Hello all,

I need a recommendation for a firearm CLP (cleaner/lube/protectant). I used Ballistol for the first time last night (free can, so I might as well try it). Seemed to work pretty well, but I smelled that stuff all night, which isn't preferable since it really stinks. So in order to not be relegated to the garage the next time I am cleaning a firearm, I need to find something that doesn't smell up the place. Any suggestions based on actual experience would be greatly appreciated.

C

I'm a big fan of G96. It actually smells good. I want to spray it on my corn flakes.

I am very sensitive to smells and have asthma. I have tried several, and the only one that works for me is Break free CLP.

Mil-Comm TW25B Premium Firearm and Gun Grease
CLP by Sage & Braker

It's not a cleaner but if they made Rem Oil flavored beer there'd be a sixer in my fridge.

If you just mix a tablespoon of salt into 2 cups of hot water, and add a 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar- that will cover all of your needs. A few drops of mint essential oils, or whatever scent you like, will get the job done.

Recently made the switch to Lucas Oil. Big fan so far. It does a good job and doesn't stink.

"Extreme Duty CLP" https://lucasoil.com/products/out-door-line/lucas-extreme-duty-clp.

I use frog lube on my duck hunting shotgun. It is the only thing I've tried that almost entirely prevents rust when i hunt in salt water. Believe it or not, it smells like mint.

They make these ready to use wipes that I hear smell nothing like gun oil.

I swear by Ballistol. But you aint lying. It will smell up a house.

swampstander said:

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I'm a big fan of G96. It actually smells good. I want to spray it on my corn flakes.

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G96 is great.

Wahoo82 said:

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swampstander said:

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I'm a big fan of G96. It actually smells good. I want to spray it on my corn flakes.

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G96 is great.

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So I have used Ballistol for a while now. We use it on everything too. Just in the last couple of weeks I have used it on a creaky ceiling fan and a stubborn trailer hitch.

What, other than the smell, makes G96 such a good product?


For the record in my 25 years of shooting I have only used Ballistol and a couple of different Hoppes products in my life.

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, and to CS78 for proving that in every group of people, there's always one *******.

C

angryocotillo said:

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I use frog lube on my duck hunting shotgun. It is the only thing I've tried that almost entirely prevents rust when i hunt in salt water. Believe it or not, it smells like mint.

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I'd be careful using Frog Lube on any type of defensive gun. When it sits for a while, it starts to gum up. I've had it jam ARs before. It also collects tons of lint when pocket carrying or IWB.

I was one of the original distributors in Texas but dumped them after a few years when the gumming of my own guns started to show up.

Been using Aerokroil going on 20 years. Stuff works on everything and I don't mind the smell for what it can do.

Break free do not stink

I've been using remoil for years, am I wrong? Should I try a CLP?

cryption said:

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I've been using remoil for years, am I wrong? Should I try a CLP?

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Probably not wrong. If it has worked for you all these years, why change? Unless of course further use gets you banished to the garage.......

cupofjoe04 said:

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If you just mix a tablespoon of salt into 2 cups of hot water, and add a 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar- that will cover all of your needs. A few drops of mint essential oils, or whatever scent you like, will get the job done.

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How does Eli saying "fourth and five" relate to his post?

I bought a tube of frog lube after I read about it here on TexAgs. My carry gun looked like a used lint brush after a week. Tube went in the trash. Good to know it wasn't just my impression of the product.