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Originally posted by egregore:
I can't imagine grease doing any harm to a Glock. You don't need to gob it on like you're greasing the front end of your car, just dab it with your finger or a brush. It would stay put, not evaporate or congeal like oil-based lubes. Now, where you have a steel slide running the full length of an aluminum frame is a different story.

Permatex has white lithium grease in 1.5-oz. tubes. I don't see why you couldn't use that, but have never tried it. The SIG 1911 from 2007 is long gone, but I'm still working on the tube of TW25B that came with it.

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Originally posted by AZ Jeff:
The topic of lubrication of firearms seems to infest all of the gun forums, and yet, the rules are pretty simple:

1. All firearms benefit from lubricant, for both ease of operation, longevity of operation, and ease of cleaning.
2. The old rule is "If it slides, use grease. If it rotates, use oil."
3. Use less lubricant in cold climates, as it will thicken and can affect reliability.
4. The TYPE/BRAND of lubricant you is NOT nearly as important as using a lubricant. Volumes have been written about how this brand or that brand is the best, but in actuality, the lubrication requirements of a firearm are FAR less stringent that say, an internal combustion engine.

For this reason, any appropriate grade os motor oil and automotive grease will do the job just fine. If you want to spend money on fancier stuff, go right ahead, but if you shoot/clean a lot like I do, that fancy stuff won't make your gun any cleaner, or last any longer, than more modest stuff.

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Originally posted by mrapteam666:
This is a great discussion and could not come at a better time.

Once this pandemic either ceases or dwindles, my plan is to relocate to ND and return to LE. With that being said, many of my firearms will stay in NC for a long period of time so I have been contemplating, research and shopping for either a new grease, oil or CLP to preserve them. Plus I will have my off duty and duty weapon to consider since I have never worked anywhere that got as cold as ND/SD does.

There is so much information here it is mind blowing and it also helps to hear other peoples experience.

For years I have been using TW25B, Gunzilla and Breakfree. I also have a couple of firearms I purchased off individuals in VA that had a thin red oil on the slides and frame which I always assumed to be Lucas.

While I was deployed to AFG, I found an old bottle of what I think was called Clenzoil. It looked like it had been there since way back when the Russians Controlled the airfield. I used it on our 240's and even after a week of firing a few thousands rounds, they cleaned up like a dream.

Does any one have any experience or opinions on EEZOX® ULTIMATE CLP+ GUN CARE or Lucas Extreme Duty.

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Originally posted by AZ Jeff:
The topic of lubrication of firearms seems to infest all of the gun forums, and yet, the rules are pretty simple:

1. All firearms benefit from lubricant, for both ease of operation, longevity of operation, and ease of cleaning.
2. The old rule is "If it slides, use grease. If it rotates, use oil."
3. Use less lubricant in cold climates, as it will thicken and can affect reliability.
4. The TYPE/BRAND of lubricant you is NOT nearly as important as using a lubricant. Volumes have been written about how this brand or that brand is the best, but in actuality, the lubrication requirements of a firearm are FAR less stringent that say, an internal combustion engine.

For this reason, any appropriate grade os motor oil and automotive grease will do the job just fine. If you want to spend money on fancier stuff, go right ahead, but if you shoot/clean a lot like I do, that fancy stuff won't make your gun any cleaner, or last any longer, than more modest stuff.