Royal Lubricants CLP revision D

[seamastersw]

I have a bottle of Royal Lubricants Co. Inc. CLP I'm interested in hearing whatever you may know about it. I understand that the "E" formula superseded the "D" formula and is suppose to be better in sandy conditions. How does it compare with the "E" formula made by Breakfree in terms of evaporation, cleaning ability, lubricating ability, ect.?
The translucent pint size bottle has a white screw on cap and is marked:

CLP
CLEANER
LUBRICANT
&
PRESERVATIVE

MIL-L-63460D AMD 3
9150-01-054-6453
ROYAL LUBRICANTS CO INC.

LOT 91-1
QUAL AR-27-86
1 US PT
SHELF-LIFE ITEM
DATE OF MFR 2/91
TEST DATE 2/94
NEW TEST DATE

It took several minutes of vigorous shaking to get the Teflon to mix back into the oil. I still see a wide variation in the size of the Teflon particles as they float around in the oil.

[Clay]

This product was sold years ago as Remington Nitro CLP. It does not contain Teflon according to Royco, and does not meet current milspecs. Royco CLP is nasty and smelly, and not a great lubricant. It barely meets the lubrication spec. It will do the trick, though. Use it up and buy something else.

Break-Free's current formula, while not meeting current milspec either, does pretty good IMHO, and is widely available.

The only CLP that is available to the general public, that meets the current specifications, and is on the .Gov QPL, is G96 Synthetic CLP.

http://www.g96.com/products/military-approved-synthetic-clp-gun-oil/#

Personally I don't get too wrapped up in this stuff anymore. I like Ballistol for its safety and price. Fireclean, however, is the latest and greatest.

As to your specific question regarding sandy environments, it's my personal opinion that nothing will replace frequent cleaning and lubrication. I am not a fan of "dry" lubricants, and would rather over lubricate something, if there is such a thing. Any fluid lubricant will do the trick. Milspec CLP, Militec-1, Weaponshield CLP, Rand CLP, Fireclean - they all have their fans.

Truthfully, most firearms, and environments in which most people find themselves, is not very demanding.

[Clay]

FWIW, here are the current CLP's meeting the latest MIL-L-63460E Amendment 4, updated Nov 2014 -

Arpolube 63460E

G96 CLP Synthetic Gun Oil

Quicken CLP

ROYCO 634E

Sentinal CLPE


Quicken CLP is now available to the general public -

http://www.quickenclp.com/Home_Page.html

[seamastersw]

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So, current Breakfree CLP is no longer approved by the the military? My bottle has an NSN# and says "MIL-L-63460"

[Clay]

Correct. Break-Free CLP hasn't been on the Qualified Products List for several years.

With that said, there are plenty of products not on the QPL that are still in the supply chain, I would imagine. Not being on the QPL doesn't mean a product isn't any good, just that it hasn't been submitted for the latest round of testing. Break-Free is used by a LOT of other countries, and a LOT of PD's. Still a good CLP if CLP is what you want.

Two of the best CLP's aren't on the QPL - Slip 2000 and Weaponshield CLP.

OP, check out our lube thread in the Armorer's section.


Moderators, I would imagine this thread would be better off joined to our Lube thread in the Armorer's section.