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May 3, 2011
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I see ads all the time for gun oil 2 oz. for 5-8.00. I hate to spend that kind of money on oil. Some of the shooter I know say, "A quart of high grade motor oil works just as good." A quart of oil for 4-5 dollars would last a long time. What do you guys think about this idea? Remember rod bearings in an engine are lubricated down to .010 of an inch. I have used motor oil and it works for me. You just need a small container with a nozzle end to dispense it.
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May 15, 2011
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In my opinion, don't use oil at all. Use grease. I use grease on every moving part of my firearms… in fact, every mechanism I build, service or maintain gets grease unless there is an oil reservoir.
I've been using and am very happy with XF7 weapons grease on everything from my Ruger 22/45 to my milsurp bolt guns and my Garands and M14s. Even the plastic guns, my HK USP40 and sisters Glock22 get this grease.
It goes a long way and stays in place.
October 26, 2008
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I refill Hoppe's oil bottles with Mobil 1 0W-30 (really thin) and it works better than any other gun specific oil I've ever had. ATF works really nice too but the red color gives it away so I switched to M1, gotta keep up appearances.
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May 2, 2009
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if we are talking DW revolvers here... ATF all the way... 
never under any circumstances will I ever use CLP on a DW !!!
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February 11, 2010
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All depends on conditions and cleaning intervals, Like Sweeney said
grease can work great but could you imagine being in the most dirt
and dust filled conditions and not able to clean for weeks maybe a month
at a time ? That stuff would cake like gritty kitty litter, not to mention
it would hold all the grit against your parts causing them to accelerate
wear. Thick oil can have a similar result but not as severe.
If your firearm stays in a clean enviroment and you clean out and
relube every so, and often, then anything from bacon fat to who knows
what should work fine.
-Blacktop
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April 20, 2010
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Ever since reading Shoot's advice here on DWF, I've been using ATF on my Dan Wesson internals with great results I believe.
For a container I went to Wallyworld and bought the cheapest little bottle of nail polish. I dumped out the paint, cleaned the bottle and little brush thoroughly with nail polish remover, dried it all out a couple days then filled it with ATF. Makes a handy little container and has a handy little applicator brush in it.
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September 26, 2010
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I was in a auto parts store the other day and they had Lucas gun oil. I got a bottle and it is red like ATF, probably is just pain 'ol ATF.
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March 27, 2009
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Shoot may have has something to do with the Lucas! I use what ever is handy though not 3n1! Have used sewing machine oil at times on the smaller parts with good results! Just picked up a fesh quart of atf to refill my bottles as to give it a try!
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April 20, 2010
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Interesting Sparky, I'll have to look for that. I wonder how it is 'environmentally friendly', maybe made out of vegetable oil????
-Lonwolf
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February 22, 2009
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Sliding parts get Lubriplate (grease)
Rotating parts get ATF
Stuck parts get Kroil
Only US Army guns get CLP….
And this is why: http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html
Later, Ron
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May 3, 2011
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rwsem said:
Sliding parts get Lubriplate (grease)
Rotating parts get ATF
Stuck parts get Kroil
Only US Army guns get CLP….
And this is why: http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html
Later, Ron
That is a really good article. ATF is superior to motor oil.
February 11, 2010
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I prefer Ribeye over the T-bone, Coor's lite over Bud Lite and Gun Oil
for firearms on my firearms....just weird I guess 
-Blacktop
December 26, 2010
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I'm curious if anybody uses moly on their DW's. After seeing the gunk buildup inside my 740 and my P22, I have concerns about anything that can hold dust, dirt or whatever. The buildup was seizing the firing pin on my P22. I cleaned it all out and used Dry Slide Bike Aid. The moly is suspended in a liquid that dries. It cycles better than ever now.
My 740 is now almost completely dis-assembled. Cleaning to start soon. I'm seriously thinking of moly after some light polishing.
Thanks in advance.
December 27, 2010
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I use lucas gun oil it is environmentlly safe and ordorless not like atf great stuff.I use molly dry film on autos on slide its a little messy but works
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January 24, 2009
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The auto slide thing is something that I'm still experimenting on, with my 1911. So far I've used ATF, Mobil-1 & some Lubriplate assembly lube...all applied conservatively. Once I get a dozen rounds through the gun, it heats up the lube & starts dripping down the sides. I have to wipe it off 3 or 4 times, is this normal?
When I had my little .22 Automag, I used Mobil-1 on it & only had to wipe it once each range trip. I'm guessing it's because it didn't build up as much heat? Although with the heat issue on that one...I tried no lube a couple times & noticed the early stages of the slide metal galling, so I know there was some heat going on there.
December 27, 2010
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CHARGER FAN,
Use Birchwood Casey molly lube dry film lube no mess spray on slide rails and shot 200 or 300 rounds without relubing works great on all my 1911's
February 20, 2008
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Huh...FYI -
"Product Description Birchwood Casey Moly Lube Dry Film Lubricant. Designed to lubricate and penetrate... forming a smooth, extremely slippery surface on metal. Molybdenum disulfide particles are deposited onto metal surfaces and give maximum lubricity and wear resistance, even under extreme temperatures and pressures. Won't attract and hold dust, dirt or other contaminants! Easy-to-use Moly Lube Dry Film Lubricant uses an almost instant-drying solvent / degreaser as the carrier in a convenient, aerosol can. Especially suited for internal lubrication of moving parts on all firearms. Recommended for precision airguns where petroleum lubricants are not advised. 4 ozs. Get yours today! WARNING: This item cannot be shipped to Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering this product. Birchwood Casey Moly Lube Dry Film Lubricant"
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February 11, 2010
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Rem Oil with Teflon, apply lighty , dries up and leaves slick Teflon
film that dose not attract dust, dirt or grit.
Have shot as many as 500 rnds of hand gun auto and 1000's of
shotgun auto before a cleaning was done on either and never had
a problem. I do not use it in the bore though...I was getting some
first shot flyers after cleaning and confirmed others were having the
same. I use Hoppe's oil in the bore.
-Blacktop
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January 24, 2009
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I'll have to give the Birchwood Casey a try. Thanks for the suggestion, Walt.
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