Good, relatively dry lubes?

NateKirk · January 20, 2017, 10:10 PM

I know lube threads can get pretty in depth, but hopefully it wont get too bad. I normally clean/ lube my guns with balistol and it works well, however it seems to attract all kinds of dirt and dust (on my carry guns at least,) and would like to replace it with something less wet.

I've heard good things about Millitec-1, Milcomm, and Froglube.... What say you, internet?

ShootistPRS · January 21, 2017, 03:22 PM

The lube you use depends on the job needed. You don't use oil on a slide or a bolt and you don't use grease in the trigger and action.

I use a 50/50 mix of ATF and Kerosene for a light oil in all my guns and for slides and bolt lugs I use a 50/50 mix of my oil and Hilton Hyperlube (like STP motor oil treatment). It takes very little of either product to lube the gun and it doesn't collect dirt or run onto your hands.

January 20, 2017, 10:10 PM	#1
NateKirk Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 435	Good, relatively dry lubes? I know lube threads can get pretty in depth, but hopefully it wont get too bad. I normally clean/ lube my guns with balistol and it works well, however it seems to attract all kinds of dirt and dust (on my carry guns at least,) and would like to replace it with something less wet. I've heard good things about Millitec-1, Milcomm, and Froglube.... What say you, internet? __________________ “Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".” ― --Thomas Jefferson

January 21, 2017, 03:22 PM	#2
ShootistPRS Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2017 Posts: 1,583	The lube you use depends on the job needed. You don't use oil on a slide or a bolt and you don't use grease in the trigger and action. I use a 50/50 mix of ATF and Kerosene for a light oil in all my guns and for slides and bolt lugs I use a 50/50 mix of my oil and Hilton Hyperlube (like STP motor oil treatment). It takes very little of either product to lube the gun and it doesn't collect dirt or run onto your hands.