ExSoldier

Again, this is a YEAH, BUT situation. True it displaces water, BUT there are better products designed specifically for firearms and add metal preservatives and lube as well.

For example:
1. Birchwood Casey makes "SHEATH"
2. MPH System Specialties makes "STRIKE HOLD"
3. Gun Slick makes GUN SEAL.

I have used all of these and they are all so good, I don't particularly favor one over another. Right now, I have all of them in my inventory. I seem to have a group of Gun Slick products so I guess I'm using them in concert, but it really is pure happenstance.

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Ram Rod

For maintenance? In a factory? Sure....I do maintenance in a factory, but still rather not use WD-40 unless it's all I've got. Lots better things...lubricants/preservatives. WD-40 on a gun? Never!

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retsupt99

WD-40 has many uses...the best here in FL has been to wipe the front of the car down in May and September...with a little WD-40 on a cloth. This make the removal of 'love bugs' (those in FL know about that problem) rather easy.

However, I would not select it to use on my firearms. There are far superior products designed for the cleaning and lubrication of weapons. Perhaps in an emergency, but not as a regular cleaning and lubrication agent on MY guns.

OMO

Stay armed...stay clean and lubed...stay safe!

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rcruz

If I am in a hurry I use WD-40 and a Boresnake for cleaning purposes only. Otherwise I use Ed's Red and brake cleaner. As for lubrication, I use molly grease on the rails and Mobil 1 on everything else.

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Arisin Wind

Brake cleaner cleans real good.

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QKShooter

The solvent in WD-40 evaporates away and then just leaves a thin film mineral oil trace.

Any PH neutral oil that blocks out moisture and air will prevent rust and corrosion from forming on metal.

That having been said there are modern synthetic lubricants that are far more "slippery" and "friction reducing" than mineral oil and will stay put better and longer.

So while there is technically nothing wrong with WD-40 there are more effective gun oils out there these days that are specifically tailored to firearms.

I really like WeaponShield CLP but, Gunzilla is getting rave positive reviews from everybody that tries it.

llred

I use Hoppes No. 9 and rem oil on all my guns. I have used WD-40 on my 870 when it got submerged in a saltwater marsh. I did however clean it with rem oil when I got home.

ewc1711

Same here...........Blueing looks great year after year of hunting, shooting, and carrying in the rain and snow.

Stealie

I use to use it on my guns, but then I noticed the ejector rods on my revolvers would not move freely. There was a gummy residue that made them stiff and stick in the open position. I now use either Militec-1 or Hoppes oil.

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ExSoldier

Yeah, I tend to watch what the troops use. I discovered Militec-1 by accident after a buddy in the sandbox told me they offer FREE samples and also have a special program whereby civilians can buy from the factory and have the product shipped directly to their loved one "in-country." I like to support industries that support the troops.

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