Gun lube

[Bugscuffle]

I thought that I had posted this topic before, and I might have, but I can't find it for the life of me. Oh well, things like this happen when you get old I guess. Anyway, I'd like to get some opinions on gun lubes.I've used a lot of them over the years and to tell you the truth, I can't much tell any difference between the $12.00 an ounce, special duty, made just for Colts, secret formula, tactical gun oil and plain old 3 in 1 all purpose oil or WD-40 for that matter. Is there a difference, is it significant enough to pay a lot extra for and what are those differences practically?

[JimBob]

Avoid WD-40,it is not a lubricant it's a water displacer.It does a good for what it's designed for but evaporates and leaves a slightly gummy sticky residue and has no lubrication value.I've used RIG as a gun grease for years and Army Surplus LSA oil as gun oil.

[Sagebrush Burns]

If you're in a dusty or sandy environment you'll want to consider some type of dry lube.

[Bugscuffle]

I live in San Antonio the heart of the Texas Hill Country and we knowall too much about sand and dust. One of the reasons that I wanted to get some opinions on lube is that I would like to hear from some of you that have tried the spray on white lithiumg lubricant. I aslo would like to hear about either the silicon or teflon suspended in liquid that dries and leaves behind a deposit of either teflon or silicone. I understand that some of these interact poorly with regular oil lubes. Have any of you guys tried any of these?

[Coffinmaker]

Building completion guns, I've used every conceivable lube on the market.  Some folks swear by the strange concoctions a expensive stuff, but I haven't seen anything superior to basic oil (rem lube, etc.) or Break Free.  The only dry lube I like is "Boshield." YMMV

Coffinmaker

[joec]

I've been using Break Free CLP and tetra grease for years now.

[Bugscuffle]

I semi slicked my EAA Bountyhunter and after giving it an Acetone bath to completely degrease it I put it allback together again with white litium grease. We'll see what happens.