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Not trying to hijack the thread, but this is somewhat related. I have been using a "powder blaster" as part of my gun cleaning process. I used the stuff from Wally World, I think it was Safariland and it was $4.97 a can and worked ok. The price has increased to about $8 a can, so I switched to brake cleaner for less than $1 a can, but it does not work as well. Any suggestions on a product that will blow the gunk off a gun at a price that is reasonable?

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C-dub wrote:
baldeagle wrote:Frog Lube
and if it matters, this stuff doesn't leave that cleaned gun smell that is oh so familiar to some folks.

Yep, that Frog Lube looks like a real wonder lubricant with food-grade lubricants, biodegradable, Navy SEAL endorsed, so wow for about 35 bucks for a 4 ounce kit I'm gonna jump on that so I can be right in with the latest and greatest or I might just stick with the $5 quart of Mobil 1.

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mewalke wrote:Just depends. In my situation I have young children in the house and if I can avoid introducing any toxic substances into our house I try to do so. It isn't something that keeps me up at night, but they work just as well as the automotive lubricants and don't cost any more so that's why I use them.

In your situation that makes sense.

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2firfun50 wrote:
TheCytochromeC wrote:
Shoot_First wrote:
MoJo wrote:I get blank stares when I tell people what I use to lube my guns. Mobil 1, or any other full synthetic motor oil in a 10W30 or better range. The higher the heavy viscosity, the better. For grease buy a can of quality auto wheel bearing grease. Synthetic grease is preferred.

What do I use? I use Mobil 1 oil, and Rydol grease. Rydol is a biodegradable grease that has a property of filling the little groves and valleys in eventhe most highly polished metal. It is also slicker than, well you know.

I rarely use anything other than oil on any of my guns but, when grease is used it's only on parts that slide.
+1 for Mobil 1. It will normally stay on the hot barrel while shooting at the range even when 5-6 mags one after the other.
For the record, what viscosity are we talking about?
I used 0w20 on rotating parts and TW25B grease on the sliding parts. I also run the firing pin areas clean and dry. I'm not sure the oil weight makes much difference. The synthetic oils are just good stuff!

Just as Mojo said, a 10-30 W for Mobil 1. A quart will last a lifetime, or several lifetimes given Mojo's and my age. I have used Gun Butter and all of the miracle lubes, but IMHO they are a waste of money and no better than Mobil 1. As for food grade grease, I don't normally stick my 1911 in my mouth so I'm missing the point.

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MoJo wrote:I get blank stares when I tell people what I use to lube my guns. Mobil 1, or any other full synthetic motor oil in a 10W30 or better range. The higher the heavy viscosity, the better. For grease buy a can of quality auto wheel bearing grease. Synthetic grease is preferred.

What do I use? I use Mobil 1 oil, and Rydol grease. Rydol is a biodegradable grease that has a property of filling the little groves and valleys in eventhe most highly polished metal. It is also slicker than, well you know.

I rarely use anything other than oil on any of my guns but, when grease is used it's only on parts that slide.

+1 for Mobil 1. It will normally stay on the hot barrel while shooting at the range even when 5-6 mags one after the other.

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