Poll: Gun Oil

[jonn5335]

I go through a lot of gun and recently ran out so I did what I think most of us would do I went to my local gun shop and what I noticed is gun oil is $1-4 an ounce depending on brand is it just me or does that seem unresonable? which brought me to thinking whats wrong with using motor oil instead at $3 a quart ? Do any of you use anything besides gun oil on your guns veg oil/motor oil ?

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[Glockman19]

I have used marvel mystery oil when I dont plan on shooting for a little while. It seems to be a little thicker than gun oil. I havent had any issues in 1o years of using it.

 

[Unka-Boo]

Anything designed to work in an engine will work on a firearm. There is no "magic" to gun oil...a quart of 30W synthetic would last you years....and pay for itself fourfold.

 

[Dunerunner]

Been using full synthetic motor oil without issue for three years.

 

[DHorton]

I've been using ATF for awhile now, no issues. Have enough to last years.

 

[Sabertooth]

Sewing machine oil, Marvel Mystery oil. Any oil that will not dry out.

 

[IheartGUNS]

I myself don't use "gun oil" for lubrication, but I use it(CLP) for cleaning. For lubrication I use automotive grease.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Include premium synthetic motor oil as an option and I will vote

 

[Redcap]

Tri-Flow. I have most of a gallon jug left from the days you could buy that quantity.

 

[wichaka]

I use grease, and most any grease will do...even lubri-plate.

Oil runs and doesn't stay put.

 

[Burt Gummer]

ATF stinks up your gun. Smells like an old lady that never bathes.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I use grease, and most any grease will do...even lubri-plate.

Oil runs and doesn't stay put.

Synthetic oil sticks, that is one key to why it is a superior oil

 

[tattoo]

Grease on what slides and Mobil 1 on all the rest. Thats how I fly.
Dave

 

[Key-Hay]

I myself don't use "gun oil" for lubrication, but I use it(CLP) for cleaning. For lubrication I use automotive grease.

+1 on the Break free CLP

 

[tomcat mv]

I only use Mobil 1 synthetic oil, especially improtant in an AR or other auto weapon. It will not burn off like petroleum based lubes such as CLP. I did just order some stuff called Frog Lube that was invented by a Navy SEAL and is getting good reviews from the guys over at the Sniper's Hide forum.

 

[skydiver]

I do just the opposite. I use gun oil in my car's engine. It does a better job than motor oil.

 

[Nutty4Guns]

I do just the opposite. I use gun oil in my car's engine. It does a better job than motor oil.

Now that is an expensive oil change!



I have heard about people using synthetic motor oil on guns. When my bottle of gun oil runs out, I may give it a try.

 

[gunnoob75]

Lube is lube. Doesn't matter what kind.

Gun oil, Motor oil, tranny fluid or KY.

 

[RWeaver]

You think the stuff in "gun oil" was discovered shortly after the invention of guns? It's just a substance that someone found had the right characteristics for use in guns and decided to rebrand as "gun oil," along with a suitably inflated price, of course. If it works, it works, regardless of price of or label.

 

[coop44]

ATF stinks up your gun. Smells like an old lady that never bathes.

How do you know?

seriously I have used motor oil, bearing grease, I stay away from thin oils like atf. Still like CLP or Breakfree.