My first AR is on its way… Colt 6920. What should I lube it with? I have some Hoppes #9 and Slide Glide.
Should I use something different?
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Great start with the 6920. As for your question on what lube to use, good luck. Try the search function because this topic has been discussed to death. You will find opinions all across the spectrum. I won’t even attempt to try and give you my opinion. Good luck.
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The orange search button will be able to help you in your quest. But many use clp, moble 1, I personally use wilsons universal lube. works great on ARs and pistols
Nice first purchase(colt) and welcome to the forum there is a wealth of knowledge here.
I use Mobil 1 on my Colt and BCM.
I personally use Slip-2000 EWL30. I personally prefer the thicker qualities of it and the fact that it doesn’t burn off or migrate as quickly (if at all) as compared to products like CLP, Mobil 1, ATF, or Militec. I’ve used all of those products before and didn’t have problems with them; however, EWL30 lubricates without burning off under extreme conditions and also prevents rust to a degree, something that AFAIK Mobil 1 and Militec are shy to do. CLP is great as a rust preventative but as compared to the EWL line is not a good lubricant.
Froglube is another that is quickly gaining steam but I haven’t used any myself. There’s a whole thread on it here that has some good information about its properties.
Try doing a search for “cleaning lubrication” and you will get many threads to read. 
Hoppe’s Number Nine is not a lubricant. It is a dual purpose material, bore cleaner and cologne.
Spritz the Bolt and carrier with FrogLube.
Yep I agree it how I got my wife, a dab on each side. An irresistable musk yep!
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If it were me (and I may have even made a sticky about it) I would disassemble the weapon first, inspect it and make sure that everything is as it should be.
Then I would probably clean any crap off it, punch the barrel a few times and then apply some good lubrication. (See umpteen threads about lube).
Just about any lube will get you by, but there is better stuff out there. When I’m done with my big bottle of CLP, I’m going to try FrogLube.
Good job on the gat.
Don’t get wrapped around the axle on lube.
It’s one of the biggest minutia arguments out there.
Just about anything will do, some just make cleaning up later a bit easier or stick around for a bit longer.
Personally, I like non-toxic options the best.
Try a bunch of the different lubes, then pick the one you like best.
Agreed. If the weapon is still in the plastic bag, it will be covered with a dark, tacky preservative. I like a good dowsing in WD40 to wash this stuff off, then hit the BCG, lower and upper receiver with non-chlorinated brake or carb cleaner, followed by a good lube. I like SLIP 2000 EWL, but CLP works too.
Ballistol has worked well for me for a long time.
My experience has, I think, been just the oppisite of yours. I ordered the Slip EWL awhile back after reading so much about it, especially based on Pat Rogers recommendations. I found it was much thinner than I expected, I’m so glad I didn’t order the standard weight Slip 2000. I do feel it is a decent lube, just too thin for my tastes.
I’ve also used Militec 1 for several years, and while I’ve never had any complaints about it as a lube I’ve tended to shy away from it after learning it could be a carcinogen.
At first I tried a standard 20 or 30 weight Mobil 1 and was really impressed. Later I went with the 50 weight Mobil 1 and have been hooked ever since. Like any good lube, clean up is fast and easy when kept wet. No scrubbing or brushing, just a good wipe down and re-lube.
Leonidas,
Not being conflictive (is that a word?:eek:) at all, just relaying my personal experience with lubes over the past few years. I don’t think the brand of lube is nearly as important as choosing a decent lube and applying in properly. ie. keep it wet.
I’ve never tried Froglube, but Slip EWL has been great on all of my rifles and handguns.
Slip 2000 EWL, or ewl 30 wt.
Froglube is pretty cool also.
Then you haven’t lived. 
No… it really works though.