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Shadow9mm · December 22, 2020, 07:55 PM

I have had oils move in a gun before. had guns that i oiled and were dry after a while in the safe. Tried all kinds of oils and cleaners over the years. Most all of them worked pretty well, some better than others, but they all worked. I still keep a few different types for a few different jobs.

Lucas extreme duty oil, very mild smell, in my carry guns, it is thicker and stays in place well.
weapon shield. very mils smill decent cleaner, works great on semi auto 22s
eezox, strong smell for rust prevention on blued guns, its a dry lube and does ok, however it excells at rust prevention
frog lube paste, mild mint smell for my AR carrier group, as it does not seem to burn off like most oils

I tried ballistol. got a bad spray bottle that did not spray. Was able to get some out and it seemed to work fine but my wife did not like the smell. Seemed to work fine. If your happy with it use it, there is no point chasing down the pinnacle in gun oils IMHO if they are doing the job you need. I should order another bottle of ballistol to try again...

December 22, 2020, 07:55 PM	#4
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,597	I have had oils move in a gun before. had guns that i oiled and were dry after a while in the safe. Tried all kinds of oils and cleaners over the years. Most all of them worked pretty well, some better than others, but they all worked. I still keep a few different types for a few different jobs. Lucas extreme duty oil, very mild smell, in my carry guns, it is thicker and stays in place well. weapon shield. very mils smill decent cleaner, works great on semi auto 22s eezox, strong smell for rust prevention on blued guns, its a dry lube and does ok, however it excells at rust prevention frog lube paste, mild mint smell for my AR carrier group, as it does not seem to burn off like most oils I tried ballistol. got a bad spray bottle that did not spray. Was able to get some out and it seemed to work fine but my wife did not like the smell. Seemed to work fine. If your happy with it use it, there is no point chasing down the pinnacle in gun oils IMHO if they are doing the job you need. I should order another bottle of ballistol to try again... __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.