RippinSVT Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 The only difference that I perceive is there is more metal to lube and protect against the elements, anything that shows signs of rubbing or contact gets lubed no matter if a polymer or metal gun. I would agree except that in the case of say, a Glock versus a 1911, there's a hell of a lot more going on in there, more parts and points of contact. Additionally, the way the barrel locks up dictates if and how much lube is required in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludde Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I clean with Ed's Red every now and then and lube with motor oil an atf oil. Depending on mu mood... Many both production and open class shooters use the same in my local club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfiddy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Castrol syntec. Cheap and effective. Works great in my ARs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyVey Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Ballistol for cleaning and lubrication. My grand father used it since the 30's and swore by it. Edited August 13, 2015 by RudyVey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 TW25B on everything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc10mm Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I recommend a synthetic motor oil as none of the people selling "gun lubricants" have a refinery - except Lucas - or the lubrication specialists like the oil companies. I use Shell Rotella T - Full Synth and a lot of people use Mobil 1. I like the Shell better because it is a diesel lube and has zinc in it which the car lubes have mostly gone away from or reduced the amount. I'm sure most of the people/companies selling gun lube get it in drums and repackage it or buy it already prepackaged from an oil supplier. . Steve is a pretty experienced guy and posts a lot so I try to take head to his recommendations. I had some Shell Rotella-T lying around and tried it. I worked very well and it was very easy to clean the gun with Ed's red afterwards. I might try ATF also. I might actually clean my gun more often if it's this easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi531 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hi, been using M-PRO 7 for cleaning and many different oils over the years, finally settled on Mobile one for lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguapo Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Cleaning: whatever solvent is cheapest. That's usually Remoil or Hoppes #9 Lubrication: Mobil DTE 24 machine oil cause I can get it for free Edited September 3, 2015 by elguapo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Clean with Acetone, except barrel (only bullets through it as per Shuemann recommendation) Then Mobil 1. No snake oils / lubes on my guns.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Lucas gun oil. It just works. The contact cleaner from Lucas is the best of any I have ever tried. I like Schuemann way of barrel cleaning also... Edited September 4, 2015 by a matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Doc Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've used Mobil 1 and a mixture of mobil 1 and transmission fluid, both work well. Then I tried Brian's Slide Glide and I find it superior to any oils, I also use it now on my shotgun and rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDA Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Slide Glide Heavy on the rails. TW-25 on the internal parts. I mainly shoot pistols with full length rails. (P series Sig's, 1911's, Hi-Power) The pistol style dictates the lube. Glock and M&P style pistols can practically run dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I run Castrol Power RS 5w40 - because that's what I run in my motorcycle. If I don't have any of that laying around when it's time to fill the bottle, I usually have CLP or something else on hand. I have tried pretty much everything and personally don't think it makes a whole lot of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I recommend a synthetic motor oil as none of the people selling "gun lubricants" have a refinery - except Lucas - or the lubrication specialists like the oil companies. I use Shell Rotella T - Full Synth and a lot of people use Mobil 1. I like the Shell better because it is a diesel lube and has zinc in it which the car lubes have mostly gone away from or reduced the amount. I'm sure most of the people/companies selling gun lube get it in drums and repackage it or buy it already prepackaged from an oil supplier. This. I use Mobile 1 full synthetic for most guns. Even at $7 a quart or whatever it is, I'm still way ahead of the game. A quart lasts forever it seems. I also have some Slide-Glide I use on my Limited gun. Never thought about diesel specific synthetic though, have to check into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchinCamaro Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I've generally avoided lube conversations in all disciplines (bikes, cars, guns, bedroom..), but I've become a convert to Hornady One Shot. Almost all of my competitive shooting is out in the desert where dust gets blown into every mechanical crevice. Once shot is another cleaner/ drylube, but it actually lubes and keeps my AR/Glock/Shotgun actions silky for a whole day. I really liked the slipEWL I used before it, but it just gets crusted up here with fine desert dust. Previously tried : Remoil, Triflow, Mobil 1 , Lucas Gun Oil, Royal Purple gun lube, Militec, and probably a few others. Overall, I think anything is better than nothing, but One Shot is my new jam until I move back east. Edited September 5, 2015 by BitchinCamaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES13Raven Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 none of the people selling "gun lubricants" have a refinery - except Lucas - or the lubrication specialists like the oil companies. Looks like George Fennell of Weapon Shield has some impressive credentials. He also created FP-10: INVENTOR Doctor of Astronomy and Astrophysics 1979 - 1985: PITT (University of Pittsburgh - Research Associate, Allegheny Observatory) Lubrication Engineer (PE) 1986 - 2004: MPC (Co-Founder, Vice President, Technical Director) 1985 - Present: Steel Shield Technologies, Inc.(Co-Founder, President, Technical Director) Organizations: SAE (Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers) Member ASNE (American Society of Naval Engineers) Member NCMA (National Contract Management Association) Member STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubricant Engineers) Member In 1986, Dr. George C Fennell, a former scientist in Astronomy and Astrophysics is doing consulting and contract works in advanced lubrication and surface Tribology, formulated a revolutionary metal treatment oil additive which can activate "ABF" (Advanced Boundary Film) through a proprietary and unique "electro-chemical ionization" (ECI) process. He has been known since then in the industry as the "Father of Advanced Boundary Film Lubrication and halogenation without corrosion". On the basis of ABF, a series of specialty lubricants were derived to meet the specific requirements of various purposes, which is so far to date, the most advanced formulas in lubrication and lubrication theory. In retrospective, the nearly half a century research and development obviously embodies the relentless pursuit of several generations of scientists from scratch to reality. Over the years, since the official launch of Steel Shield in the market, there have been tremendous aftermarket products trying to resemble Steel Shield, but due to its unique formula and advanced chemistries, none have been found even remotely successful. To this date, Dr. Fennell is still the leader and top expert in his field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drysideshooter Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have had good results with Mobil 1 in AR's. Also a big fan of Hornady One Shot in some guns. Have a Volquartsen Scorpion that would have to get some One Shot every few stages to keep it running. Tried some Moly additive that is made for BMW motorcycle gear boxes and final drives and it seems to be the ticket so far. I believe the company that makes it is also the manufacturer of the Ballistol products. Nice thing about their Moly is its in a synthetic base so should be okay in cooler temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Anyone using Crisco... :roflol:Emm Fireclean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES13Raven Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Anyone using Crisco... :roflol:Emm Fireclean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 On the subject of pistol lubrication, I have just three words: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwc5 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mobil 1 5w-30 keeps my Z06 Corvette well lubed at 190-250 deg oil temp, and current open pistol shows little wear after 10k rounds. Also really like Slide Glide but current major9 still too tight to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 On the subject of pistol lubrication, I have just three words: Mexican Fire Oil ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Used fire clean got taken, it did work but with all the shenanigans by the company and Vickers I just threw it all out. I don't mind a company making a profit but all this just don't sit too well with me. I went out and got the "lube kit" that was endorsed by Grant Cunningham in his lube 101 article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I have a question. Is there any oil that wont work as gun oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Must be some.... Otherwise there wouldn't so much concern over which one is best ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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