WD40 ok to clean guns? Otis cleaning kit?
1. Is ok to use WD-40 cleaning guns? Or should I stick with brand name gun lubes?
2. I've seen commercials for this Otis gun cleaning system. You run a cord/cable through the barrell instead of a rod. Is it better than
using a standard cleaning rod?
Thanks in advance!:)
2. I've seen commercials for this Otis gun cleaning system. You run a cord/cable through the barrell instead of a rod. Is it better than
using a standard cleaning rod?
Thanks in advance!:)
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Don't use WD-40. It's not meant for guns, and can strip the metal bare, leaving it open for rust. There are plenty of good commercial products out there, any of them will do.
As for Otis, it's a good kit. Really a matter of personal preference.
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1: Use a product specifically made for cleaning guns to clean the bore. WD40 isn't going to be effective at removing the copper and powder fouling present in the bore. Use a gun lube for oiling the parts. Firearms are subject to high pressure and friction, skimping on the lube is going to have bad consequences on a lot of firearms
2: The Otis Kit works OK, it's designed to be more compact, something that you can take in the field with you easier.
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WD-40 is good for one just thing as it applies to firearms... displacing water. It is a poor long term gun lubricant or protectant.
The Otis cleaning kit, or a Bore Snake, are perfectly fine for some types of firearms, but not for all.
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WD-40 does a great many things, however, WD-40 tends to collect dirt and other materials if it isn't wiped off completely dry. It will also saturate wood making it feel greasy. If it's a gun that you don't have any peticular affinity to or if its an AK47 or SKS, then go ahead and use WD-40. Otherwise stick to the old fashioned method of solvents, soapy water, gun oil, and cleaning rods.
I usually use it on my AK47 after I get done using it at the range, I'll hose it down then wipe it off, but it's an AK47 so who really cares LOL.
As for the Otis thing, I've never used the Otis cleaning system, but I have used similar devices on shotguns with good effect.
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Rich, is that the same AK you haven't detail cleaned in 8 years?
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Thanks for the advice. I've been using Outer's Tricare oil on my SKS that came in a inexpensive rifle cleaning kit. Is this stuff ok, or should I use something else?
I suprised myself today and disassembled/reassembled my new Romanian SKS---With no leftover parts!!!! Thanks goodness it was designed for peasants to handle. The trigger assembly was tough to get off, but notwithstanding all my college education I managed to get it out and back on again. I was absurdly pleased with myself that the SKS trigger worked is a bit smoother. What a manly rush it was for me to put it together and it still worked;)
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You did put the safety on when you took out the triggergroup didn't you?
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WD40 is primarily kerosene. Useful for displacing water, but a poor cleaner/lubricant. Try Butch's Bore Shine. 0 -
According to a good friend of mine who is a competent gunsmith, WD-40 should never be used on any firearm. WD40 is a lubricant and a solvent. He said it contains a powerful solvent that can actually weaken the firing pin, springs and other small intricate gun parts and cause them to get brittle and break over a period of time. He reccomends brake cleaner followed by Remoil or any other lubricant with Teflon. The brake cleaner cleans then dissipates and dries quickly. You must follow up with lube because the brake cleaner actually strips all the oils and gunk off the surface of the metal.
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Originally posted by kingjoey
You did put the safety on when you took out the triggergroup didn't you?
Yep:)just had to learn the knack of popping the trigger release.
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quote:Originally posted by DONDALINGER
According to a good friend of mine who is a competent gunsmith, WD-40 should never be used on any firearm. WD40 is a lubricant and a solvent. He said it contains a powerful solvent that can actually weaken the firing pin, springs and other small intricate gun parts and cause them to get brittle and break over a period of time. He reccomends brake cleaner followed by Remoil or any other lubricant with Teflon. The brake cleaner cleans then dissipates and dries quickly. You must follow up with lube because the brake cleaner actually strips all the oils and gunk off the surface of the metal.
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Please ask your friend to back up his assertions. He has my undevided attention in understanding the processes that take place on the firing pin and springs to weaken or enbrittle them.0 -
quote:Originally posted by kingjoey
Rich, is that the same AK you haven't detail cleaned in 8 years?
Pretty much. All I do with it is spray some WD-40 or brake cleaner down the bore and on the internals and wipe off the outside with a rag and let it go. I haven't taken it apart to clean it in almost a decade. It still keeps right on shooting. I took the dust cover off the last time I had it out and it had crud so thick in the reciever you could scrape it off with a fingernail and not hit metal. So I just put the dust cover back on and pretend it isn't there.
It sat in some humid climate for a while without being used and the bolt rusted shut. I couldn't open it by hand so I hit the charge handle with a hammer and it popped open, the gun still rock and rolls. Just ask Tools1 and BigDaddyJr.
It looks like a total piece of crap, it's covered in a nice brown rust patina, ROFLMAO! Most of the blueing is gone. But it'll still be the first gun I snatch up when the SHTF scenario comes to the neighborhood.
I swear, you can never underestimate an AK-47's ability to operate in any adverse condition, whether natural or man made.
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Bpost, I'm not sure why (other than 35 years working on guns) he said what he said. I am convinced and do not use WD40 anymore. It did tend to gum up in cold temperatures. I guess it is a chemical reaction with the metal and the solvent in WD40????? Next time I talk to him I will try to get a full explanation.
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Hmm
It isn't my first choice, unless I have had a gun outside in the rain and need to displace moisture. But I have used it to no ill affect. Actually, I experimented once and found a half and half mixture of WD40 and 10W30 made a quite nice gun oil. Personally I use RemOil mainly.
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