FrankenMauser
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WD-40 gets a lot of people by, because they don't know any better.WD40 is the cheapest and best gun cleaner you can buy! I to have used it for about 30 years, just keep it away from ammo and no problems!
However, WD-40 is neither a lubricant or a cleaner.
It is "Water Displacement formula 40".
Water Displacement ... key words.
WD-40 is for keeping metal from corroding. It is a terrible lubricant, and an even worse cleaning compound.
Also, please note:
Firearms owners' manuals recommend using gun solvents for cleaning. They say nothing about carb cleaner, brake cleaner, or WD-40, unless they're specifically warning you not to do it.