Weapons - What you have (NOT a political discussion)

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Question: what do y’all think of using ACF50 as gun-oil. Like Ballistol for example. I was thinking about it 2 day and it looks like they both have similar characteristics.

Because: running out of of Ballistol and have got plenty ACF50. Let me know what you think.
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I'm not familiar with ACF50, nor am I too particular with my lubes. I use Hoppes gun oil, M-Pro7 ($10usd-Amazon), and FP-10 ($10usd-Amazon). A little goes a long way. I don't have much issues with rust, except with my EDC. In the summer, I sweat like a pig. And I still don't get a lot of rust. I do know that my stainless Kimber needs more lube than normal finishes. For some reason it dries out.

I have to assume that y'all's Amazon likely has access to these lubes.
 

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Stainless is stainless because it forms an oxide layer that prevents further corrosion. That oxide also feels “dry” compared to clean carbon steel. If you are interested, there are ways around it but I expect they would be a real PITA to use on a firearm
 

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Yeah, it's not that big of a deal. I know that I just need to throw a little oil on the rails before I go shoot. And if my new 5.7 is as accurate as they say, it's likely to become my new "go to" gun. It feels a lot like a 1911 that's gone on a diet.
 

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Question: what do y’all think of using ACF50 as gun-oil. Like Ballistol for example. I was thinking about it 2 day and it looks like they both have similar characteristics.

Because: running out of of Ballistol and have got plenty ACF50. Let me know what you think.
Stefan
Bad choice.
ACF stands for anti corrosion formula and while great for that task it is absolutely not a lubricant.
Basically it is only a few molecules thick and washes away very easily, neither of which are good things in a lube.
 

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Bad choice.
ACF stands for anti corrosion formula and while great for that task it is absolutely not a lubricant.
Basically it is only a few molecules thick and washes away very easily, neither of which are good things in a lube.
Alright that’s very clear, no ACF for those toys.
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It's been my experience that firearms aren't that picky about oils/lubes. Obviously, the more use, the more lubrication is needed. Or if you live somewhere with a lot of moisture & salt. Cough, cough, UK, cough Seattle. :rolleyes: On average, an after cleaning oiling is all you will need until the next cleaning. (except stainless)
 

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I've never been a fan of Frog Lube due to it's consistency; hard to get into everywhere. Wear is a concern, but since I don't have a belt fed weapon with unlimited ammo, it's not a huge concern. My AR is 20+ years old, with 10k+ rounds down the barrel, with no discernable change in accuracy. Rust is my nemesis. Neither of my lubes were mentioned, but they're common as heck around here. I wipe the sweat off of my EDC daily, and put a light coating of oil on it weekly. So far so good.
 

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Can see 9mm in automatic weapons if the need calls for it but can't see the value of rifles in 9mm. Just seems like there are SO many more options for any of the performance standards.

Personally when the son wants to shoot, I still like the old Browning .22 Buck Mark and Smith M&P Pro 9mm.

I had a little work down on the M&P years ago to make it a nice gun for USPA shoots.


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Can see 9mm in automatic weapons if the need calls for it but can't see the value of rifles in 9mm. . . .
Carbines are longer than a pistol, but still relatively short, making them easy to maneuver. The advantage is longer sight radius (better accuracy), and increased muzzle velocity (energy), and a lot less recoil because of the extra heft.

.22s used to be the cheap fun way to practice shooting. It's still fun :rolleyes:.
 
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