Who uses WD-40?

Do you use WD-40 when cleaning/lubricating your weapons?

  • Yes

    Votes: 76 21.8%

  • No

    Votes: 272 78.2%
  • Total voters
    348
As far as I can remember, WD 40 was always promoted as a lubricant.
If a lock is thoroughly flushed with WD 40, it will continue to work like a champ.
 
If a lock is thoroughly flushed with WD 40, it will continue to work like a champ.
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Maybe because a liquid of some sort made of stoddard solvent and mineral oil flushes the contaminants out will provide the lock to work. But, it isn't because of the ingredients that make WD40. It's because it's clean. I don't see where WD40 can even take credit for making a lock work. Anything that can blast contaminants out of the way will allow the lock to work.

And how much WD40 do you use after "thoroughly flushing out the lock"? Compound that to all the other components you flush out. Isn't exactly cheap to use anymore when it all adds up.

Its also a lot more narrow in its scope of use than WD40.
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That statement would be true if the products were reversed in the order said.
 
That I'd have to agree with. With properly seated primers and bullets, I just don't see where penetrant would invade a cartridge and cause a misfire. I'm not saying it's not possible, just not likely to happen.
 
WD40 is kind of a jack-of-all trades. For any given task, there are things that do it better, but nothing that does EVERYTHING so well.

For lubricating, an oil or grease is nearly always better. If it has to be a dry lube, there are those too.

For a penetrating oil, we have specific oils for that that work better.

For corrosion protection, we have products that do that better too.

I would say CLP is a better product all-around than WD40, but it doesn't quite duplicate it, as it doesn't dry up as well.

I have had the same can of WD40 for probably 10 years. I never use it, because I know the products that do the job better, and I never have had the "good enough" mentality.
 
Why would I want to use WD-40 and then apply a lube? Why would I use a product that has inferior rust prevention qualities?
Why? Why? Why? If the answer is because its cheap, then thats not good enough.
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Because it's good at loosening and removing built up crud and it's good for displacing water after cleaning bp guns. Maybe there's stuff just as good for removing crud but there's not much that displaces water and dries as fast as WD-40. So why buy two products when one will work just as good for one and better for the other? Now maybe none of you shoot bp so it's a moot point but I shoot a lot of it so it works for me.
 
Here's their list of uses. I searched for "gun" and it wasn't in there. No results found. I assume this means they don't recommend it for use as a gun lube
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http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/category/sports-and-recreation/

Here are the gun uses they recommend.

# Displaces moisture from guns after cleaning
# Drives moisture and mud from duck guns
# Cleans and protects gun carriages
# Cleans and protects gun linkages
# Prevents rust on guns used in the field
# Prevents corrosion on field weapons
# Protects gun parts when being stored
# Cleans and protects bayonets
Removes camouflage tape from guns
# Anti-rust agent and lubricant for gun magazines
# Protects bore and exterior of gun barrel from corrosion
# Removes powder residue and metal fouling from gun barrels
Removes crud from antique guns
Spray on pump action on shotgun to prevent freezing during cold weather
Removes lead buildup on guns
Lubricates precision gun fittings
Lubricates pump-action guns
 
[QUOTEHawg Haggen]Now maybe none of you shoot bp so it's a moot point but I shoot a lot of it so it works for me.[/QUOTE]

I don't have any experience in BP, so to make clear my comments aren't to reflect BP guns. To be honest, I'll still use something besides WD40 if I ever get into BP. But for me to say not to use WD40 and not even have the experience to back it up would not be conducive to the OP.
 
I've only used WD-40 on a gun once when I had it apart and was waiting for some replacement parts to arrive, I had nothing else avaliable on hand. Later when my EEZOX order arrived, I wiped down every part with EEZOX.

So I voted no.
 
So why buy two products when one will work just as good for one and better for the other? Now maybe none of you shoot bp so it's a moot point but I shoot a lot of it so it works for me.
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I shoot black powder firearms, I use Corrosion X to clean them. Just Corrosion X, I use no hot water, no other products, nothing else.

It works great cuts through powder residue, prevents rust and lubricates, I've never had a rust or any other kind of problem since using it.

There really is little comparison, Break Free CLP is a vastly superior product for guns than WD-40 and I quit using Break Free after trying Corrosion X.

The US Navy uses Corrosion X for salt water protection. It was developed with long term salt water exposure in mind it more than handles the corrosive effects of black powder.
 
I can see that some of you can't possibly comprehend how WD 40 should be used. These people should not use it.
For those that understand, it's a very good product.
 
I can see that some of you can't possibly comprehend how WD 40 should be used. These people should not use it.
For those that understand, it's a very good product.
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Your right it takes a real genius like you to squirt WD-40 on something.:p
 
I went out to the garage and knocked the dust off a can of WD-40, lets see if the directions on the can are too difficult to figure out.

Hum lets see its says

SHAKE CAN WELL

Saturate area and let soak for several minutes. For best rust protection do not wipe off.

That is the extent of the instructions, your right Bill us mere mortals and common people would never figure that out.:D
 
“Often imitated but never equaled. For 12 years gun owners, gun shops and gun clubs have found WD-40 to be the most versatile product of its kind. Easy to use, spray-on WD-40 prevents rust and corrosion, lubricates, and is an excellent bore cleaner. WD-40 won’t congeal, prevents jamming, unaffected by extreme temperatures, and is harmless to all finishes. Not a silicone. Visit your nearest sporting goods store.”
From Guns & Ammo-1968. What do you think Elmer & Jeff were using back then....:)
 
When you use WD40 (and some other cleaning liquids) PLEASE remember some are extremely flammable. Please, no smoking or open flames around these. The pressurized cans are literally flame-throwers around open flames.:eek: FM(fire marshal)12
 
Nate
Contrary to your sophomoric reply, some people just expect a product to do everything well. WD 40 doesn't, nor does any other product. You have to understand what something can or can't do. WD 40 has it's uses for guns. There are better: lubricants, rust preventatives, and cleaners-but WD 40 is very capable.
 
WD-40

FOR ME WD-40 "Is one of the best rust removers"

I have a Diploma in "Mechanical Enginneer Technology"

BUT MI OPINION AS A HANDY MAN :

FOR ME :
3 products of EXCELLENCE
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