I just use Ballistol. He advised this officer to carry his Glock 23 instead of the 22 as it seemed to be functioning ok. Brake cleaner / Hoppe's (I forget which) stripped all the painted markings off my guns... Will CLP do the same?
During the initial application at least. I use one when carrying my blued steel Walther PPKs to prevent rust. That can protect the surface and make it easier to clean in the future. You need reliable, dedicated and proven cleaning and lubricating products for enhanced gun performance, safety, and longevity. I'm not gonna sit there and scrub things I don't need to scrub. The lower polymer frame I kid you not hot water and dish washing soap. The slick semi-dry film that remains after a light wipe makes it a great lubricant for use in dirty and dusty conditions. TW25B is a good protectant that will prevent rust and corrosion. Let's take a look at why. Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:48 pm #35708. Join Date: December 1, 2001. If you are searching for the best gun oil that will serve you for a long time, the Break Free CLP is among the best. Per the Hoppe's #9 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). Gun Oil - 5 Best Gun Oil Picks (CLP, Hoppes, Lucas Oil compared) –. Tetra has some specific instructions for proper use.
Acetone, MEK, and similar very strong solvents: Originally posted by Kestryll: It never fails to amuse me how people get outraged but fail to tell the whole story in their rants.... # 26. It's a simple and effective lubricant that gets the job done but it doesn't have the additional qualities of some other lubricants. There's widespread misconception that gun cleaning should end with a simple solvent spray-down to fully protect your firearm before storage - this is far from the truth. If it's really caked/stuck on: Toothbrush, abrasive powdered bathroom cleaner, and hot water. I do remember it was a black aerosol can. Posted: 8/24/2021 9:26:42 AM EDT. Break Free and similar CLP products work fine for other firearms as well, and only requires one product to do it all. Why use a "gun lubricant" over an automotive or machine lubricant? General Purpose Lubricants aren't a complete zero – they're just not the right tool for guns. Maintain your Gun with Proven Gun Cleaning Products: Unlike a few decades ago, the market today is flooded with all types of gun cleaning supplies to enhance your firearm's longevity and performance. Pffftt.... Cleans like no other.. 02-18-13, 20:31. Conversely, a dedicated gun oil acts as a long-lasting rust-resistant lubricant, and it doesn't evaporate. Hoppes 9 gun cleaning kit. LPS-2 is a balance between LPS-1, which is a lighter semi-dry lube, and LPS-3, which is a heavier protectant that is designed more as a rust preventer. Quoted: You're doing it wrong.
The stuff even clogged up the recoil spring assembly and the extractor mechanism! 9 Solvent, but did you know it's considered a "hazmat" material? For long term protection, following the direction to knead the tube is pretty important. Ballistol is most excellent for black powder cleanup, but so is Mpro-7, I bet none of you read the label? I don't have poly framed by pistols. WD 40 is a solvent, though some might thin it is an oil, and cannot be used to oil a gun. Either one is an EXCELLENT bore and gun cleaner. Ballistol works just fine for me, and seeing as how it's nontoxic, I'm gonna keep using it. Is hoppes #9 safe for polymer guns 2. All this means is the brake cleaner is hard on "paint" not on polymer/plastic. When left to sit on the gun, Break Free thinned out slightly but maintained a protective layer.
It leaves a strong boundary layer that adheres well to the metal, and last longer than most other lubricants. Tetra Gun Grease has a Teflon base, which makes it safe for rubbers, plastics and metals. I never thought that this would become such a hot topic! I've used Hoppes #9 and Hoppes "Semiautomatic" (my favorite) since since there was dirt, and it never did any damage to steel, aluminum, brass or even wood grips and stocks where it was accidentally splashed. LPS-2 started life as an aircraft lubricant, and enough mechanics took it home for it to become a popular gun lubricant too. It's possible it dried out more quickly than it normally would have, due to the arid climate. Does that mean it can't cause an issue, I would say no. Cleaners and lubricants that are safe to use on polymer frames. Helps to clean dirt and grime.