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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2020 02:24 pm

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Remember that WD40's primary use-case is a water displacer, not just a byproduct of it's operation. It works to clean to a degree, but only because it's an incredibly thin oil, water will clean on it's own to (generally i mean, i don't recommend it on firearms)

I will link you (ArcticWolf) a little article on lubrication, it's not short, sorry, but i think you'll benefit from it's information especially as whilst you understand lubrication as a topic, but don't see/know the real differences in why there are so many types out there.
https://www.grantcunningham.com/2006/05/lubrication-101/

I will again ask everyone look up what chlorination does to metals, i think you'll find it's of particular concern for gun owners due to the safety aspect :(

For what it's worth, i use a small combination of products that i've found to make sense for my own collection.

MPro7 cleaner - i don't like using oil as a cleaner, it works, but it's not very effective, this cleans/degreases properly and also leaves it with a "coating" that prevents flash rusting. Remember you don't need to fully clean everytime, sometimes just a case of wiping with a cloth/cuetips/patches/etc. along with whatever lubricant you choose (remember all lubes have a degree of cleaning ability)

Seal1 lube (paste & liquid for convenience) this is one of those plant-based lube/protectants, i find it works excellently on modern firearms and is great to fully coat the whole exterior as well as internal components as it wipes clean and isn't carcinogenic on your skin.

Slip2000 Grease - because if it slides (sheer action), grease it. I don't typically use this on modern firearms as the Seal1 does a great job, but i like to have this for all my milsurp stuff.

Slip2000 EWL (actual synthetic oil, so not stuffed with carcinogens) - again, mostly used on my milsurp stuff, particularly parkerized metal, as part of that processes protection comes from it's ability to hold the oil that's applied to the surface.

That's basically it, i have a reasonable selection there, but i have a reasonable collection to use it on too. I do have MPro7's copper cleaner just in case it's needed, but rarely need to use it - all this stuff comes easily and cheaply (particularly for how long it lasts/amount needed) from Amazon.

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