deepdiver
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So what sorts of non-firearm specific made items do you use or have you heard of being used effectively on firearms? For instance, in a recent thread, Liko81 suggested using Chapstick to lube mags. I would like to know more about that - I assume it is for inside the mag to lube the follower. Never heard of that idea before. And yes that suggestion was the impetus for this thread.
Most of us have heard of the Springfield Arms suggestion of Simple Green to clean the XDs. My Grandfather oiled his guns with 4 in 1 oil and I have read recently that it actually does on ok job on certain parts. I have read of numerous people using brake cleaner although it seems a frowned upon practice due to potential problems if not rinsed completely. I know some people use motor oil on certain parts.
So what non-firearm type products do you use on your guns, holsters, etc?
(I'm not offering any suggestions because I am ignorant enough about alternative products to pretty much stick with commercial firearm products to avoid doing something stupid to my guns. I'm hoping to find out some new ideas here though.)
So what sorts of non-firearm specific made items do you use or have you heard of being used effectively on firearms? For instance, in a recent thread, Liko81 suggested using Chapstick to lube mags. I would like to know more about that - I assume it is for inside the mag to lube the follower. Never heard of that idea before. And yes that suggestion was the impetus for this thread.
Most of us have heard of the Springfield Arms suggestion of Simple Green to clean the XDs. My Grandfather oiled his guns with 4 in 1 oil and I have read recently that it actually does on ok job on certain parts. I have read of numerous people using brake cleaner although it seems a frowned upon practice due to potential problems if not rinsed completely. I know some people use motor oil on certain parts.
So what non-firearm type products do you use on your guns, holsters, etc?
(I'm not offering any suggestions because I am ignorant enough about alternative products to pretty much stick with commercial firearm products to avoid doing something stupid to my guns. I'm hoping to find out some new ideas here though.)