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Jack142 · 05-05-2008, 09:10 AM

I use Breakfree mostly. Sometimes I put a little grease on the lugs. I use Shooter Choice high tech grease.
One thing I noticed is that when I use the Breakfree the grease doesnt want to stick to the lugs.
I have a couple spray cans of "degreaser/cleaner" when I have to really clean the innards, I dont use it every time I clean.
Later,
Jack

**pballman19** · 05-05-2008, 10:48 AM

i guess ill just use clp for the cleaner and lube. thats what im used to

JBHorne · 05-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Don't you guys find that CLP makes a mess? Maybe I'm using it wrong, but it gets everywhere and completely covers your hands.

I now do my cleaning over a sink. Where do you guys clean and how much CLP do you use?

sti1968 · 05-05-2008, 11:05 AM

I use clp as a cleaner only. I lube with dri-slide advanced weapons lube. Have not had any problems at all.

Krackels · 05-05-2008, 11:09 AM

I use Eezox primarily, but if my gun is really dirty I'll use WD40 to help loosen and wash away the gunk.

But basically, I use CLP for most of my cleaning and lubricating.

xdfan80 · 05-05-2008, 11:54 AM

All hoppes for me.

**Pharmakon** · 05-05-2008, 12:06 PM

I use Otis gun oil. It cleans very well and is good lube/corrosion inhibitor too. It's also easy to find and inexpensive. I have been told that there is no difference between Otis and Breakfree.

Baldy · 05-05-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBHorne

Don't you guys find that CLP makes a mess? Maybe I'm using it wrong, but it gets everywhere and completely covers your hands.

Raptor1956 · 05-05-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldy

Do you use those to clean your weapons or to, ... , never mind, I don't want to know!!!

I use CLP and find it work well but I discovered that my smoke detector doesn't like it. I've only cleaned my weapons once since moving to my new apartment and when I cleaned my new XD Tactical 357 sig the d*mn smoke/fire detector went off. I openned the outside patio door and a minute later the alarm went off so I went back to celaning and it went off again. PITA, the last thing I want is the fire depatment or police showing up at my apartment while I'm fondling my weapons!

Brian

yeahYeah · 05-05-2008, 01:35 PM

I use bore snakes on all my guns, and a simple spray for cleaning/lubing. The combo works well. I found that using to much lube, etc. attracts ALOT of sand/dust out here in the desert. I lightly oil my XD's and not one error after 500 rounds each.

05-05-2008, 09:10 AM	#11
Jack142 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 30 miles outside Denver on a small ranch Posts: 51	Cleaner I use Breakfree mostly. Sometimes I put a little grease on the lugs. I use Shooter Choice high tech grease. One thing I noticed is that when I use the Breakfree the grease doesnt want to stick to the lugs. I have a couple spray cans of "degreaser/cleaner" when I have to really clean the innards, I dont use it every time I clean. Later, Jack

05-05-2008, 10:48 AM	#12
pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	i guess ill just use clp for the cleaner and lube. thats what im used to __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

05-05-2008, 10:51 AM	#13
JBHorne XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,000	Don't you guys find that CLP makes a mess? Maybe I'm using it wrong, but it gets everywhere and completely covers your hands. I now do my cleaning over a sink. Where do you guys clean and how much CLP do you use? __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

05-05-2008, 11:09 AM	#15
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,749 Blog Entries: 5	I use Eezox primarily, but if my gun is really dirty I'll use WD40 to help loosen and wash away the gunk. But basically, I use CLP for most of my cleaning and lubricating. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

05-05-2008, 11:54 AM	#16
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,806	All hoppes for me. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

05-05-2008, 11:05 AM	#14
sti1968 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	I use clp as a cleaner only. I lube with dri-slide advanced weapons lube. Have not had any problems at all.

05-05-2008, 12:06 PM	#17
Pharmakon XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 1,257	Otis=Breakfree I use Otis gun oil. It cleans very well and is good lube/corrosion inhibitor too. It's also easy to find and inexpensive. I have been told that there is no difference between Otis and Breakfree. __________________ Fire the Government: Vote Libertarian

05-05-2008, 01:35 PM	#20
yeahYeah XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 5,326	I use bore snakes on all my guns, and a simple spray for cleaning/lubing. The combo works well. I found that using to much lube, etc. attracts ALOT of sand/dust out here in the desert. I lightly oil my XD's and not one error after 500 rounds each. __________________ MOΛΩN ΛABÉ Beware the fury of a patient man. - John Dryden

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