gun oil lubrication
The other day I was talking with a local gunsmith and he recommended using automatic transmission fluid for this job. What say you?
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I've read a lot of posts about using Mobil 1 synthetic also. I'm really interested to see if these automotive oils are as good or better than the "specialty" oils out there for guns. 0 -
Considering how much less the demands of oil on a firearm is compared to oil in a automobile engine or transmission I'm guessing any of the car stuff would be fine as long as one takes viscosity into consideration. 0 -
Just a little off topic here, but I put oil on most of my gun but where metal meets metal I use grease, such as the slide on a pistol. 0 -
OK :
In one word :::
Lucas : Lucas : Lucas :
Then Maybe another GUN OIL : Never wd40 or 3 n one or ????
Thanks !!!0 -
Do yourself a favor and ignore gun counter derp. Go with a purpose built, gun oil. Lucas Oil 10006 or better yet their 10875 is tops.
https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-10875-Extreme-Duty/dp/B015YL0M3Y0 -
I've used otters for over 25 years. Why, because that's how long a can has lasted. No problems. High ranked on Amazon. Others could be better, have no personal comparison.
https://www.amazon.com/Outers-42037-Gun-Oil-2-Ounce/dp/B000B85LOG
PS: I shouldn't be getting this HUGE white space below. Right here is a far down as my cursor goes.
PS:2 Now the white space is between my last two edits. this is the end.0 -
I use Mobil 1 0W-20 Synthetic with a syringe for lubing just about everything around the house including my collection of old Mitchell fishing reels and guns and anything else that needs oiling. This quart will probably last me for the rest of my life. 
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Aztngundoc22 wrote:OK :
In one word :::
Lucas : Lucas : Lucas :
Then Maybe another GUN OIL : Never wd40 or 3 n one or ????
Thanks !!!
I have my fathers and my grandfathers Winchester model 12 that has seen nothing but 3 in 1 oil their entire life. the both work flawless0 -
Any oil ratehr then no oil for storage. Never oil for cold weather useage.
Always light viscosity. Otters or the like.0 -
jwb267 wrote:
I have my fathers and my grandfathers Winchester model 12 that has seen nothing but 3 in 1 oil their entire life. the both work flawless
Nothing wrong with 3 in 1 in my opinion. These Winchester Model 12's were owned by my great grandpa, my grandpa and my uncle before I inherited them and they never had anything but 3 in 1 oil used on them. The oldest one was made in 1918.0 -
Another vote for three in one 0 -
Not sure I'd care to use oil intended to operate in 200+F car engines on my guns and expect them to function properly in cold weather. 0 -
1. transmission fluid, Mobil 1, etc will work, and so does salad dressing. don't think it's going to work as good as gun oil in a gun unless it is, in fact, gun oil.
2. automotive oils have higher viscosity. you want lower viscosity.
3. automotive oils have different "packages", that is, stuff they put in it that makes it what it is instead of just plain oil. this usually includes paraffins and detergents. probably doesn't hurt your gun but look, you're barking up the wrong tree with this crap.
4. automotive oils, 3-in-1, bacon grease, etc. do not prevent rust. you want rust preventative. gun oils usually have that because they know it's going on a gun, which, you guessed it, needs rust prevention.
5. there really is a difference between quality gun oil, and something engineered for a gasoline engine, transmission, or fishing reel. you can feel the difference.
if you don't want to spend money, try some Tri-Flow. it's good enough, cheap, and prevents rust well enough. it was in the running for the big contract of being used by the army a few decades ago. they didn't win the contract but it they haven't changed anything for us civilians and it's good cheap gun oil.0 -
ACF50 Aerospace Lubricant Protectant 0 -
I use a high temp/pressure grease on metal to metal points like shotgun hinge pins. For storage a VERY LIGHT coating of gun oil on metal surfaces. I have seen to many guns gunked up from over lubing. I also hate it when I see gunstocks damaged from oil. On the belt and suspenders theory I also use Zerust capsules in the safes. So far this has worked for me. Bob 0 -
Shooters Choice FP 10 works for me. 0 -
For as long as I can remember, my go-to has been plain ol' Break-Free CLP, with an old can of machine gun oil second. Grease has been either Lubriplate or graphite grease. 0 -
I've know gunsmiths that just LOVE folks who use WD40 ......given them lots of business cleaning guns when they won't function due to being gummed up. 0 -
Another vote for Lucas gun oil.
