Froglube-use it!

[Grizz12]

What does Froglube do to clothing when it comes in contact?

near as I can tell, nothing

 

[AK103K]

I used Frog Lube CLP religiously for a few years, and finally came to the conclusion it wasnt worth the extra cost, and really didnt do anything better than anything else, and in some cases, didnt work as well.

If you use and clean the gun regularly, and use FL appropriately, read that "sparingly", it works pretty well as a lube. As a cleaner, its OK, but it does nothing for copper fouling.

I also tried their "solvent", which supposedly should have dealt with the copper, but was basically worthless as any kind of cleaner (the CLP worked better), and it seemed to be closer to water than anything else. Dont waste your money on it.

If you leave guns treated with the CLP sit, for a month or so, you will see things start to slow down and gum up. I was running into that with a couple of my revolvers and it was especially noticeable with the rotation of the cylinders. I also noticed sluggishness on other guns.

I also ran into some rusting issue with it with my one S&W, which I found odd, as I hadnt had that issue before, but I did notice towards the end of using it, that the formula seemed to change somewhat, and was more "watery". Dont know if I got a bad lot or what there, but it did occur. I had light layer of rust in the chambers, and rear face of the cylinder on that gun, and it had only sat in the safe about a week after it was cleaned.

Price was getting to be an issue. The stuff is pricey, and if you shoot and clean regularly, you go through it quickly, even with the larger bottles.

I started using it when it first came out, and the initial instructions said to "heat" the gun prior to use. Those instructions changed over time and the last number of bottles I had made no mention of it. They did make one mention of it on their web page though, and was directed towards guns being put up in storage. As I mentioned earlier, I did notice a change in the consistency of the stuff. It was a good bit thicker early on, and much more watery at the end.

Ive gone back to Hoppes for cleaning, and a light gun oil for lubing for most stuff. Lubriplate if I feel the need for a grease. About the only ting I miss about the FL, has been the smell, and the hand lotion effect it has on your hands.

 

[Grizz12]

You must have a hundred or more guns to have gone through the smallest containers of frog lube, even if you shoot/clean every day. After the initial application (heat treat), you only need a minimal amount.

I've treated many guns multiple times, dozens of knives, I mix the liquid with IPA and spray as a lube on anything that squeaks and as a case lube for reloading but have yet to go through the smallest bottles of liquid and paste

 

[AK103K]

I used it as a CLP. It doesnt take long at all to run through one of the small bottles. The paste lasts awhile, and I still have half a tub of that.

I shoot a couple of handguns and rifles every week, and Im always cleaning. I "clean" everything after each outing, Im not just touching up the lube.

 

[OcelotZ3]

I haven't used it enough to have an opinion on guns, however I've used it on the internals of a 22lr suppressor and it makes cleaning MUCH easier/better. So I will be experimenting on other firearms, probably start with 22's.

 

[Sprocket]

Well at least no one has suggested using anti-seize.

 

[Uncle Buck]

The point is that almost any lubricant which is formulated with some longevity in mind will work, but neglect can overcome them all.

I believe most people here do not have the problem with rust, but I have a couple of guns that fall in to the neglect department.

I have a Ruger Mark III. When I was trapping sometimes I would get back to the house and just be too tired to properly clean the thing and oil it. It was out in the most atrocious weather. It has a few surface dimples of rust on it, but still works fine.

I have a couple of "barn guns" that get cleaned and oiled when I get around to it. I do not get around to it very often. They sit in the barns and collect dust and grime, humidity is not their friend.

Bottom line I believe is any lubricant is better than no lubricant. If you clean your guns regularly, it does not become a problem.

Off to gather the barn guns and give them a good cleaning... Maybe.

 

[HALO51]

I had an armorer from one of top rated firearm companies tell me that he will NOT use FrogLube and highly recommends against it especially in cold weather as it tends to "gum up" the action. He has many RMA's regarding this issue. When he cleans and inspects there's no problems except when using this product. He said he likes FP-10.

 

[Nathan]

I have a couple of "barn guns" that get cleaned and oiled when I get around to it. I do not get around to it very often. They sit in the barns and collect dust and grime, humidity is not their friend.

I'll bet this product would make you worry less and shoot more regarding barn guns!!!

 

[Theohazard]

I had an armorer from one of top rated firearm companies tell me that he will NOT use FrogLube and highly recommends against it especially in cold weather as it tends to "gum up" the action.

This has been discussed several times already in this thread; it only gums up the action if you use it improperly and apply way too much. Used correctly, it won't gum up the action, even in cold weather.

 

[AK103K]

it only gums up the action if you use it improperly and apply way too much. Used correctly, it won't gum up the action, even in cold weather.

I agree to a point, and I did use it sparingly, and removed the excess while cleaning as best I could, but it can still cause problems, especially when it gets into areas during cleaning, that are not readily accessed, and the excess not easily removed.