your go-to gun cleaning solvent and lubricating oil

[vdep217]

2 minutes ago, mazzgolf said:

Is that a graphite powder of some sort? Or a spray? What's the name of the product?

I heard of the graphite thing, but never looked into it.

https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Fine-Graphite-Lubricants-Bottle/dp/B000HAEMPM/ref=asc_df_B000HAEMPM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312151168520&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11770002181854289615&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003995&hvtargid=pla-683746686852&psc=1

[archer36]

Petroleum based oils are not good if your gun is used under very cold conditions. If you use it, wipe almost all of it away. But it's the oil you can't get to that causes the problems. It gums up. Use a "dry lube" or other synthetic type lubricants. 

[Sako76]

I used to use Hoppe's, my wife made me use it outside (it's 55% kerosene) and now I use a CLP and Bore Tech.

[archer36]

Just remember one thing. WD40 is a SOLVENT, not a lubricant. It is not good for firearms unless you want to strip it down to bare metal. 

[Lunatic]

12 hours ago, mazzgolf said:

I'm running low on Gunzilla. My local mom-n-pop don't seem to carry it anymore, and it's ridiculously expensive on Amazon. So...

What is everyone's favorite:

1. Cleaning solvent
2. Lubricating oil

Thats what I use. Works well without toxic fumes.
However don't use it for long term storage lubricant. With time it will actually thicken and become gummy. I use ram oil for lube after I clean 

Products – Gunzilla (buygunzilla.com)

 

[Sako76]

WD-40 is a silicone lubricant.

[CJ3a]

AR’s and 1911’s get Mobil 1 

[archer36]

20 minutes ago, Sako76 said:

WD-40 is a silicone lubricant.

There are several products under the "WD40" name. They make dry lube, silicone lube, and the original WD40. I'm talking about the original one.  The others are called "Specialist" also.  The original is on far right. Also, others not in the picture. 

Edited March 24, 2023 by archer36

[JD48]

10 minutes ago, archer36 said:

There are several products under the "WD40" name. They make dry lube, silicone lube, and the original WD40. I'm talking about the original one.  The others are called "Specialist" also.  The original is on far right. Also, others not in the picture. 

You own a hardware store?

[Merkel]

58 minutes ago, Sako76 said:

I used to use Hoppe's, my wife made me use it outside (it's 55% kerosene)….

You’re not alone. I’ve never cleaned or oiled my guns in the house. I clean them outdoors or occasionally in the garage. 

[hostak126]

I use Rem products for the shotgun and either Hoppe's or Ballistol for my rifle or handguns. Also I picked up some lucas gun oil on clearance and use that mostly on the exterior of my guns as a wipe down oil.

[archer36]

18 minutes ago, JD48 said:

You own a hardware store?

Haha. Yeah, years ago, the original WD40 was the only thing people had around. Just like Hoppes #9. But it isn't good for everything. There is better stuff for different uses. You can do more harm than good if you choose the wrong product. 

I also have the WD40 "rust preventative" upstairs in my gun cleaning box.  

Edited March 24, 2023 by archer36

[mazzgolf]

6 minutes ago, Merkel said:

You’re not alone. I’ve never cleaned or oiled my guns in the house. I clean them outdoors or occasionally in the garage. 

Which is why I moved away from Hoppes  

I did buy a bottle of Shooters Choice FP-10 a while back, but haven't used it a lot. I used it when I knew I was going out in the really cold weather (wipe on, wipe off), because they claim it remains viscus (or whatever the term is - it doesn't get gummy) in the cold.

[MGHunter66]

I use Hoppes Benchrest for shotguns and for rifles it’s Shooters Choice. SC can be used while bore is still hot so it’s great for range use. For oil I like Rem oil or Ballistol

[Nanuk]

Hoppes Original & REM Bore Brite / Rem Oil , Never had the need for anything else . “Hoppes reeks of freedom and Murica “ 🇺🇸