best gun oil?

[wayned]

Awhile back I remember there was a topic about the "best" gun oils. I can't remember what seemed to be the most respected/recommended one.

 

[Pat-inCO]

A GUN oil.
Not a motor oil with all its automotive additives.

That said, a motor oil is far better than nothing. :roll:

Kimber recommends FP-10 and I've yet to have any problem with that.

Another, that few seem to know about, is Slipstream. WAY expensive ($15 for
two ounces), but you use only a few drops. In fact I just got my second
"bottle" of it in the last ten or so years (the first one is still about a third full).
I use it for slides and rails. For everything else I use FP-10.

Do keep in mind that "best" is defined by the individual, and not some
nebulous factor that no one can define. What works "best" for you?

 

[Captain America]

...Do keep in mind that "best" is defined by the individual, and not some nebulous factor that no one can define. What works "best" for you?

There's words to live by! I've always used Hoppes No. 9, it works great for me, my revolvers all like it, and my blue stays blue.

 

[WAYNO]

Best gun oil? You've opened a can of worms!

For years, maybe decades, Outers or Hoppes gun oil worked perfectly. My guns kept on working, and they didn't rust.

Then the wonder oils hit the market. I tried them all, and the advertisements had me convinced that I must now be using a far superior product. But, I had two guns rust while I was using the modern gun oils.

I've gone back to the basic Outers and/or Hoppes, and it will continue to be my favorite.

WAYNO.

 

[wayned]

Slipstream is the one I was thinking about. If for nothing else the bearing surfaces, slide, trigger, all that needs to "ride" on really slick surfaces. Everything else seems to be basic maintenance.

 

[revhigh]

I've used Mobil One 0-20 forever ... Never had any 'additive' issues so far ...

$5 a quart ....

People espousing one brand over another have no empirical or scientific evidence of one being any better than another .... They're just giving opinions, as I am ... People clean their guns often ... How good does the oil have to be ? Its a lubricant for a few hundred rounds at most almost all the time.

REV

 

[GunnyGene]

Awhile back I remember there was a topic about the "best" gun oils. I can't remember what seemed to be the most respected/recommended one.

You may be thinking about this comprehensive testing of 46 different products. It includes extensive test information on each of the products that includes corrosion prevention and friction. I won't tell you which I picked for my use, since I don't want to influence your opinion. But I will tell you that I am very happy with my choice of one of the tested products.

http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

 

[Ethang]

I've used Mobil One 0-20 forever ... Never had any 'additive' issues so far ...

$5 a quart ....

People espousing one brand over another have no empirical or scientific evidence of one being any better than another .... They're just giving opinions, as I am ... People clean their guns often ... How good does the oil have to be ? Its a lubricant for a few hundred rounds at most almost all the time.

REV

Me too since around 1994. I just used what was left in the jug after an oil change. This included many years of IPSC shooting, pistol and AR15. No issues at all and didn't cost me a dime.

 

[Rodfac]

I've always used US military weapons lubricating oil....it's CLP as far as I know. A just as good substitute is Ed's Red. The gun oil part of Ed's Red is equal parts of ATF transmission fluid and Kerosene. For bore cleaning the full formula is: equal parts by volume of: ATF, Kerosene, Turpentine or paint thinner and acetone. It's a great solvent for powder fouling but won't remove embedded jacket fouling. For that you need a copper remover. I use Sweets as directed on the bottle.

Boutique gun oils are just that...expensive, and a boon only to those who sell them. YMMV, Rod

 

[Pat-inCO]

$5 a quart ....

You mean your gun isn't worth more than that? :shock:
Mine are.

But then again, I don't dip them in the oil, so I don't need very much.

 

[rattlegun]

... but you use only a few drops.
...

This applies to all lubes, but gets mentioned when the price doubles and triples per oz.

 

[cas6969]

I have many different types of guns, different materials, finishes, functions and uses. Best for one won't be for another. As such I use about 6-7, maybe more different types of oil and three types of grease.

 

[Rodfac]

Geez CAS, I'd need an accountant to keep up with that POL area of yours! Rod

 

[revhigh]

$5 a quart ....

You mean your gun isn't worth more than that? :shock:
Mine are.

But then again, I don't dip them in the oil, so I don't need very much.

How does the oil you use change the value of a gun ?

Mobil one works fine ... So do all the others ... And paying $15 an ounce doesn't make that oil a damn bit better than Mobil 1 ... It just makes the buyer poorer and the seller richer ...

REV

 

[Precision32]

I have settled on M-Pro 7 cleaner and oil.

 

[SweetWilliam]

I've always used Hoppes or 3in1 oil. Just because it is everywhere. I've also used Rem oil.

