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lightfighter · 06-16-2007, 05:51 PM

Ive read a few threads on some handgun care products... but then i see a bunch of posts with ppl strongly disagreeing for various reasons.
Im wondering what exactly is really good for keeping my XD in tiptop shape.
I currently have Break-Free CLP , a run of the mill bore cleaning kit form wal mart and a silicon based cleaning rag. Anything else I should look towards investing in?

wot_racing · 06-16-2007, 06:49 PM

Gun butter.. Greatest lube ever made..

tec · 06-16-2007, 07:40 PM

Blue wonder makes some great stuff. They are a forum sponser here. I am a locksmith and use their XFR (xtreme friction reducer) on the locks, works great.

Give their stuff a try,

ArmyGuy45 · 06-16-2007, 08:11 PM

what about all those people saying that blue wonder drys up your weapon and increases the chances of it rusting?

lightfighter · 06-16-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

what about all those people saying that blue wonder drys up your weapon and increases the chances of it rusting?

exactly.. i checked out the blue wonder threads and with the good came that blue wonder was water based that works a negative wonder on barrels... kinda apprehensive about using that since my XD was made in 05 and SA didnt start using the melonite finish until sometime in 06

im not knocking blue wonder.. but i also dont want to run the risk of being one of those pissed off consumers of their products

ArmyGuy45 · 06-16-2007, 08:42 PM

well... i have been using gunslick and clp... works so far

**heritageguy** · 06-16-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightfighter

Ive read a few threads on some handgun care products... but then i see a bunch of posts with ppl strongly disagreeing for various reasons.
Im wondering what exactly is really good for keeping my XD in tiptop shape.
I currently have Break-Free CLP , a run of the mill bore cleaning kit form wal mart and a silicon based cleaning rag. Anything else I should look towards investing in?

There are hundreds of products on the market all working to varying degrees for different people. What may work well for one person doesn't work well for someone else. YOU will have to experiment to find out what works best for YOU in YOUR situation.

Many people have searched for years and tried dozens of products to find that magic one that meets their requirements. When they find it, it's like winning the lottery. Some people never find it.

If you are happy with what you are using, don't start looking for something else. If you aren't happy, start your search.

PanamaDave · 06-16-2007, 08:59 PM

Hoppes #9, CLP, and Simple Green (for polymer cleaning) works great for me...

tec · 06-17-2007, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

what about all those people saying that blue wonder drys up your weapon and increases the chances of it rusting?

Never heard that one. What people?

**Rustynuts** · 06-17-2007, 04:35 AM

Here's my regimen;

Periodic Militec treat in oven
Wipe down with Eezox after Militec and whenever
Oil/grease with Gun Butter or Tetra Grease
Regular cleaning with CLP.
Boresnake with CLP

Sometimes I use other stuff, like Boeshield T-9, but usually just the above.

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ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,419	well... i have been using gunslick and clp... works so far __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword!

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Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,320	Here's my regimen; Periodic Militec treat in oven Wipe down with Eezox after Militec and whenever Oil/grease with Gun Butter or Tetra Grease Regular cleaning with CLP. Boresnake with CLP Sometimes I use other stuff, like Boeshield T-9, but usually just the above.

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06-16-2007, 06:49 PM	#2
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tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,654 Blog Entries: 1	Blue wonder makes some great stuff. They are a forum sponser here. I am a locksmith and use their XFR (xtreme friction reducer) on the locks, works great. Give their stuff a try,

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PanamaDave XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 30	Hoppes #9, CLP, and Simple Green (for polymer cleaning) works great for me...