Gun Oil
Jan 17, 2022 09:21:00 #
Jan 17, 2022 09:41:17 #
Very interesting. I never gave my gun lubricant much thought but now I may use the Clenzoil which seems to offer the best protection and since I don't do any shooting when it's real cold, Clenzoil's failure to pass the viscosity test at extremely low temperatures doesn't bother me. I'll forward this link to several friends.
Jan 17, 2022 09:46:44 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Interesting breakdown of the different lubricating oils and CLPs out there. I have used Hoppe's 9 for years and may have to rethink that a little.
Jan 17, 2022 09:51:19 #
fourlocks wrote:
Very interesting. I never gave my gun lubricant much thought but now I may use the Clenzoil which seems to offer the best protection and since I don't do any shooting when it's real cold, Clenzoil's failure to pass the viscosity test at extremely low temperatures doesn't bother me. I'll forward this link to several friends.
It's nice when one product in a comparison stands out.
Jan 17, 2022 11:18:38 #
therwol
Loc: USA
jerryc41 wrote:
If I click on that link, my news feed tomorrow will be full of articles on guns and ads for gun accessories. My wife would not like that. She's more into kitchen gadgets. So what's the punch line? Which product is best?
I personally like low weight, fully synthetic motor oil.
Jan 17, 2022 11:27:11 #
therwol wrote:
If I click on that link, my news feed tomorrow will be full of articles on guns and ads for gun accessories. My wife would not like that. She's more into kitchen gadgets. So what's the punch line? Which product is best?
I personally like low weight, fully synthetic motor oil.
I personally like low weight, fully synthetic motor oil.
Clenzoil clearly beat out the competition in reducing friction and frictional wear and it was in the top 3 or 4 for all other categories such as corrosion protection and grime removal. It failed for viscosity (as did all but 3) at extremely low temperatures becoming as thick as honey. I would imagine this is an important factor for military firearms that'll have to work when we're fighting those pesky Soviets or Chinese in a Siberian winter but for me, it won't matter.
Jan 17, 2022 11:38:31 #
therwol wrote:
If I click on that link, my news feed tomorrow will be full of articles on guns and ads for gun accessories. My wife would not like that. She's more into kitchen gadgets. So what's the punch line? Which product is best?
I personally like low weight, fully synthetic motor oil.
I personally like low weight, fully synthetic motor oil.
The Clenzoil seems very good. Although I don't have guns, it says it is good for other uses, so I'm getting some.
Ugh! Too many choices on Amazon!
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=clenzoil&crid=1SOZDW1YOGVPA&sprefix=clenzoil%2Caps%2C68&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Jan 17, 2022 11:51:25 #
therwol
Loc: USA
fourlocks wrote:
Clenzoil clearly beat out the competition in reducing friction and frictional wear and it was in the top 3 or 4 for all other categories such as corrosion protection and grime removal. It failed for viscosity (as did all but 3) at extremely low temperatures becoming as thick as honey. I would imagine this is an important factor for military firearms that'll have to work when we're fighting those pesky Soviets or Chinese in a Siberian winter but for me, it won't matter.
My understanding is that troops in Korea faced a challenge in keeping their weapons working during the winter because they would "freeze" in sub-zero weather. It's not a theoretical issue. Of course, they didn't have the lubricants we have now back in the 1950s.
Jan 18, 2022 08:33:03 #
Very interesting to me. I worked much of my career testing, evaluating and formulating lubricants
Jan 18, 2022 08:34:00 #
Very interesting to me. I worked much of my career testing, evaluating and formulating lubricants
Jan 18, 2022 08:50:24 #
I've used the Breakfree CLP for years and it's a great product! Obviously not the best in corrosion protection in this test, but I've never had any problems with corrosion on my guns using it. To quote another product's ad: "I put that s--t on everything."
Jan 18, 2022 10:02:40 #
BurghByrd
Loc: Pittsburgh
Very interresting, thanks. Top choice depends on application, for CCW the frog lube appears to offer superior corrosion protection against humid sweaty environment particularly for the frame behind grips etc.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Jan 18, 2022 10:07:54 #
Jan 18, 2022 14:51:39 #
Jan 18, 2022 15:32:20 #
therwol wrote:
My understanding is that troops in Korea faced a challenge in keeping their weapons working during the winter because they would "freeze" in sub-zero weather. It's not a theoretical issue. Of course, they didn't have the lubricants we have now back in the 1950s.
A couple of our JROTC instructors were veterans of Korea. They resorted to running the M1 Garands, and carbines mostly "dry". The gas system in the Garands would freeze, but they could still fire using the op rod handle.
A dear friend of mine was a Marine, and one of the "Chosin Few". They had the same problems that winter, and he suffered from frostbite. He paid for that the rest of his life. He got a VA permanent disability pension, and free medical care from them. Not much comfort for the pain he endured, especially in the winter here in Michigan.
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