Cheap, works fine, still using a bottle I bought 30 years ago. Motor oil works fine too and it is nearly free.

....but can't beat the hype marketing and rabid testimonials from every "gotta use a good gun lube" Sucker on this forum. You will now see every product on the market named.

 

Thanks. I'm a sucker for military surplus stuff that people who used it back in the day swear by, and this oil seems to be one of those things. I've never really cared about the million different oils and stuff. Only thing I haver ever used is basic rem oil and ballistol pretty much

 

I've been using the same bottle of Mobil 1 for over a decade now.

 

Not your daddy's gun lube! or maybe it was....
(haha), but that's the great thing about current gun care now. so many good options.

 

As mentioned above, all my guns get the same 0w-20 mobile one that is left in the bottles after I do an oil change... doesn't take more than a few drops on any gun.
I get several ozs by letting the bottles drain.

 

The truth is, just about any lube will work with most modern guns. HOWEVER, there is a difference in the rust inhibiting properties of different lubes. I use just about anything for a lube, but they all aren't the same at stopping rust. I use CLP because it has always ranked high in every anti-rust test I have seen.

 

FWIW, Mobile One has done TERRIBLY in anti rust tests...

 

Fortunately, I don't rely on oil alone to prevent rust.

 

I feel like motor oil would be super sticky and attract dust and stuff like crazy. Honestly had no idea people used motor oil in their guns

 

I don't if you were around or remember when it was the rage for some to post they cleaned their Glocks in dishwashers!

 

I hoard all manner of gun cleaners and lubes, and maybe have 10 different flavors. Yesterday I sprayed down a Benchmade Bugout with Boeshield T9, which is not so much an oil but it leaves behind a waxy residue.

But I know that all of these miracle oils work pretty much the same, just like motor oil and 3-in-1. It is still fun to hoard, though.

 

Nothing wrong or great about it..if its a decent PRICE id use it..if it was OVER priced because you know how some people think anything Military or LE deserves a premium lol..id pass..but if its cheap nothing wrong with it at all.

 

LSA was what Uncle Sam issued before CLP Break Free. Worked then and works now.

 

x2

 

Just make sure you shake it up real good before you use it. That stuff separates if it’s been sitting even for a few days .

 

I use LSA. Got a three pack of it from some online retailer. Works as good as anything. I use that white 130 A grease too.

 

Be aware that some formulations of LSA (I think there are several available) aren't suitable for cold-weather use. Back when the military used LSA, they also had a winter lube called LAW for use in cold weather. Some LSA will thicken when it gets cold, and potentially CAUSE stoppages (not good).

If you live waaaay down south, probably not a concern. Up here in ND, it's a BIG concern...

 

Uncle Sam kept the LAW well into the CLP era just for that reason.

 

A few years ago I bought a quart of ‘light weapons oil’ from a military surplus store, seemed just fine. I transferred it to smaller bottles to use.

Most recently I made my own to mix into what’s left of the quart. There are recipes on the net. My main ingredients were about 70% Royal Purple 0-20w synthetic motor oil, then 25% Dextron II(any works) tranny fluid. The last was a touch of marvel mystery oil and some conventional engine Camguard engine rust inhibitor. Those last two were really just trace additives.

The ‘gun oil’ you see labeled is mostly light machine type oil of various mixes. Of course routine cleaning with most any oil ‘trumps’ relatively minor differences in oil.

 

Any gun with any oil will be fine with normal cleaning and maintenance...
If I wanted to clean once and leave forever there's the old cosmoline method to preserve.

Also when you oil... your gun shouldn't be dripping with oil... as mentioned I use a few drops most on all my guns and then they get a good wipe down... never any issues, rust, or collecting dust.
They get cleaned after every use.

BTW, the car oil and tranny fluid is one of the best nut looseners out there...better than wd40 for those tight bolts

 

Motor oils are great if you "change" them frequently. Theyre super friction reducers, but due to the needs of an engine they behave differently out in the open. The additive packages they use tend to cause the motor oils to migrate everywhere, mostly away from where you want them. If you want rust prevention use 2stroke marine outboard oil. It has good corrosion resistance. It too tends to migrate.

 

<<<--- Has 28 4oz bottles of-mil-l46000b91508893522,ifn I got the # rt.'08.

 

FWIW, Mobile One has done TERRIBLY in anti rust tests...

I used Mobil 1 motor oil as a lube on my duty weapon for probably over 20 years....

NEVER a spec of rust.

Hottest day of the year.... coldest... rainiest... blizzard... performed fine.

Personally, I was most fond of 20W-50.

 

Not sure where this belongs, so mods please move it necessary.

I came across some Military Surplus LSA Weapons Oil. Does anybody use this on their glocks? If so, how do you like it?

I like the idea of using military stuff like this, but I have been using ballistol for years and wondering if this would work as well?

Thanks!

Cheap, works fine, still using a bottle I bought 30 years ago. Motor oil works fine too and it is nearly free.

....but can't beat the hype marketing and rabid testimonials from every "gotta use a good gun lube" Sucker on this forum. You will now see every product on the market named.

I’ve used it since I bought my first SKS right out of high school Works fine, still have the bottle. I use it on HKs, Steyr, Glocks, etc. Experimenting with Frog Lube on my 42. I have EWL for my ARs but that seems like overkill.

 

I’m curious try a garage door lube I was told about. It’s synthetic and sticks where you spray it, barely drips. Really slick stuff.

 

On gun applications that call for oil, I use a gun oil such as Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Oil, Slip 2000 EWL/CLP or some other CLP such as BreakFree. On applications where grease is appropriate, such as slides on semi automatics, I usually use the same red colored, high pressure, grease that I buy at the farm store and use on my John Deere equipment. I believe it to be the same as the red grease you get in those small syringes that are labelled 'gun grease'.

I know that some folks use motor oil on their guns and there is nothing wrong with that, if it works for you. Gun oil gives me peace of mind and I don't have to wonder about whether or not the formulation is right for my guns.

 

I’m curious try a garage door lube I was told about. It’s synthetic and sticks where you spray it, barely drips. Really slick stuff.

 

FWIW, Mobile One has done TERRIBLY in anti rust tests...

The majority of studies I've found discusses internal engine rust but only when engines aren't run often enough to evap the water from combustion. If frequently driven rust is not a problem

 

Thanks. I'm a sucker for military surplus stuff that people who used it back in the day swear by, and this oil seems to be one of those things. I've never really cared about the million different oils and stuff. Only thing I haver ever used is basic rem oil and ballistol pretty much

Just remember the lowest bidder got the contract for that oil

 

My choice of oil/lube is better than yours.:notlistening: My KungFu master will beat yours too.




Do you really need Chlorox bleach, or will generic do just fine for what it does?

 

I just use:

Keeps my Glocks smelling nice, too!

 

I just use:

Keeps my Glocks smelling nice, too!

N A S T Y!!!