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In you humble but very accurate opinion:) what would you believe is the best gun oil? Dan Wesson recommends High-quality gun oil such as FP-10, Militec-1 or Dan Wesson Rail Lube. I don't know what that is. They do not recommend CLP. I have been using Weapon Shield that says it meets MILL-L-634600, whatever that is.
 
5w20 synthetic motor oil. If modern synthetic motor oil will keep a 11,000 RPM sport bike engine running, it will laugh at what's needed for a firearm.
 
Weaponshield will be fine and I believe formulated by the guy who invented FP10 as an improvement over it. There are many high quality lubes but IMO one can't be singled out as "best" but I would avoid Frog Lube due to many problems reported with it getting sap like. If still in doubt contact Dan Wesson.
 
Yup. Mobil 1 synthetic for oil. Red synthetic axle grease for grease.

Super cheap. Super reliable. Never any issues. All of this nonsense with the buzzowrds of CLP, CLP-X, Slide Glide, Frog Lube, and whatnot sounds like the back corner of Spencer's Gifts. :p

I spent a ton of money trying out all of the fancy gun lubes when I first got into guns. A couple of dudes with more gun experience than I have days on this planet told me to just use good quality synthetic engine oil and red axle grease.

I've been doing that for about 6 years now with perfect results in everything from Glocks to 1911's to Sigs, to AK's, AR's, shotguns, and revolvers.

I should start putting Mobil 1 on 2oz bottles and selling it for $15... I'd make a killing. :rolleyes:
 
Wilson Combat's Ultima Lube II ...is the best I've seen ...but I think CLP is a very good less expensive alternative.
 
I should start putting Mobil 1 on 2oz bottles and selling it for $15... I'd make a killing.
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Yep, put a piece of tape on the bottle and write on it with a Sharpie "Uncle Malice's super duper ultra high tech highly researched firearms oil." and you'll sell out in no time.

Oh, and I get 10% of your profit. ;)
 
This topic has been discussed more than caliber wars, and Glock hate!!!
But my two cents. Use what you want. Seems most anything "works". The Mobile One fans sight cost. But the small amount of gun oil used isn't going to break me. Some say gun oil is just repackaged motor oil. I choose to differ for a very logical reason. Gun oil might be the same base pruduct, but it would not make sense for them to include the detergents, viscosity modifiers, and other chemicals required for motor oil. That is why some claim the motor oil has a "stickier" feel that attracts, or holds more dust and dirt.
Just figure if I don't fry fish in Hoppe's gun oil, don't use peanut oil in my truck, I don't need to use motor oil on my guns.:D
 
I like Slip 2000. A little bottle lasts a long time. Yes motor oil is cheaper, but the cost of gun oil is the least of my issues.


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I have tried a bunch of different oils, including Mobil 1, but my favorite is Weapon Shield. It seems to leave a light but very effective film, plus it smells good.
 
Been using CLP as a lube for over forty years and it just seems to work. Grease is for Garands, not handguns. I'm probably wrong because I'm not a scientist but that's what my experience has shown me. Use whatever floats your boat; it doesn't really matter.
 
Everyone tends to focus on the lubrication properties of oil in these discussions but from what I can tell, most oils provide very similar lubrication. If all you're worried about is lubrication, it doesn't really matter much what you pick.

There are some other issues that should probably be considered, and the two main ones are corrosion protection and toxicity.

We typically expect our oil to provide corrosion protection and depending on the additives, the level of corrosion protection can vary widely. Premium gun oils tend to offer pretty good corrosion protection. General purpose oils and motor oils often score very poorly in this category.

For a carry gun, it makes sense to pick an oil that isn't especially hostile to skin contact and that's not generally a design criterion for general purpose oils and certainly not for automotive products. If you're going to carry a gun in a manner that would allow it to be in prolonged contact with your clothing or skin, it makes sense to think about potential health repercussions.
 
If you have not subjected lubricants to scientific tests, then you have no idea what is "best"...you only have your unsupported opinion.
 
I have long advocated high quality, center cut bacon fat. Great lubricious quality, stays put and smells yummy after a few rounds. Oscar Meyer is my favorite.
 
If you have not subjected lubricants to scientific tests, then you have no idea what is "best"...
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Unless you've seen the results of testing conducted by others.

Fortunately, information exchange makes it possible for people to know things without having to conduct testing/experiments personally.
 
I use industrial grade food safe (non toxic) oil and grease from lubriplate. I can get a 14oz can of the grease for $15, and it is a thinner/softer grease that works well for slide rails and barrel bushing areas. The oils is a little harder to come by in smaller amounts, but it can be had for less than most gun oils.

The lubrication, corrosion preventing, and harsh environment properties of the lubriplate stuff is top notch, as it is designed to keep industrial machinery running.


Motor oil is cheap but it's toxic and has additives that absorbs into the skin.


I use Slip2k gun lube and EWL for ARs. Though the regular S2K gun lube would be suitable for most people, and it is fairly cheap for a modern CLP type. (16oz bottle for $25 online) I like the EWL because it is a little thicker and I have a prolonged cleaning schedule.

The Slip2k stuff is non toxic too.
 
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Fortunately, information exchange makes it possible for people to know things without having to conduct testing/experiments personally.
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This is the very foundation of our society, especially over the past few centuries.

So long as the source is unbiased and knowledgeable in the field, their results can be taken as being reliable.
 
The lubrication properties of the lubriplate stuff is top notch, as it is designed to keep industrial machinery running.
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It is also reported to have good corrosion properties as it is intended for machinery which is constantly exposed to water and acids from food/drink.
 
Everyone tends to focus on the lubrication properties of oil in these discussions but from what I can tell, most oils provide very similar lubrication. If all you're worried about is lubrication, it doesn't really matter much what you pick.

There are some other issues that should probably be considered, and the two main ones are corrosion protection and toxicity.

We typically expect our oil to provide corrosion protection and depending on the additives, the level of corrosion protection can vary widely. Premium gun oils tend to offer pretty good corrosion protection. General purpose oils and motor oils often score very poorly in this category.

For a carry gun, it makes sense to pick an oil that isn't especially hostile to skin contact and that's not generally a design criterion for general purpose oils and certainly not for automotive products. If you're going to carry a gun in a manner that would allow it to be in prolonged contact with your clothing or skin, it makes sense to think about potential health repercussions.
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This is why I use Frog Lube. I've read posts with the issue related in post #3, however these all appear to have been from long term storage in non-conditioned environments. I haven't personally had any issues, however I clean and lubricate after each use, or once a month if not used. As a plus, it also has a slight mint smell verses oil.
 
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