Do i need solvent with WeaponShield?

dc9137 · October 17, 2011, 06:14 PM

I just got a new Glock 23 and ordered some Weapon Shield. I know it's a CLP, but does it work well as a cleaner or should I use a separate solvent? I read a thread about how the guns clean easier after several applications, but would the solvent mess that up? Any thoughts are appreciated.

Crazy88Fingers · October 18, 2011, 06:28 PM

I prefer using a dedicated solvent on the dirty parts like the bore and chambers. Weapon Shield might work for that, and definitely works on the lighter stuff. Give it a try and see what happens!

Nathan · October 28, 2011, 04:16 PM

Same answer from me. I prefer to use a solvent in the bore like Butch's Bore Shine on rifles and occasionally on pistols. 99% of the time on pistols, I just keep reapplying a good CLP and wiping off what I flush out. . .

For the Glock only, I'm thinking CLP alone would be best, until you see copper streaking. . etc.

seed · October 28, 2011, 07:04 PM

I'll sometimes use Weaponshield exclusively, but usually I'll use MPro-7 first. It is non-toxic as is WS (pretty much).

**Shane Tuttle** · October 28, 2011, 09:54 PM

I used Weapon Shield on a couple of boltguns and handguns in the past for experiment. It seems to work well for lubricating on both. Cleaning is acceptable on the bolt guns, no so much on the handguns (semi autos). I do admit I'm very picky with cleanliness on my firearms.

October 17, 2011, 06:14 PM	#1
dc9137 Member Join Date: October 11, 2011 Posts: 17	Do i need solvent with WeaponShield? I just got a new Glock 23 and ordered some Weapon Shield. I know it's a CLP, but does it work well as a cleaner or should I use a separate solvent? I read a thread about how the guns clean easier after several applications, but would the solvent mess that up? Any thoughts are appreciated.

October 18, 2011, 06:28 PM	#2
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	I prefer using a dedicated solvent on the dirty parts like the bore and chambers. Weapon Shield might work for that, and definitely works on the lighter stuff. Give it a try and see what happens! __________________ "And I'm tellin' you son, well it ain't no fun, staring straight down a .44" -Lynyrd Skynyrd

October 28, 2011, 09:54 PM	#5
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	I used Weapon Shield on a couple of boltguns and handguns in the past for experiment. It seems to work well for lubricating on both. Cleaning is acceptable on the bolt guns, no so much on the handguns (semi autos). I do admit I'm very picky with cleanliness on my firearms. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

October 28, 2011, 04:16 PM	#3
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,327	Same answer from me. I prefer to use a solvent in the bore like Butch's Bore Shine on rifles and occasionally on pistols. 99% of the time on pistols, I just keep reapplying a good CLP and wiping off what I flush out. . . For the Glock only, I'm thinking CLP alone would be best, until you see copper streaking. . etc.

October 28, 2011, 07:04 PM	#4
seed Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2004 Posts: 411	I'll sometimes use Weaponshield exclusively, but usually I'll use MPro-7 first. It is non-toxic as is WS (pretty much).