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CLP vs Ballistol

37K views 19 replies 17 participants last post by  JohnnyReb  
#1 ·
I've always used Ballistol and it's worked great but CLP seems to have an even better rep and is after all used by the military. Which do you use and why?
 
#2 ·
I have, and use both, when I clean my guns. I don't use them at the same time, but alternate between them. I can't find any discernible difference between them. They are both top notch products. But this is jut my opinion, others may have a differing one, which is ok.
 
#6 ·
Ballistol is much better when dealing with possibly corrosive primers. It was specifically designed to neutralize corrosive compounds. It also does not damage wood. It is also non-toxic, so it can be used on (non-commercial) food equipment. It is the original CLP.

BreakFree is a good general purpose gun oil.
 
#8 ·
Ballistol is much better when dealing with possibly corrosive primers. It was specifically designed to neutralize corrosive compounds. It also does not damage wood. It is also non-toxic, so it can be used on (non-commercial) food equipment. It is the original CLP.
As a black powder user,for myself there is no comparison Ballistol for the reasons stated above.
I've been a satisfied user since 1985 with absolutely no corrosion. SJ 40
 
#12 ·
Ballistol wins in my book it's safe and an excellent product

Sometimes simple is better.
 
#13 ·
I use both. Ballistol has been used for my blackpowder guns and I always used CLP for my non blackpowder.

I've since been using both CLP and ballistol for both and so far no complaints. There're both good. But unlike others I'm not enamored by the smell of ballistol, though my wife likes it.
 
#15 ·
I've used Ballistol for the past 5-6 years and I also have used CLP in the past. They both work fine.
 
#16 · (Edited)
I don't use either, but BF CLP is a total no-go for me due to it's toxicity. My Glocks and stainless revolvers don't require much lube, are extremely rust/corrosion resistant already and aren't exposed to harsh environmental conditions, so pretty much anything will work fine. Just pick something truly non-hazardous and I'm not convinced Ballistol qualifies as such despite the advertising.
 
#19 ·
I have used both. I don't use CLP much anymore with exception to AR-15s.

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#20 ·
I use Break Free CLP, because I have a decent stock of it. I also have some Ballistol, Remoil, Mpro LPX, Lucas gun oil, Militec and Otis CLP.

They all do a decent job, but for lube I really like Lucas gun oil. Very good stuff.

Remoil is pretty light. It does a decent job cleaning, but I use it for my shotguns, bolt guns, and revolvers where I like a lighter oil.

The Mpro 7 LPX seems to be really good, and doesn't evaporate quickly.

I use whatever I feel like grabbing at the moment, with the exception of my P226, and M&P 40 which only have seen militec for lube.

At my work, by policy all guns must be lubricated with militec. It is the only authorized lubricant.