Proper handgun lubrication

[mixanima]

I've been using this grease less spray... It's actually a lubricant and cleaner. It's called safari charlie gun lube, have any of you used it yet? it has some pretty good reviews:
http://www.superslickstuff.com/lubricant/Safari-Charlie-Gun-Lube.html
Just pointing out a good spray alternative in case you are interested.

For those who have used it, let me know what you think!

 

[rrussotwo]

The absolute best oil I've used is Dexron ATF.

I'm still searching for a best grease.

 

[Guate_shooter]

I recently got some frog lube from the manufacture to try it out and recommend to my students and this stuff is BAD TO THE BONE!

 

[BigNick73]

Depends I use Breakfree CLP, Gunzilla CLP, bearing grease from auto zone, TW25B, and even crisco on occasion.

 

[Scott.Thornton]

ND30 motor oil. Works good, cheap, lasts long time.

 

[Trachito]

spit.

 

[Trachito]

never thought about mobil 1. think i'll switch to that.

 

[drumz2129]

My grandpa used 3in1 on all his guns and I despise of that stuff. It will leave a paraffin varnish behind, you would be surprised how thick it will build up over the years.

For 95% of my guns I use Break Free CLP to lube and protect. I apply a very thin layer of gun grease to the contact points on the slide rails on my polymer pistols.

Every few weeks I will strip down my carry piece and hose all the metal parts down with Royal Purple MAXFILM and let it soak over night. The next day I wipe it down and reassemble. It does a great job protecting the blued slide.

 

[sawgrass]

I've been using this grease less spray... It's actually a lubricant and cleaner. It's called safari charlie gun lube, have any of you used it yet? it has some pretty good reviews:
http://www.superslickstuff.com/lubricant/Safari-Charlie-Gun-Lube.html
Just pointing out a good spray alternative in case you are interested.

For those who have used it, let me know what you think!

Safari Charlie seems very similar to EEZOX, another non-petroleum cleaner/lubricant/rust inhibitor. EEZOX used in conjunction with Mobil 1 or Balistol have become my choice for maintenance. YMMV

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[JBP55]

The absolute best oil I've used is Dexron ATF.

I'm still searching for a best grease.

This is a very good lubricant also.

3 parts Mobil 1 20W50.
1 part Dextron ATF.

 

[tuan]

I use a mixture of molases and cocoa butter myself. It not only lubricates my pistol but also prevents hand wrinkling/stretch marks.....

Winner of Best Reply

 

[Spent Brass]

Im partial to Rem oil and High temp plumbers grease. But Ive used the Slip 2000 before with great results. Curious about some of the new lubes out like the Safari Charlie and Guates Frog lube. (made from real frogs?)

 

[charlie12]

I've been using Militec 1 grease and oil for years.

 

[Skiney]

3-IN-One is all you'll ever need!

All you'll ever need IMHO:}

It had done wonders for bicycle chains for over a centry, It'll do the same for your pistola foe show:}

 

[jguilletjr]

wd40

WD-40 is a solvent not a lubricant. (contrary to popular belief)

 

[dantheman]

WD-40 is a solvent not a lubricant. (contrary to popular belief)

Sorry , but according to their own website , it is also a lubricant .

What does WD-40 do?

WD-40 fulfills five basic functions:
1. CLEANS: WD-40 gets under dirt, grime and grease to clean. It also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape and excess bonding material.
2. DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.
3. PENETRATES: WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
4. LUBRICATES: WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and tenaciously held to all moving parts.
5. PROTECTS: WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.

 

[brewer3401]

Wipe down gun
CLP to clean
91% rubbing alcohol to degrease (dries really fast)
Break Free with Q-tip on rails
2 drops Break Free on back of slide - place barrel end down to let oil run down slide
TW25B on slide and rails - I put "too much" always.
Rack slide a few times to disperse grease - gun will hold what it needs
Wipe off excess grease
Any internals (not trigger mechanism) get the grease - extra on shiny surfaces.

Sig P226 .40 & .22 conversion kit.

Note: IMHO, I only use WD-40 to loosen rusted items. I have heard many shooters and a few gun smiths that say never use WD-40 on a firearm.

Also use WD-40 to kill roaches at night on my patio - cheaper than wasp spray

 

[Pale Horse]

I carry a revolver; I just wipe it down with a silicone cloth once in a while.

 

[mickey]

How bout this stuff? It says gun oil.
Anyone have any experience with it?
Walgreens is selling it....

 

[rockmup]

I use Molly lube mixed with a copper based anti seize. Works great