Mobil 1?

[Freq18Hz]

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-Freq

[North Bay Guy]

I've used Mobil 1 Synthetic (red) grease on guns and I've used plain old White Lithium grease too. I've never had a problem with either. I've never used Mobil 1 motor oil but it looks like many others have had success with their motor oil.

[sd_shooter]

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-Freq

Yes Freq, you tried to start the "This will be the last lube thread evah!", but see - another one showed up!

But that's ok, Mobil1 is GTG and everyone should know about it (even the FrogLube guys should try it...)

[JMP]

It works, but some action prefer slide grease to oil.

[Wrangler John]

I use Amsoil 5W-30 Series 3000 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil not only to lube the occasional firearm, but on my press rams and other stuff. I simply use a 30cc medical syringe and place a drop or two where it's needed. Same stuff used in my trucks so it's always on hand. Mobile 1 works too. Truth is, we who use synthetic oil get more mileage from our guns than guys that use dino oil.

[t0kie]

I use it also. Plenty left from my car (I stock them). It's 0W40.

[GunDog]

I use Mobil 1 5W-20 for lube and preservation after cleaning my small arms with Ed's Red which contains equal amounts of Mobil 1 ATF, acetone, mineral spirits, and kerosene. Good stuff and the price is right too. Should add that when grease is required such as on an M1 or M14 rifle I use Lubri-plate.

[dbbspider]

I had some 20w 50 syn oil left over from my Harley, so I been using that. It works fine on my 1911s and ARs

[billped]

... and 9mm has more stopping power than .40s&w when you use CLP, unless you also have a shotgun loaded with birdshot, then that wins. Did I mention that Glock is better than Sig?



Seriously, using any lube is a lot better than no lube and only marginally worse than using the perfect lube.

[DArBad]

I use Mobil 1 5W-20 for lube and preservation after cleaning my small arms with Ed's Red which contains equal amounts of Mobil 1 ATF, acetone, mineral spirits, and kerosene. Good stuff and the price is right too. Should add that when grease is required such as on an M1 or M14 rifle I use Lubri-plate.

FINALLY!!!!!! another calgunner using Eds Red! I felt alone in the universe singing its praises.

[12voltguy]

FINALLY!!!!!! another calgunner using Eds Red! I felt alone in the universe singing its praises.

can you mix up a quart of this & keep it around or will it break down & turn into a mess? or just mix up a batch when needed?

[DArBad]

can you mix up a quart of this & keep it around or will it break down & turn into a mess? or just mix up a batch when needed?

For cost and effort effectiveness, make a whole gallon. Use glasswares or steel containers so it does not " eat " the containers.

I " modified " mine by deleting the acetone component, and substituted pure vaseline for the lanolin.

[JNunez23]

I met a calguns member who soaks his BCGs in a bucket of motor oil prior to initial usage.

[GunDog]

FINALLY!!!!!! another calgunner using Eds Red! I felt alone in the universe singing its praises.

Ed's Red is used for the bulk of my firearms cleaning but, will admit to the use of some Kroil and Sweet's 7.62 solvent to get the copper out when the need arises.

[GunDog]

can you mix up a quart of this & keep it around or will it break down & turn into a mess? or just mix up a batch when needed?

The acetone in Ed's Red will breakdown most common plastic containers so you need to watch that. I only mix up 8 ounces at a time and store it in a Justrite safety container.

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