Rogue
7/29/2008, 06:02 PM
Just for the dickwheels. Do you use WD-40 on your guns?
I'm a Hoppes #9 and Rem Oil guy myself.
CLP seems pretty universal around most parts.
I've been reading some rather polarized opinions about the use of WD-40 penetrating oil to clean or lube guns with. It makes sense, the stuff is always available, seems to work well on other stuff, and my grandpa (rest his soul) even sprayed it on his arthritic knees and claimed better results than his high-falootin' doctor pills.
So, some of the claims against WD-40 are:
1 - it evaporates making it a lousy lube
2 - it gets gummy and makes a mess itself resulting in performance issues
3 - may (or may not) be hard on wood finishes
4 - penetrates primers and turns otherwise good rounds into fizzling duds
Their official website, http://www.wd40.com/faqs/ , says:
What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on?
WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic.
What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?
...Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing.
They wouldn't be trying to **** me, would they?
Even a page dedicated to WD-40 and guns:
http://www.wd40.com/news/in-the-news...or-gun-owners/
WD-40 has been used in the gun industry for many years. It is not only safe to use on your gun, but comes highly recommended by many experts in the industry due to its cleaning, rust preventing, moisture displacing, penetrating and lubricating properties.
What say ye, Southovalians?
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I'm a Hoppes #9 and Rem Oil guy myself.
CLP seems pretty universal around most parts.
I've been reading some rather polarized opinions about the use of WD-40 penetrating oil to clean or lube guns with. It makes sense, the stuff is always available, seems to work well on other stuff, and my grandpa (rest his soul) even sprayed it on his arthritic knees and claimed better results than his high-falootin' doctor pills.
So, some of the claims against WD-40 are:
1 - it evaporates making it a lousy lube
2 - it gets gummy and makes a mess itself resulting in performance issues
3 - may (or may not) be hard on wood finishes
4 - penetrates primers and turns otherwise good rounds into fizzling duds
Their official website, http://www.wd40.com/faqs/ , says:
What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on?
WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic.
What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?
...Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing.
They wouldn't be trying to **** me, would they?
Even a page dedicated to WD-40 and guns:
http://www.wd40.com/news/in-the-news...or-gun-owners/
WD-40 has been used in the gun industry for many years. It is not only safe to use on your gun, but comes highly recommended by many experts in the industry due to its cleaning, rust preventing, moisture displacing, penetrating and lubricating properties.
What say ye, Southovalians?
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