ih4ever Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 what kind of gun oil are you guys using for your semi- autos? i just purchased a SBE II, and have plenty of rem oil. will that work? thanks Quote
Novaking Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 what kind of gun oil are you guys using for your semi- autos? i just purchased a SBE II, and have plenty of rem oil. will that work? thanks Almost everyone on this site will tell you NO. They will tell you CLP breakfree or a higher end lube. Quote
pattonwr Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Try www(dot)militec(dot)com Informally endorsed by Beretta. They send lot's of free samples to troops in country... please support them. The more you use the oil, and shoot, the more it bonds and it gets easier to clean after each use. I've used it on all of my pistols, carbines, & shotguns. Quote
yallknowho Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I advise against militec. It has chlorinated parrafins which are carcinogenic, and it isn't an oil. I've found it doesn't keep the metal lubricated when dry as advertised. You're better off using CLP. Quote
agm65ccip Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I would say if you have a bunch of rem oil I would not run out and get anything new before you run out. I have an M2 and I just use the Hoppes 9 that came with my cleaning kit and it works beautifully. Now CLP may be better as everyone says but I'm cheap like that haha. Quote
ih4ever Posted March 2, 2009 Author Posted March 2, 2009 now what does CLP stand for?? and where could i pick it up? walmart deal?? will CLP keep it from rusting as well as lubrication? Quote
CaCaw Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 now what does CLP stand for?? CLP = clean, lubricate, and protect. Quote
Duggan Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Honestly ... it doesnt really matter. So long as your gun is lubricated and isn't rusting, you can use whatever oil/lube/protectant you want. There are various differences between offerings ... I personally use breakfree clp for normal carefree cleaning, and I use machine gunners lube if I really want something to be oiled well and remain oiled. You will find various information and reviews on just about any product, so your best bet is just to buy one in a small quantity and see if it works for you. Quote
cody6.0 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I use Breakfree CLP when cleaning and Breakfree LP when generally oiling my shotguns and semi auto carbines/handguns. Quote
MontefeltroPro Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 From what I read, i gather that there might be a problem with Rem-Oil in the North (low temps). We don't have that problem here, BUT, I use both Rem-Oil and Breakfree CLP with no problems down here in Texas. Quote
Novaking Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 no problems down here in Texas. Just an easy goin guy aren't yah:D Quote
mike4 Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 i'm wondering what negatives the teflon would offer in the cold temps of northern north america? rem oil's teflon is a great lube. light and thin. only it should be cleaned and re-applied as much as you fire. clp is just as thin. but teflonless. i clean with rem oil and clp but i want something a bit thicker on those friction points... militec is thicker and seems a better choice in the heat. whatever you use , you must clean and re-apply...clean and re-apply...clean and re... Quote
pattonwr Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 I advise against militec. It has chlorinated parrafins which are carcinogenic, and it isn't an oil. I've found it doesn't keep the metal lubricated when dry as advertised. You're better off using CLP. The Militec MSDS on their web site sez there are no carcinogenics... "The materials in this product are not known to be carcinogenic or contain grater than 0.1 % carcinogenic compounds which would require reporting under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200." Quote
Mr Slugo Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 The purpose of any gun oil is to keep the parts from wearing, and to let them move smoothly and evenly. If the lube is too thick (viscous), especially in colder weather, then vital parts may not move in sync with the other parts. Same is true if too much gunk gets mixed into the lubricant. The parts will get sticky. On the inertial M2000 I have had very good luck with Birchwood Casey Synthetic w/PTFE (teflon) in both warm and cold temps. Smooth action on all the parts, no abnormal wear marks. The nature of a synthetic w/teflon is to NOT use too much oil, the teflon will leave a dry film when needed. BUT with any synthetic (even in engines) you MUST keep applying the lube more often, this is becuase the synthetic has a tendency to flow away (it is slicker) from the metal. I use a simple needle applicator to give the gun parts tiny, tiny drinks of oil every now-&-then. Quote
MontefeltroPro Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Just an easy goin guy aren't yah:D Normally, I think. But I had a little trouble today. Check out the current "post ban quest...." thread. I'm running out of cheeks to turn. Quote
Waltershumate2 Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 breakfree clp works the best.i use it alot Quote
shotgunNoob Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Ive heard good things about Weapon Shield. Quote
JOE KICKASS Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Has anyone used the Benelli Armi Oil? If so whear did you get it? Quote
fishinguy Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 All my hunting is Minnesota and Norht Dakota. I've had issues with Rem Oil as mentioned hunting in cold weather. Never had an issue with BreakFree. But, at the same time, I'm much better at cleaning my guns properly over the last few years. Quote
Dunedain Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Try Ballistol. Works great, and totally non-toxic (unlike pretty much everything else). H&K recommends this for their weapons, which says volumes. Quote
ERdept Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 The two best are CLP which is petrolium based, will catch fire and not work well near freezing. and EEZOX, which is also a cleaner, lube, protectant, but is synthetic, won't gun in freezing and is not even flammable. Quote
XCross Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Try Ballistol. Works great, and totally non-toxic (unlike pretty much everything else). H&K recommends this for their weapons, which says volumes. Sources for this information? Quote
GENELEO Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Has anyone used the Benelli Armi Oil? If so whear did you get it? I had a son-in-law that was deployed on a ship in the Navy who was on a port visit in Naples Italy pick some up for me from a small Italian gun shop, a while back. OK, but I wouldn't go to Italy to buy it. CLP is better IMO. Quote
Diabolus Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I am using Militech-1 right now. I switched from CLP because it contains teflon. Quote
Thunderbolt Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 All parkerized steel gets a thin coat of Breakfree CLP for rust prevention. The moving bits in the bolt carrier and the carrier track in the receiver get Lubriplate grease because oil works it's way out of these areas while in use and in storage. Quote
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