Good for colds, moles, and sore butt holes.0 -
jimdeere wrote:Another vote for Lucas gun oil.
Good for colds, moles, and sore butt holes.
Sounds like a voice of "Experience."0 -
I once left a young lady in line at a Walmart in Durham,N.C. to pay for two bottles of the best red wine they had, a small container of special lube, and a box of condoms. It was in a very rough part of town, armed security in the store, and it was like 2:30 am. We were in line and I gave her some cash and told her I would meet her outside. She was not amused but she forgave me later that night. 0 -
Motor oil (and transmission fluid, etc...) have specific duties. Lubrication is secondary. The primarily function is cooling.
Cleaning is a lesser function.
The main function of Gun oil is metal preservation (anti-rust) followed closely with lubrication, without harming plastic or wood.
Most quality guns will function perfectly with absolutely no lubrication (some guns require a break-in period).
I figure, If I can afford a $500 gun I can certainly afford a $4 bottle of gun oil.0 -
bustedknee wrote:
I figure, If I can afford a $500 gun I can certainly afford a $4 bottle of gun oil.
That's not the point. The little bottle of oil you speak of...the bottle it's self cost more than it's contents. Just like the miracle grease they sell for fishing reels. They put a tiny bit in a little container from a large drum of the stuff and make people think it's some great stuff because it's expensive. A tube of Yamalube marine grease that's an aluminum base is better than any of the miracle grease for fishing gear and only cost penny's compared to the high priced crap they sell. Same with oil especially made for guns which is BS!0 -
The American Rifleman reported a few years ago that automobile lubricants MAY contain chemicals that are harmful to the finish on both wood and metal. That said, when I was shooting pistol competition years ago I used Hoppe's gun oil, Dri Slide and Lubriplate grease plus some other "miracle" lubes that appeared on the market. Few of us can really determine if one is better than another. I do believe that Dri Slide (MOS) does give a very long lasting lubrication. 0 -
They spend a lot of money developing these products for specific purposes. Car products for cars, gun products for guns. My mouth to god's ear. Now the rest of you know too. I favor Bore Tech products: https://www.boretech.com/ 0 -
I usually use old mil spec graphite grease on Garand actions.
I don't like to use any gun oil on hot blued firearms in long term storage as the bluing will eventually get spotting and sometimes 0000 steel wool and oil won't remove.
I use Rigg grease quite a bit but find it really thins out too much in warm to hot weather and on locking blocks/barrel lugs, break levers and forearm plungers on my '37 Win. I use just plain old Vaseline.
When first out of tanks sometimes I use Rem oil or if firearm not being stored for long period.
I never use WD-40 as a gun lubricant but find it great and cheap for coating metal in the white in a holding pattern before going in the tanks.
Heck, I don't know but above seems to work for me.0 -
navc130 wrote:The American Rifleman reported a few years ago that automobile lubricants MAY contain chemicals that are harmful to the finish on both wood and metal.
I "MAY" sprout wings and fly around the world but I doubt it.0 -
Everyone should do whatever makes you feel good but lubing a gun just ain?t that complicated. 0 -
Ricci Wright wrote:Everyone should do whatever makes you feel good but lubing a gun just ain?t that complicated.
Yep.0 -
if what we have been using whether 3in1 as many thousands of guns were treated with for generations or the latest space age wonder if is working why worry . I think as long as you keep them clean and wiped down often it may not matter as most firearms are not in the desert or Antarctica extreme climates . most I have seen bad were caused by fingerprints or blood that took out the bluing due to not wiping off
I started using break-free many years ago and several + years ago the collector break free I would guess maybe it has more wax or similar content to help it stay on ? for long term storage . but I will guess like a lot of you I have a box full of different brands and variations I have accumulated over many years I use also0
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