Lubricating Agents

[alfred1222]

Astroglide

[shda5582]

Ballistol

[NapalmCheese]

I found this lubrication study to be quite interesting: http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

TL;DR version:
Frog Lube, Hornady One Shot, Casey Birchwood Barricade provide the best corrosion protection and least amount of friction.

Everything else is on par with the exception of a few notable ones that just outright fail at certain things.

Nothing in the article about cleaning ability for the CLPs.

[Oceanbob]

Got a bottle of Slip 2000 for a gift.....seems to work fine.

Over the years I've been using Mobile One synthetic motor oil. I have some in a squeeze bottle.

I also clean with stuff I've acquired over the years like Hoppes, break free, etc..

[Oceanbob]

I found this lubrication study to be quite interesting: http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667

Good news for Frog Lube..........

[adamjay]

Lubrication 101

http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

[RobertMW]

^^^^ does motoroil really work?

Exceptionally well.

Personally, I use Brian Enos Slide Glide - light. It is a lightweight grease that stays where you put it and lubricates exceptionally well, a little goes a LONG way too. If you have a tight 1911, find some grease to put the slide rails and sear, you will be shocked at the difference it makes. Even on my p226, a little grease on all the bearing surfaces, rails, and sear makes a significant difference.

Downside is that excess grease can attract pollutants over time, so use it sparingly for a carry gun, and clean periodically.

Hoppes and other liquids still have their use for a light coating on all surfaces if you think you wont be pulling the gun out and cleaning it for a significant amount of time.

[far from tactical]

spit

[DennisCA]

I use ky jelly, I wouldn't reccomend the "warm sensation" stuff... Oh and I use hoppes as well

[iluvmycolt]

I use hoppes, rem oil, or ballistol.

[SB1964]

Dozens of threads posted about lube. You'll get a lot of sarcasm & opinions. A light lithium grease may be required for certain applications, such as a 1911 rail, or a mini 14 charging handle/locking lug. Use grease sparingly, it attracts & holds stuff. I primarily use CLP for a normal, light bore cleaning & metal treatment. I like slip 2000 for moving parts. A lot of people use Mobil one 5/30 synthetic mixed with atf for AR's. Can't say I blame them, left over 1/2 quart from changing your oil, lasts forever, maybe I'll start using Castrol Syntec, lol.

[Aldemar]

I use Dunkkit from Cylinder & Slide to clean because I'm getting lazy in my old age. Minimal scrubbing after a 2-3 hour soak, then air-dry.

Enos Slide-Glide to lube.

I've been using this combo for 6-7 years now with no issues.

[bonusweb]

Lubrication 101
http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

something I used to use in the past with good results. found recently again. Eezox. especially good to prevent rust, yet dry to touch. really soaks into metal. may change color sometimes a bit as if wet so if that is deal breaker on antique guns for example, be warned. used this stuff in very dusty junk yards, did not attract dust. for moving non-exposed parts you can supplement with CLP or similar. See test below of eezox against CLP and others.

http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

[crob]

lubriplate grease on certain parts, MPro7 LPX everywhere else

[twotacocombo]

I use Breakfree CLP on parts that rotate (pins, levers) and for general rust protection. Areas that slide metal on metal (slide rails, barrels, most things on a Garand), get high temp bearing grease. I used to use oil on everything, but after a range session it was nowhere to be found. Grease does attract more dirt, but at least it's still visibly protecting the mechanisms at the end of the day.