Lubricant

[Sir Toast]

there is a grease used in aircraft that can do that. I got a tube. If you're interested, PM me and I'll let you know what it is. I don't know the name as I sit here. It is in my garage. I use it on barrel nuts to keep from freezing up and it doesn't damage aluminum. I've had the same tube for a couple years. It came cracked and I still have tons left. If you're in San Diego, swing by and we'll lube the crap out of that revolver. I think if you look at it every year, it will be fine for 4-5 years. Good stuff Maynard.

[Colt]

Militec 1

Gunbutter

I used gunbutter for a few years, but for the past 10 years I swear by Militec 1. Follow the instructions, and you will love it.

[usmcspud]

XF7. Just pulled out short M1A (custom) that hadn't been shot in about 5 yrs. XF7 was still there and not changed in consistency at all.
Functioned perfectly.
I use it on anything that slides on my firearms.
FP-10 on the rest.

[559BearDown]

Ballistol. Always.

[Jimi Jah]

Slip 2000 EWL. Show me another gun lube that can do -100 to + 1250 degrees?

[BigPimping]

Generally my freaks prefer Astroglide. But I use Hornady One Shot.

[floogy]

Synthetic motor oil. The best thing you can oil your gun with. Forget all that expensive crap....waste of money. My preference is Mobil 1 5W-20. $6.49 a quart.

I agree. Many of the name brand gun lubes are repackaged bulk oil. Hoppes is straight mineral oil for example.

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[meno377]

My first choice I won't mention, but otherwise:


OR:

https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Teflon-Waterproof-cartridge-DGM614101/dp/B003UTX0N2

[Jn316]

4 or 5 years, bad daddy

[DArBad]

Synthetic motor oil. The best thing you can oil your gun with. Forget all that expensive crap....waste of money. My preference is Mobil 1 5W-20. $6.49 a quart.

+2 ^^^^^^

[Carcassonne]

Break Free Collector.
I live near the ocean, and have used it for several years now, with no rusting on any of my old arms. I do wipe them down with an oiled rag, and run a boresnake with it applied, at least once a year.

I tried BF Collector oil when it first came out about 20 years ago. It actually caused rust. My blued guns that had that stuff applied showed signs of rust, while my blued guns that had regular BF CLP did not show signs of rust.


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[FeuerFrei]

Is there a lubricant that doesn't coagulate & get gummy if applied to the inside of a handgun that isn't used for 4 or 5 years, maybe more? I recently looked at a few handguns I've not used (or ever used) for a few years and the innards have gummed up a bit. I don't recall what I used, I know it wasn't WD 40. But it was most likely "Remoil" or something else fairly simple.

Any suggestions? Other than "shoot the damn things once in a while".

ZCORR

I strip all lube from the firearm with 91% medical grade alcohol, let dry and pack them away.
I have some stored that way for over 6 years. No rust or gummed up residues.

[rauldelga]

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

take that study with a grain of salt. But hornady one shot is a dry lube that beat out the competition for rust prevention.

Note, the test is done in extreme conditions so you might be fine with other options.

[nstoolman1]

Here is what I use. No issues.

http://www.crcindustries.com/products/brake-caliper-synthetic-grease-8-oz-05359.html

[JTROKS]

0W-20 for regular shooting with full railed frames. I use white lithium grease with guns that have tabs for rails.