Up to this point I have been using Tufoil and have had ZERO problems but I was just wondering what y’all prefer as far as lube for your carbines. I’ve always sort of thought that the thinner stuff will go away and leave a carboned up action which would be pretty dry. I use Break Free CLP in everything else and have been very pleased. Have heard some of y’all prefer Break Free LP so all opinion welcome and wanted!!
As always, thanks!
Sparky
some people use Mobil 1 synthetic
i like using hops 9. goes on easy and cleans up really nice.
BF CLP as a general purpose lube. BF LP for the bolt and carrier.
On occasion I’ll use Tetra Oil.
Thanks Quib! Keep 'em coming guys…getting a good list here!
Sparky
Wally World synthetic 10W-30. Just ran Tactical Pistol with TigerSwan and all the USP received was the oil. No probs. The 6933 and 6920 run on the 10W-30 as well. No issues. I see no need to pay for any lubricating oil more expensive than this considering how well it has performed in high round count classes.
slip 2000 EWL
Slip 2000 (both the standard and EWL). This stuff is magical for the AR system. It stays even when the gun gets hot, and I’ve used it from 20-120+ degrees with no issues. It’s also environmentally friendly and non-toxic, which is a plus when handling.
I’ve used 10W30 in a pinch with no problems. Some I know swear by it and it is easily available!!
A very light coat of Royal Purple Synthetic Motor Oil. Never had a hiccup yet. It just smokes a bit when I’ve used a little too much for high round count days…
First choices: Slip 2000 or EWL
Second: WS CLP
Third: TW25 or Tetra
I’ll use BF CLP if it’s all that’s around. Good contingency CLP, but much better are available.
RemOil and Hoppes are unsat. They are sport/hobby lubes, and perform accordingly.
I recently started using motor oil and noticed a positive difference. It dries slower than other lubes and I’ve yet to see any downsides. I also keep a small bottle of Weaponshield CLP in my grip if I need an emergency cleaner/lubricant. Love the smell of that stuff!
I like breakfree LP(not CLP) the best out of the few I have tried, but I hate the bottle they put it in.
My all around go to gun lube is Weapon Shield CLP.Best Ive used to date.
Next favorite is Mil-comm all the various flavors depending on need and application.
Base fall back lube is Break Free CLP and LP(I have a huge amount on hand from two decades of gun oil OCD)
Then after all that I have a six foot tall two door locker full of various gun lubes to include several quarts of LSA.
In a pinch I’ll use whatever makes the parts of the gun look wet and slick.
I figured the basic “gun oils” like the RemOil would be poor choices when the gun got hot!
Great responses guys…the list is growing, keep the opinions coming!
Thanks
Sparky
I have no problems with the Slip 2000 product line. I use it for cleaning and for lubrication. I used to use Weaponshield which is also great. I prefer non-toxic lubes.
Years ago I bought a Defensive Edge Grail. Sully sent it with a bottle of Slip ewl. I used it and it worked. Last year I went to an EAG class and Pat Rogers gave me a bottle while there. I think there’s a reason that the guys who know the platform swear by this stuff. The kinds of guys that see hundreds of thousands or even millions of rounds a year use it. That’s a clue to me. They might get it free but if it didn’t work they would not use it. It’s the onlt lube I use for my firearms other than my precision Remington .308.
Slip EWL, Old school LSA, and Royal Purple 20W-50/Militec-1 (2/3+1/3 mix), for a while now. RP is as thick as EWL. Haven’t noticed hardly any smoke from high round count sessions. I’ve noticed all three lubes stay put for a long time, at least 800 to 1000 rounds, when generously applied.
I like Super Lube for bolts, slides, etc.
I also like Weapon Shield CLP for a good general purpose lube or for really cold weather.
Bug Juice for me. I used 10w fully synthetic diesel engine oil instead of mobil 1 for my base.
Marshall, I viewed the link you posted. Looks interesting. Is it really that much more slick than regular gun lube?
Any reason you chose that over the High Temp stuff?