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AndrewLB 24 points ago +24 / -0

To prevent corrosion, don't use oil. It drys out too fast and isn't even meant to be for that purpose. OIl belongs where metal contacts metal. I use good ol' hoppees on my traditional guns and my black guns get Mobile 1 Synthetic. Think about how much money went into R&D for it.

Now if you want to prevent corrosion, use a product called Boeshield T-9. It was made to prevent corrosion in jet engines. It dries and leaves a thin slightly waxy film.

For long term storage guns with blued/stainless/(not matte) finishes, give it a coat of Johnson's paste furniture wax, once dry give it a buff and put it away. guaranteed to not rust unless you have a boating accident.

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Wearyman 3 points ago +3 / -0

I use silicon lubricant. In specific, silicon oil meant for use in shock absorbers. It is semi-cohesive, lubricating, and highly in-compressible, which means that on moving parts, mechanical pressure cannot force the metal together and the silicon away. It acts as a wear barrier and shock resistor in addition to a lubricant. Doesn't dry out, and clings to metal as well. I find that in sliding parts it works incredibly well to stop wear.

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PhilMcKankles 2 points ago +2 / -0

Good luck holding onto that thing...
Maybe I'm just doing something wrong, in my experiences silicone oil is great, but eventually no matter how careful you are, it gets on everything! And once it's on it. .. it's very difficult to get off. Still have like a 6' section of hardwood that is like an ice rink from a drop that got on the floor.

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Wearyman 1 point ago +1 / -0

You do have to be very careful with it. but I find that Windex works well to clean it off. A bit on a cloth and it breaks down and wipes off. Yet oddly heat and a crap ton of carbon don't affect it. Go figure.

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some_random_dude 3 points ago +3 / -0

2190TEP for the win. For those in saltwater environments.

  • May not protect against tragic boating accidents. Pelican case or similar recommended for that type of protection.
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ProdigalPlaneswalker 2 points ago +2 / -0

We're not supposed to just dunk our firearms into a tub of Crisco?

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goldbarr 2 points ago +2 / -0

Traditional gun vs black gun? Any difference?

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ProdigalPlaneswalker 3 points ago +3 / -0

Politicians will use the black ones to frighten people.

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HilaryAtCostco 1 point ago +1 / -0

One of them will rob you, the answer changes depending if you're a leftist or not.

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TruthyBrat 1 point ago +1 / -0

I’m glad I’m not the only one. I have an old-school metal pump oil can with M1 Euro formula on my gun maintenance gear shelf, because it’s the heaviest weight you can get. Oiler can similar to this.