. And, as Capt Bill Burt said above, the wizard who built our rifles only honors the lifetime warranty if we use CLP. My guy also told me that CLP & many lubricants will cancel out with Frog Lube if you use both for stuff, I do dab some Extreme Weapons Lubricant on certain obvious areas - hammer, lever to carrier lifter arm, sear, etc. The CLP does a nice job cleaning up the barrels also. I was told that Ballistol attracts dirt, so I don't use it on my guns. However, I did read the literature & saw all of the applications it can be used for. We had water damage at our home & an antique piece of furniture was ruined. We tried everything in the way of furniture polish, etc. - No luck. We put Ballistol on it, & it almost completely restored it. If you try it on furniture, you will not believe what it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Lard- 1) Cheap 2)Plentiful 3) All natural 4) Works with BP and smokeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have not seen QMaxx mentioned on this thread. This product is SASS backed (a money point, I"m sure), but just wondering if many have tried it. The gentleman at EOT at QMaxx tent demonstrated product to me by cleaning a couple of my guns after i finished my last stage of match. I was somewhat impressed but he had drill attachment for shotgun which certainly beats our normal rod technique. He used rod on my rifle (black powder) and I felt my method of few patchs sprayed with Windex (WITH Vinegar) followed by Ballistol, ProTec, or whatever handy as lub/protectant was just as good if not faster/better than his job. I bought a bottle and will continue to give it a test. TA recommended AMSOIL MP (metal cleaner) to me one year while cleaning guns at RV camp. He gave me a can and I like it for cleaning, moisture displacing, and penetrating but not sure of its qualities as lubricant. Heck, I still like 3n1 oil and Dow 33 grease, however I admit that Ballistol is still my main "go to" multi-purpose spray . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wichita Southpaw Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I love G96 "complete gun treatment". Anyone else use this stuff? Been using it ever since my dad taught me how to quail hunt. Follow it up with Remoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Mathewson, 37826 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Kroil, "the oil that creeps." I buy it by the gallon from Brownells. Kroil creeps so much it creeps out of the bottom seam on the can it came in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugler Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Been using Militech for some time with great results! Bugler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Water Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I love G96 "complete gun treatment". Anyone else use this stuff? Been using it ever since my dad taught me how to quail hunt. Follow it up with Remoil. Been using G96 to clean/lube guns for 25 years. (I've had a can of Remoil sitting around for 25 years.) The only other thing I use to clean guns is a Lead-Away cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Tried 'em all. Lately I have become a big fan of SEAL lube. Heidi at Long Hunter's shop recommended it to me so I tried it. Slicker than snot on a glass door knob. Anybody ever try Sweetshooter? I bought the whole package but never got around to going thru the process required... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Flimshaw Sass# 73310 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Based on all the oil comments I've read in various websites it seems that best oil is the one you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I've tried so many very good lubes, but they keep making new ones that are slightly better. Including Breakfree CLP, Militec, Ballistol, Remoil, Tetra, Dura Lube, Superlube, Tri-lube, Max-gear, numerous home0-made formulas, various "gun oils." I tried Sweetshooter many years ago and liked it, especially for cleaning and rust prevention. Kroil is a great cleaner, but slightly dangerous and not a great lube. EEzox is another great cleaner that worked well for rust prevention but I was not as impressed with it as a lube. Mobil 1 lube works well for me when lube is needed. (Oil is not a good stand-alone lubricant compared to true "lubes.") I've followed tests such as has been linked here and they demonstrate good practices for testing lubes. That has been most helpful. Plus I watch the testing that the bicyclists do as they require high quality lube in a tough environment. I think they are much more subject to wear from lack of great lubrication than almost any gun, except full auto. Frog lube has been very impressive but I've been concerned with how sticky it can be and others have had trouble with semi-autos sticking if not applied just right and shot a few days later. But it's rust prevention is outstanding and I continue to use it for that. So I have been using Seal 1 that the inventor of Frog Lube developed. I think it equals or exceeds Frog Lube and nearly all the others. But there are many that can be used as this thread shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I have used most everything, Currently using 3-in-one, and I use it in all my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Been using Brian Enos Slide Glide for quite some time in my 97's and Marlin 94, Uberti 73's works great. For spray been using Ballistrol also works ok. Going to try Coyote Cap's mention also. Everything is a hit/miss no matter what you use. Who knows, everybody is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Well.. like Marauder said... there are LOTS of oils/lubes out there, and most of them will work just fine on our match guns. I like a little dab of Silicone grease in the toggle channel of my 73s, on my cylinder pin, and on the back of the cylinder. Tri-Flow does a good job of creeping into the action on the revolvers. I use a little Marvel Mystery Oil on a cloth to wipe things down. IMO, most folks overdo it when it comes to oiling the guns that they use often. A generous application on guns in storage at the back of the safe might be a good idea, or on the guns that you leave out in the Swamp or in the Salt air................... duh...... but not on your match guns. You ought to be taking regular care of them. I have used petroleum products on my BP guns since the early 1960s. This idea that it shouldn't be used is just BS. IMO, the worst thing out there is Ballistol... I've seen many guns rusted after their owners bought into all the Hog Wash that's out there about Ballistol. They would use it to make "Moose Milk", and promptly rusted the hell out of their guns. Duh... you want something that rejects the moisture, not something that absorbs/mixes with it. Heck a light application of WD-40 would be a much better choice after cleaning than that stuff... WD-40 at least displaces the moisture left behind so will the Marvel Mystery oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I don't leave my guns outside near a body of salt water for months at a time and pretty much use whatever decent gun oil is handy for smokeless. I use Hoppe's for smokeless cleaning and hot soapy water for bp. I use Ballistol for my black powder guns. I use grease for such things as the cams in my toggle links, again, it's not so much what you use as the fact that you use something. In 20 plus years in this sport, I've put untold thousands of rounds through many of my guns and never worn one out. I did recently replace the carrier on a '73 I've been shooting for nearly 20 years but I run the carrier dry unless I'm getting fouling. Firearms have been around for a lot longer than these modern super lubes. You should be fine using about any decent product if you reasonably maintain your guns. This....Buffy said it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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