Interesting article on FireClean weapons oil

[LittleLebowski]

I've tried FC and Slip2K in my suppressed .22 adventures which is some filthy shooting. Could not see the difference. Both wiped off. The guns ran in both cases.

For Rich; https://www.slip2000.com/blog/s-w-a-...ine-filthy-14/

[RJ]

I've tried FC and Slip2K in my suppressed .22 adventures which is some filthy shooting. Could not see the difference. Both wiped off. The guns ran in both cases.

For Rich; https://www.slip2000.com/blog/s-w-a-...ine-filthy-14/

Thanks.

I do know who that Pat Rogers guy is...

[mtnbkr]

I have to say that I do not understand the amount of passion people get tied up in regarding pistol lubricants. People get their whole frickin' ego invested in whatever $3.95 bottle of slippy stuff they bought at the gun store to dribble on their pistol barrel, and that just makes no sense to me. I can kinda understand the lengths people will go to defend their $500 handgun purchase, but the oil thing leaves me baffled.

It's no better in the bicycle world. People get really invested in the lube they use on their $30 chain. Ok, it also affects wear on the $100 cassette and $50 (each) chainrings, but even if you replace all 3 components, you're not out as much as a used pistol. On top of the lubricating properties, many are also concerned with how environmentally friendly the lube they sparingly apply to each link is, as if they're leaving a snail trail of the stuff behind them as they ride.

As for my guns, I use ATF for liquid lube and a 16yo tub of lightweight shock grease from back when I had suspension on my bikes. A little goes a long way. That grease is the slipperiest stuff I've come across. I only use it in my revolvers' lockwork though.

Chris

[LittleLebowski]

It's no better in the bicycle world. People get really invested in the lube they use on their $30 chain. Ok, it also affects wear on the $100 cassette and $50 (each) chainrings, but even if you replace all 3 components, you're not out as much as a used pistol. On top of the lubricating properties, many are also concerned with how environmentally friendly the lube they sparingly apply to each link is, as if they're leaving a snail trail of the stuff behind them as they ride.

As for my guns, I use ATF for liquid lube and a 16yo tub of lightweight shock grease from back when I had suspension on my bikes. A little goes a long way. That grease is the slipperiest stuff I've come across. I only use it in my revolvers' lockwork though.

Chris

My road bike has had Slip2K on it for years

[mtnbkr]

My road bike has had Slip2K on it for years

I bet that twists some noses in the right bike circles.

Does it give some folks the vapors?

I'm a longtime user of Boeshield T9. It doesn't wash off like some of the water-based wax lubes, but doesn't attract dirt like the wet lubes (that sounds vaguely kinky).

Life was simpler when Phil Wood Tenacious Oil was the only lube worth using...

Chris

[5pins]

Finally someone interjected science into the wonder lube of the year drama.

[GJM]

I have been using the Lucas ED oil for about six months. Why, because I saw Proctor recommending it, it was on his site when I was buying sights, and it was relatively inexpensive.

Seems to stay put, and work for my use. Haven't taken it to -30 or done any scientific testing.

[LittleLebowski]

I bet that twists some noses in the right bike circles.

Does it give some folks the vapors?

The only other person I ride with is on here so....nope

[RJ]

It's no better in the bicycle world....

Not to go too far off the topic, but oddly, I see the same thing in the RV world.

In the area of wastewater treatment, the number of different products available to drop into your black tank is truely mind boggling.

[Wondering Beard]

flashier chin spinach.

And that wins the internet as far as I'm concerned