CLP recommendations and gun cleaning tips (not a FL thread)

[fuzz415]

All the FrogLube threads and talk has really got me thinking about the CLP i use. I use BreakFree CLP, its been fine for me so far. I have 2 XDs and an AR. Ive always understood that CLP is not as ideal as a 3 part solvent, lube and proctecant. I figure that since i have polymer guns, that the 3 part stuff is not really needed. I liek teh CLP, in that i dont have to have a bunch of stuff. I occassionally with spray my slide with brake clean, then lube with CLP

I did a search and there were no recent recommendation threads. Ive dug around on the net and found some other CLPs

WeaponShield
Otis
M-Pro 7
FrogLube

Am i wrong in thinking that my XDs are fine with a so called middle of the pack CLP, or even only using CLP in general? i mean isnt that one of the advantages that polymer guns have over all metal guns? that the require less cleaning and lube and stuff. I mean all those torutre tests online has to to believe you dont EVER need to clean polymer guns.

can anyone make a recommendation to a "technologically advanced CLP?

Another thing that im wondering, i was always told that you were not supposed to lube the barrel. Lube in barrel = more stuff for the extra powder and copper shaving to "gunk" to. Froglube says you are, and i saw some guys in the FL thread saying they lube their barrels. I usually soak my bore brush with CLP run it through the barrel, leave till the end of my cleaning cycle, then patch until white and call it a day. should activiely lube the barrel?


My AR, i just spray the BCG with CLP before every session and its been fine for 2k rounds now. I mean i guess if its not broken dont fix it but...All these recent threads, just has gotten me thinking lately.

[Briancnelson]

Aside from the ones you mentioned, Eezox gets good mentions from those who use it. I used it briefly, and thought it was pretty good, and I've done a rust test where it crushed everything else.

My problem with it is the smell literally makes me queasy, so I've just found myself unable to use it. It doesn't bother my wife at all however, so YMMV. If you can stand the stuff's smell it seems to work well.

Also, Froglube doesn't recommend you leave lube in the bore per se, that I've seen. You should never leave excessive lube (of any kind, froglube or otherwise) in a barrel, whatever anyone says, as it can result in higher pressures from your ammunition and, well, bad things can happen. Your cleaning routine sounds about right. The only time I left a bit in my bore was to allow it to "season" per the instructions. I removed it with patches before using the gun. Since then I have not left any in the bore.

If you are storing the gun you can leave lube in the bore, but make sure you clean it out before using it again.

[1911su16b870]

I am very happy with Otis CLP/bore cleaner and am trying out FL now.

I always finish bore cleaning with one patch of light lube.

[chaseface]

As far as lubing the barrel, yes leaving some in the barrel is a good idea after your done cleaning, for protection. However, run a dry patch through before you take it out to shoot for the same reasons you mentioned. Especially leave some lube in the barrel if your going to leave it for months in between range trips. This is what I was taught growing up and also what it says in most of my gun manuals.

[Briancnelson]

Yes, that's what I was taught too.

You always store a gun with lube in the tube, and you never shoot one with it.

I can say I've seen that theory verified in a catastrophic way at least once, so I stick with it. In case that wasn't clear from my above statements, that's what I intended to say.

[17+1]

Wait...so you don't use any solvents to clean your AR barrels?

CLP will not remove the jacket fouling.

[fuzz415]

Wait...so you don't use any solvents to clean your AR barrels?

CLP will not remove the jacket fouling.

Nope after a session, i soak the front end of a bore snake with clp and run it thru the barrel 3-4 times. Before the snake i can see particles of stuff in the barrel after, nothing.

[chaseface]

+1 for bore snake. Since I bought my first one i realized it cuts my cleaning time down dramatically. I now own 4 for different calibers. But I don't use a CLP, so after I use a bores snake with solvent I lube for protection.