 

[taxed2death]

A GUN oil.
Not a motor oil with all its automotive additives.

That said, a motor oil is far better than nothing. :roll:

Kimber recommends FP-10 and I've yet to have any problem with that.

Another, that few seem to know about, is Slipstream. WAY expensive ($15 for
two ounces), but you use only a few drops. In fact I just got my second
"bottle" of it in the last ten or so years (the first one is still about a third full).
I use it for slides and rails. For everything else I use FP-10.

Do keep in mind that "best" is defined by the individual, and not some
nebulous factor that no one can define. What works "best" for you?

Actually, a synthetic like Mobil 1 is a very good choice. Those additives in a synthetic are primarily to reduce carbon build up, reduce breakdown at high temp, and to insure a residual film is left on the parts to prevent dry wear, all good things in a firearm. I've used Mobil 1 on everything from revolvers to ARs, and never an issue. I still use proper solvents for cleaning (although sometimes I use diesel), and I use a light oil for rust prevention, but Mobil 1 works just fine everywhere else. Don't get me wrong, I still have things like CLP, Pro7, etc in addition to various greases, and sometimes I use those instead depending on my mood, but going straight Mobil 1 (or similiar) is just fine and is definitely cheaper. One of the nice parts about having a Chem E degree in this case is, I know the difference between what is actual chemical advantage and what is just good marketing.

 

[revhigh]

Or flat out BS hype ...

REV

 

[Sooner44]

Any decent oil will do fine, a 1911 pistol is not a device that requires a super-duper oil. I've used Rem oil, mobil 1, FP-10, Breakfree, Outters, and many others with good results. If mobil 1 is good for lubricating a piston at 350 deg, it should be fine my little pistol. All this talk about the best oil for a pistol is just internet commando hype, bacon grease would probably work fine in a pinch

 

[revhigh]

In a pinch I've gotten oil off my car's dipstick to lube a slide or two during an extended shooting session.

REV

 

[cas6969]

I shot a shotgun match in a downpour once and afterwards found I didn't have any oil with me. But I did have an old towel and a quart of transmission fluid. The gun had been out in the rain for about 4 hours by the end of the match and with a 3 1/2 hour ride home i figured I'd better do something. I flooded that thing inside and out. That gun only stunk for a few months. :lol:

 

[mongochicago]

I like Militec. Just stay away from water bases lubes. They will freeze up in the winter and the gun is useless. Of course, the farther south you go, the less of a problem that becomes

 

[The Norseman]

Don't tell the Gun Cleaning Industry. One of the best kept secrets.
When on sale (the only time I will buy) costs approximately $3.00.
For cleaning, protecting, and lubrication.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

I've yet to meet anyone that used motor oil on a gun that had regrets.
I always think it's funny when people use the phrase, "It wasn't designed for that!" So?
LOTS of things excel in ways that they weren't designed to.
If you choose to spend your money on "gun" oil, that's your decision.
All the evidence I've seen says it's an unnecessary expense.

 

[RSIno1]

I've always used Hoppes No. 9

+1 - it even smells right.

 

[sliclee]

I just adjusted the chain on my new used Suzuki 750, wasn't dirty, was YUK,couldn't find a lub would stay on chain not get all over my new white wheels.
CLP clp CLP why not , it works wonders on all my guns, got many rags ,kept dripping and cleaning till chain was spotless, gave lube to every part of the chain, rotated wheel by hand no drips. Covered bike over night, next day took it out wearing dirtiest clean pants. She watched with a smirk,as it came too life, I cranked it, that wheel spun, when I came back the wheel was white. CLP does work on motrcycle chain as well as my guns. The synthetic oils used in it like I thought,hoped
on the slide and bolts of my guns,actual proof clp is to me tops.

 

[GunnyGene]

And if you're into BP revolvers, there's Crisco. Yep, the same thing used in the kitchen. Used as a grease patch on top of the ball to prevent chain fire. :mrgreen:

 

[NH Rugerman]

Interesting perspective on CLP products...

http://www.nraguncare.com/blog/tag/clp-cleaner-lube/


Thoughts? I always been a Hoppe's guy...but I use RIG for long term protection and just purchased Frog Lube based on some fellow shooter's recommendations trying to move Into the 21st century.

 

[tinman]

We switched over to Mobil-1 many years ago for all of the work guns. Works like a charm on handguns and won't burn off of the full auto's. 8)

 

[powder smoke]

I've always used Hoppes No. 9

+1 - it even smells right.

Yep been using hoppes a long time no problems.
I even use no.9 solvent as cologne want to attract the right kinda woman. lol. ps