Gun lubricant

[Unclejimmy1969]

A couple days late here but I am currently using Lucas and like it so far. Just my $.01

[BDG]

We sell quite a bit of M-Pro7, Slip 2000, and Breakfree.

Personally, I use non-chlorinated disc brake cleaner and Mobil 1 0W-40 full Synthetic.   

About 7qts of this stuff goes into my Dodge SRT8 but haven't used it on a gun yet.

[Rhino]

Dextron 3 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Rem oil, grease, Winchester oil, Mobil 1 synthetic.

[rl96ss]

Three pages and no Ballistol ? I've tried a bunch and most seem to do there job, but mostly stick with CLP and Ballistol.

[WheatNuts]

I use synthetic motor oil on all my firearms. I'm sure some people will call me crazy.

[tcpip95]

Mobil 1. A few bucks for a "multi-decade" supply.

Same here.  I use Mobil 1 oil for all my gun lube needs as well as Mobil 1 grease for my shotguns.

[Quick Shot xMLx]

I use whatever cheapo CLP Walmart has for sale when I need some.  I've never used motor oil but I'm sure it would work fine.

[Airacuda]

For 35 years I used WD-40 as a cleaner and lube. Now before someone says you never put that on a firearm, I will tell you that Uncle Sam issued it for cleaning my M16A1 and later A2 rifles from 84 to 88. Once I started working at the Range I used Tetra because that was a what they sold.
Lots of people gave us samples and I agree that any lubricant will do the job. Heck I shot my Glock once after cleaning with brake clean for 1000K rounds with no lube and never had an issue....never cleaned it either in that time. I believe the burnt powder made it's own lube. I do like Mobil one on rails and sporting rifles.

[Ciph3r]

Slip2000 EWL is by far the slickest and easiest to use that i've seen. Wash gun out with hot water, dry, use the EWL.

[IDescribe]

Depending on gun, mood, and whether or not I've unpacked from my latest move, either:

Frog Lube (which works as advertised)

or

Royal Purple 10W-30

[Friar_Tuck]

Mobil 1 in a hypodermic for me!

[coolcw1987]

So, Not trying to stir the pot, but why do some people oil the slide and some grease it? Does it really make a difference or is it one of those "this is how I learned so its what I do" things?

[cntrydawwwg]

So, Not trying to stir the pot, but why do some people oil the slide and some grease it? Does it really make a difference or is it one of those "this is how I learned so its what I do" things?

     I think a lot of it is personal choice. I never used Molly/grease until the last couple years. Seems to stay on the slide longer than oil in the summer. In winter (currently 3 deg. ) I use Breakfree. Just personal choice. Had a rifle bolt freeze shut with Rem oil once. Never has happened since I switched to CLP Breakfree. [emoji6]

[Quick Shot xMLx]

So, Not trying to stir the pot, but why do some people oil the slide and some grease it? Does it really make a difference or is it one of those "this is how I learned so its what I do" things?

It seems to be one of those things where it just depends who taught you.  Either method works. 

[Rhino]

It's because the professional shooters that push/use a product. They wouldn't lie! It's not like they get paid for an endorsement or something. 😄 Just like Forrest Gumps Flex-o-Lite ping pong paddle. 😜