Militech-1 Application

[Diabolus]

So I ordered myself a 16oz. bottle of Militech-1. I've read all instructions that came with the product, and online.

I've searched Calguns for any information regarding the real-world application of this product, but I could not find anything.

The instructions suggest that I pre-heat the gun parts at a temperature lower than 150 degrees. It also suggests wrapping the gun parts in a black bag and leaving them in the sun, too bad its winter.

So, my question is: Would I be able to accomplish the heating of the gun with a regular hair dryer?

Any advice on applying the lube to the gun would be appreciated.

[Pvt. Cowboy]

The instructions suggest that I pre-heat the gun parts at a temperature lower than 150 degrees.

I'm thinking that a cookie tray and your oven set to 140 degrees ought to work. Twenty minutes in there will get the parts warm enough.

Unload and make safe first, of course.

[Diabolus]

I'm thinking that a cookie tray and your oven set to 140 degrees ought to work. Twenty minutes in there will get the parts warm enough.

Unload and make safe first, of course.

I was wondering about that, but it says in the directions to use in a well ventilated area.

Plus, I want to get the lubrication on the internal parts as well.

[chiefcrash]

you can also adequately warm up the gun by taking it to the range and shooting a bit...

probably the funnest way to do it...

[ocabj]

I never bothered with the heating of the parts for Militec-1 application. I clean my entire BCG with M-Pro7. Afterwards, I apply Militec-1 on the BCG parts with the edge of a paper towel or cotton patch. I let it sit for a few minutes. Then I wipe of the excess lightly with a patch. Reassemble the BCG. Put a few drops through the carrier holes and cam pin recess. That's it.

Over time, you'll notice how your entire BCG is easier to clean with constant use of Militec-1 after proper cleaning of the BCG. Less carbon buildup on the bolt, etc.

[aplinker]

I like militec a lot... if you shoot enough you don't need to heat apply.

[JDay]

The instructions suggest that I pre-heat the gun parts at a temperature lower than 150 degrees. It also suggests wrapping the gun parts in a black bag and leaving them in the sun, too bad its winter.

I've seen video where they took a piece of black cardboard and placed it on the snow in Antarctica for a few minutes, it heated to well over 100f.

[Diabolus]

I've seen video where they took a piece of black cardboard and placed it on the snow in Antarctica for a few minutes, it heated to well over 100f.

Thats interesting.... I'm going to give that a shot.

[fathead]

an alternative to shooting gun, is the hair dryer method..recommended alternative

[XeRoFuN]

I've put parts with Militec in the oven. Worked great. I don't remember it having a smell throughout the house though. I really don't mind the smell of that stuff anyway. If you are concerned, just open a window or turn on a fan.

This thread made me remember about the Militec oil and grease that I have. I put it away because it is chlorinated and will ruin polymer in the long run (from what I hear). But since I just got a stainless Sig P220ST, I think I use the grease again on the slide rails.

[Diabolus]

I've put parts with Militec in the oven. Worked great. I don't remember it having a smell throughout the house though. I really don't mind the smell of that stuff anyway. If you are concerned, just open a window or turn on a fan.

This thread made me remember about the Militec oil and grease that I have. I put it away because it is chlorinated and will ruin polymer in the long run (from what I hear). But since I just got a stainless Sig P220ST, I think I use the grease again on the slide rails.

I was going to put this on my HK which has a polymer frame - are you sure Militech-1 is not good for polymer?

[Colt]

I love Militec. The first application I use the hair dryer method (actually two applications - I apply, heat, let cool, reapply, heat and put away). Then, shoot at range, clean weapon, reapply, heat with hair dryer and put away. After that, no more hair dryer (Three times seems to be enough). Works great, and as stated above, the more one uses it, the easier it gets to clean the weapon.

My son spent most of '08 and will spend another couple months in the Sandbox. He loves Militec, both because of the above and because it can be wiped dry and still work (of course for a lot of the year he sure didn't need to worry about heating it up).

[XeRoFuN]

I was going to put this on my HK which has a polymer frame - are you sure Militech-1 is not good for polymer?

That's what I heard.

From HK Forums someone posted:
"Most gun cleaners will not harm plastics but you should read the label and stay away from anything that contains a compound with CHLORO in it. Chlorinated anything will damage your polymer frame over time and one product that comes to mind was Powder Blast. I do not know if it still contains chlorine or not so check the label but it did at one time. "

here: http://www.hk-usa.com/wforum/viewtop...97bc28b5e89ab5

A lot of people say to stay away from chlorinated products on polymer. I don't have any statistical data, but I will follow the advice that I have read from many others.

Again, it would probably take many many years to damage the polymer, but you never know how long you want to keep your gun for. Frankly, I take care of each of my firearms as if they will be with me for my lifetime and beyond.

[Diabolus]

Thanks for the help everyone. I applied it tonight to my HK Expert and it was very simple.

I contacted HK earlier today and they confirmed that Militech-1 is fine for the polymer frame.

I don't know if it's my bias, but the action in the pistol after the application of M1 felt smoother when compared to previous applications of CLP. Take that for whatever its worth.