Just wondering what kind of lube everyone else uses for their AR. Im using Slip2000 EWL and like it so far (~500 rds through and havent re-lubed it yet). It seems not to run out as much and it stays where I put it better than the CLP my friend uses on his AR.

I also use Slip2000 on my ARs (and most other firearms)

CLP or Weapon Shield

BreakFree CLP

i use magnalube grease on my ar rails, bolt carrier and charge handle, and slip 2000 ewl oil where oil should go

I use 5w20.

 

Oh wait....

I use 5w20.

 

Oh wait....

 

Ha, you'd be surprised how many people on ar15 and m4carbine actually do use motor oil. In a pinch Id use it too, lord knows I have plenty of mobil 1 10-30 in the garage.

In a pinch Id use it too

This is the key. Normally, I'll use oil meant for firearms. If I NEEDED a lubricant, I'd use motor oil in my AR. For my AK, I'd use mud

M-pro 7 on the bolt. sno grease on rails

FP-10.

 

It would appear that I probably clean and lubricate more than most people judging by lots of posts. Am I the only person who cleans all my firearms after anytime I shoot them no matter how little?

It would appear that I probably clean and lubricate more than most people judging by lots of posts. Am I the only person who cleans all my firearms after anytime I shoot them no matter how little?

 

 

no. i clean after every outing. one round or a thousand, i thoroughly clean and re-lube, every single time

Slip2000 EWL

I use Hoppes on all my guns (AR included). I bought a needle bottle for it from Midway since the 4oz bottle sucks for precision application.

CLP. Tried grease, wasn't a fan. If I could find a bottle of SLIP, I'd give it a try... always out of stock when I want to get it

Slip2000 EWL What is this? Is it like CLP or just oil?

I was thinking the same thing Wolfy.

LSA Lube.....

 

I use Plastilube where it should and LSA elsewhere....

Slip 2000 EWL is an oil, but its benefit is that its thick and doesn't migrate or evaporate like a lot of other oils do so it behaves more like a grease. I've tried Militec and its slick but evaporates quickly (but that's part of the design i believe). I've tried Eezox and its awesome for preserving older guns or raw steel, but its very light and migrates too easily. Slip seems to be just heavy enough to stick like grease, but still flow like oiland so it won't jam up in tight tolerances or in the cold. This has the benefit of staying put on guns that have various surfaces where the lube isn't fully contained like the bolt carrier rails where a thin lube is easily lost. Then on pistols with full slide to frame rails like a 1911, CZ and Sig's, a grease tends to be too viscous and can dampen the recoil so much that you get jams in the cold weather, an oil like this will stay fluid and keep running. I switched to using this stuff on those types of things while still using grease on other looser fit guns like my M&P9 or anything that wont see cold weather use. Its no wonder-lube, but nothing is and nor is it any substitute for regular maintenance.

FP10

Militec and Eezox for dry film

Slip2000 for wet lube

TW25B and Magnalube for light and heavy grease choices

I use weaponshield usually but i sometimes just squirt "Gun Oil" on the parts that need it. I use plastilube grease on the M1s, 1911 and 92FS.

I clean with clp & lube the bcg with mobil-1.

CLP. Tried grease, wasn't a fan. If I could find a bottle of SLIP, I'd give it a try... always out of stock when I want to get it

Heres where I got mine from http://www.skdtac.com/SLIP2000_Extreme_Weapons_Lubricant_p/slp.105.htm use coupon code SUCKIT for free shipping.

 

 

Slip2000 EWL What is this? Is it like CLP or just oil?

 

Just oil, it soaks into the metal and its thicker than regular oil so it stays were you put it better. http://www.slip2000.com/slip2000-EWL.html

Castrol syntec gear oil. Cheap ($9.99 at Pepboys), fantastic lubricity, if only it didn't stink so much!

 

i'm lazy. i remoil spray the crap out of all my guns. lol

Militec and Eezox for dry film

Slip2000 for wet lube

TW25B and Magnalube for light and heavy grease choices

 

I'm also using Slip2000 and TW25B. A lot of Slip2000 fans here.

Militec and Eezox for dry film

Slip2000 for wet lube

TW25B and Magnalube for light and heavy grease choices

 

 

How are you making a distinction between what needs a dry film or wet lube?

There are some rules of thumb to guide you, but sometimes its a trial and error thing to see what your gun likes and where.

 

Dry films are good in places where you want some minor lubrication, but don't want any liquid present to collect dirt/debris.

 

Wet lubes are good for several varied purposes: 1. areas where you need penetrating properties where you can't lube directly (ie. sealed, rotating, and hard to reach assemblies). 2. areas where a thick grease would bind up the mechanics due to viscosity or temperature sensitivities. 3. you need some lubrication, but not a lot. 4. quick lube/large coverage via spray can. 5. convenience of all-in-one cleaner/lube/protectant. 6. its cheap and abundant.

 

Greases are for certain types of mechanical assemblies that experience higher levels of friction and have the ability to take a heavier lube without affecting its operation due to higher viscosity or temperature. Sliding assemblies like slide rails are the most common areas where a grease might be used. Some guns will run with a heavy grease (ie. glocks with loose, minimalistic rail tolereances) and some will need a thinner formula (tight full frame length rail guns like CZ's, 1911's and such).

I like Militec, but will use RemOil on occasion.

 

 

There are some rules of thumb to guide you, but sometimes its a trial and error thing to see what your gun likes and where.

 

Dry films are good in places where you want some minor lubrication, but don't want any liquid present to collect dirt/debris.

 

Wet lubes are good for several varied purposes: 1. areas where you need penetrating properties where you can't lube directly (ie. sealed, rotating, and hard to reach assemblies). 2. areas where a thick grease would bind up the mechanics due to viscosity or temperature sensitivities. 3. you need some lubrication, but not a lot. 4. quick lube/large coverage via spray can. 5. convenience of all-in-one cleaner/lube/protectant. 6. its cheap and abundant.

 

Greases are for certain types of mechanical assemblies that experience higher levels of friction and have the ability to take a heavier lube without affecting its operation due to higher viscosity or temperature. Sliding assemblies like slide rails are the most common areas where a grease might be used. Some guns will run with a heavy grease (ie. glocks with loose, minimalistic rail tolereances) and some will need a thinner formula (tight full frame length rail guns like CZ's, 1911's and such).

 

Thanks,

 

I'm going to stick with oil on the AR until I can figure out why I need to deviate. I may try Militec on the Glock because I don't use a lot of oil on it and it seems like what I do use dries out after a few weeks of storage. Thanks.