Lube Problem

[Bob]

Yesterday I pulled a Ruger .22 auto pistol out of the safe - had not fired in a long time. Loaded magazine and proceded to fire. About 3 rounds into the magazine I experienced a failure to chamber. Long story short the petroleum based lube had started to gum up and slowed/prevented functioning. Any suggestions on a good synthetic lube that will not gum up over time with extended storage or lack of use?
After a flushing with WD40 it went back to working like a singer sewing machine.


Bob

 

[Storm52]

If I'm shooting a safe queen that has been stored, I'll clean it for the reason you posted. I use Weapon Shield with success.

 

[Request Dust Off]

.22lr is pretty dirty from the powder. It seems to worse now than in the past. I have found that almost any lube will collect enough of the powder residue that it will eventually fail if not cleaned. Spray lube seems to be in order during the shooting session as a band aid to the real problem.

I never had a problem leaving a .22 in a safe long enough.

Some guys prefer dry lube. There are many lubes that will work including ATF. Rem Oil or CLP is easy to find and easy to use spray. I have a friend that loves http://www.militec-1.com/

My personal take is to use a lube that is adequate and clean the .22 often. I touch up at about half a brick interval & never more than about 2 bricks before getting a thorough cleaning. I like a boresnake for .22 to bring with me to the range.

There are some videos that detail the Ruger .22 disassembly as some are tricky to do.

 

[JBP55]

Yesterday I pulled a Ruger .22 auto pistol out of the safe - had not fired in a long time. Loaded magazine and proceded to fire. About 3 rounds into the magazine I experienced a failure to chamber. Long story short the petroleum based lube had started to gum up and slowed/prevented functioning. Any suggestions on a good synthetic lube that will not gum up over time with extended storage or lack of use?
After a flushing with WD40 it went back to working like a singer sewing machine.


Bob

You should wipe down and lightly oil before shooting after long term storage.
WD 40 is part of the problem, it gums the works. Use any quality oil, the fully synthetic oils work very good on guns. I prefer the heavier grades such as Mobil 1 20W50.
I concur with Storm 52 Weapon Shield is a good CLP.

 

[Bob]

Lube

Thanks to all for the replies. I'm going the full synthetic route. And as I use the other firearms in the safe I'll clean and lube with the synthetic oil. I know there are other ones in there "gummed up" but its that pesky time thing.
Again thanks.

Bob

 

[Vigilante Sniper]

Ed's Red for cleaning, and Mobil One for lube. Cheap and effective. Mix a gallon of Ed's and it will last a long time.

 

[JBP55]

Ed's Red for cleaning, and Mobil One for lube. Cheap and effective. Mix a gallon of Ed's and it will last a long time.

That is a good combination.

 

[ForrestB]

FP-10

 

[shoalsfugro]

Mobil 1

 

[jjh]

safari charlies you can pick it up at most gun shows non petro based lube and gun cleaner and it smells good to lol

 

[toddrod]

FP10 here

 

[petelanca]

CLS

A friend brought a demo of this home from his part time job @ NG. I'm looking for a local source:
CLP G96 Products
9150-01-102-1473 0.5 oz plastic bottle (G96 #1070)
9150-01-079-6124 4 fl. oz. plastic bottle (G96 #1053)
9150-01-054-6453 1-pt. plastic bottle w/sprayer (G96 #1071)
9150-01-327-9631 1 liter plastic bottle w/sprayer (G96 #1072)
9150-01-053-6688 1-gal. plastic bottle (G96 #1053G)

 

[penguin]

If only we had someone that worked for the SEC on here. I'm sure they would have the best lube ideas....lol

 

[MALIBU12]

safari charlies you can pick it up at most gun shows non petro based lube and gun cleaner and it smells good to lol

Good stuff . we used it in a machine shop i worked for ,it kicks dirt and grimes ASS!

 

[scubasteve]

Brownells sells a synthetic lube especially for self loading firearms. I have some at the house they sent me to try. I'll post the name later.

 

[Bearco]

If only we had someone that worked for the SEC on here. I'm sure they would have the best lube ideas....lol

 

[jimmyzshack]

Ed's Red for cleaning, and Mobil One for lube. Cheap and effective. Mix a gallon of Ed's and it will last a long time.

What is the mix or is it just 20w50? I've been trying to figure out what to use. I have been using the synthetic wipes.

 

[charliepapa]

does anyone here use grease on their semi-auto slides/frames? I read an article advocating grease vs oil for that application and have been trying it a little with some breech plug grease I bought for almost nothing in Walmarts hunting season close-out. So far so good...

 

[petelanca]

The product I listed above conforms to MIL-PRF-63460. I was interested in finding a local source qualified to that spec:
MIL-PRF-63460E
w/INTERIM AMENDMENT 2
10 September 2009
USED IN LIEW OF
MIL-PRF-63460E
w/AMENDMENT 1
15 May 2008
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
LUBRICANT, CLEANER AND PRESERVATIVE FOR WEAPONS
AND WEAPONS SYSTEMS
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification describes the performance requirements and verification
methods for a type of LUBRICANT, CLEANER AND PRESERVATIVE FOR WEAPONS
AND WEAPONS SYSTEMS.
1.2 Identification. This lubricant is identified by Military Symbol CLP
3.5.1 Firing residue removal. CLP shall provide cleaning capability to remove a minimum
average of 80 % of the residue generated from the ignition of WC 844 propellant.
3.5.2 Weapon performance. CLP shall provide cleaning, lubricating and preservative
characteristics to support operating requirements of the MACHINE GUN: 5.56MM, M249,
when exposed to the following conditions.
6.1 Intended use. CLP covered by this specification is a highly penetrating, mobile liquid
and is intended for field application to satisfy the complete need of cleaning, lubricating, and
short term preservation of military weapons. CLP facilitates the effective removal of firing
residues, gums and other contaminants from weapon components while providing lubrication
and short term preservation for reliable weapons operation.
CLP ARPOLUBE 63460E ANDEROL. INC. 07950
CLP ARPOLUBE 63460E AR-87-09 CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. 4N760
CLP G96 CLP SYNTHETIC OIL G96 PRODUCT CO, INC 1CTL0
CLP G96 CLP SYNTHETIC OIL AR-87-09 G96 PRODUCT CO, INC 1CTL0
CLP ROYCO-634E AR-87-09 ANDEROL. INC. 07950
CLP SENT-CLP E SENTINEL LUBRICANTS CORP 3AD00
CLP SENT-CLP E AR-87-09 SENTINEL LUBRICANTS CORP 3AD00
CAGE Code Company Name Street Address City State ZIP Country Web Site
07950 ANDEROL. INC. 215 MERRY LN EAST HANOVER NJ 079363900 USA http://www.anderol.com
1CTL0 G96 PRODUCT CO, INC 85 5TH AVE STE 6 PATERSON NJ 075241112 USA
3AD00 SENTINEL LUBRICANTS CORP 7300 RUE
SAINT-JACQUES MONTREAL QC H4B 1W1 CAN 4N760 CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND
DEVELOPMENT, INC. 9733 MEADOR RD CONROE TX 773032335 USA

 

[Andy]

Hi everyone,

My name is Andy. I am from G96 Products Co. I came across this thread and I want to respond. However, I do not want to violate any of the forum rules. Please go to the contact page on my website where you can send me an email. I will be more than happy to answer any questions that anyone has on the military approval of my CLP.

Petalanca, please contact me and I can get you set up with a local distributor.

Thanks everyone!

Andy