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zac07 · 05-01-2007, 07:39 PM

I have heard alot about CLP but I am a little suspicious of something that is supposed to be strong enough to remove powder, but it is supposed to lubricate the gun to ?? It just seems like it should be one or the other. What do yall think about it ?

para_org · 05-01-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zac07

I have heard alot about CLP but I am a little suspicious of something that is supposed to be strong enough to remove powder, but it is supposed to lubricate the gun to ?? It just seems like it should be one or the other. What do yall think about it ?

It is possible but BreakFree is an old formula that does the job o.k. but is more expensive than more modern versions of CLP for guns, and has some drawbacks in use.

One example oif a more modern formulation is EEZOX. It is reported to be quite good at CLP on guns BUT has some application gotchas (like turning gummy).

Prolix does not have any known application issues when used on firearms and functions as a CLP. It is a more modern formulation and leaves behind an excellent DRY lubricant that scored #2 in a GREASE test. (Kinda tough to beat that kind of performance, especially since it cleans very well, and protects from rust and is safe on wood and.....yada yada yada.)

Just so you know, I am the NM distributor for Prolix.

I also know of other products that function as CLP for guns besides the three mentioned above. But I became a distributor of Prolix after being a satisfied user for almost 20 years. During that 20 years I tried many other products reported to be good CLPs for guns. Some were quite good, but I kept going back to Prolix as it worked as well or (usually) much better for less money.

Whatever you do please find SOMETHING to put on your firearms as cleaning and lubricating is important.

gsh341 · 05-01-2007, 08:20 PM

BreakFree is the standard lubricant for most military weapons. I use it with no reservations on all my firearms.

jeff221 · 05-01-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gsh341

BreakFree is the standard lubricant for most military weapons. I use it with no reservations on all my firearms.

+1, same as above...

SoCalXD · 05-01-2007, 08:46 PM

Works fine as an all around light cleaner and light lube. It doesn't do very well taking off copper from feed ramps or barrel grooves (which is what copper cleaner is for). It also tends to evaporate after a few months, so I wouldn't recomend it for long term storage.

That being said, I use it as my primary weapon cleaner and lube for my regularly used guns. I also use Shooters Choice Copper cleaner for my feed ramp, breach face and barrels once a month or so (I shoot twice a week so that would be after around 500 rounds.) I've just started using Wilson's Ultimate Lube (white lithium grease?) on my pistol slide rails and barrel lockup points to insure continued lubrication during high volume shooting. I also use Wilson's on my black rifle's critical points.

Most x-ground pounders I know still use Break-Free out of habit like me...I'm sure there are slightly better all around cleaners out their now but hey, WD-40 would probably work just fine as well if used weekly.

jeepinbanditrider · 05-01-2007, 08:50 PM

I use either CLP or Rem-Oil. I can get CLP for free most times and I usually just grab a bottle or rem-oil when I'm at wal-mart. The Rem-Oil is usually thinner than CLP.

x_out86 · 05-01-2007, 09:40 PM

Used it in the academy with no problems. I have no reservations about using it for what it says...

I prefer to use GunButter personally, but either would be welcome in my cleaning kit.

EricCartmann · 05-01-2007, 09:53 PM

CLP was made for the army as a one all cleaner-lubricant-protectant... it is just ok but it does really not do anything good.

We use/used it the Army, but only because that is what was issued.

I myself like Hoppes #9, Honda brake rotor cleaner (it is plastic safe) or gunscrubber to clean my guns, and Hoppes or Kroil to lube my guns afterwards.

One thing I like about CLP is it sticks around forever, bad part about it is that it tends to migrate alot... what I mean by this is if you store your guns upright, in like about 2 weeks you will see the bottom lower reciver soaked with CLP but the top part will be dry. Kroil and Hoppes lube seems to stay in place.

KHAN · 05-02-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gsh341

BreakFree is the standard lubricant for most military weapons. I use it with no reservations on all my firearms.

Another +1

**jnclement** · 05-02-2007, 09:58 AM

Hate it. Too thick, gets everywhere. Just because the Army wanted to simplify their purchasing, and weight carried in the field, doesn't mean it is the best. Or even prefered. Or even good. Most "do-it-all" items don't do any of their intended purposes very well.

05-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#1
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,116	Breakfree CLP ?? I have heard alot about CLP but I am a little suspicious of something that is supposed to be strong enough to remove powder, but it is supposed to lubricate the gun to ?? It just seems like it should be one or the other. What do yall think about it ?

05-01-2007, 08:20 PM	#3
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,352	BreakFree is the standard lubricant for most military weapons. I use it with no reservations on all my firearms. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

05-01-2007, 08:46 PM	#5
SoCalXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 516	Works fine as an all around light cleaner and light lube. It doesn't do very well taking off copper from feed ramps or barrel grooves (which is what copper cleaner is for). It also tends to evaporate after a few months, so I wouldn't recomend it for long term storage. That being said, I use it as my primary weapon cleaner and lube for my regularly used guns. I also use Shooters Choice Copper cleaner for my feed ramp, breach face and barrels once a month or so (I shoot twice a week so that would be after around 500 rounds.) I've just started using Wilson's Ultimate Lube (white lithium grease?) on my pistol slide rails and barrel lockup points to insure continued lubrication during high volume shooting. I also use Wilson's on my black rifle's critical points. Most x-ground pounders I know still use Break-Free out of habit like me...I'm sure there are slightly better all around cleaners out their now but hey, WD-40 would probably work just fine as well if used weekly. __________________ My XD-40's: Duty, IDPA & Home-Defense: Tactical: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, Dawson Adj. Tritium Sights, Full Cobra Chrome, CC Mag Release, D.G.R., 16# Spring, Magloc Magwell w/full beveling, Pachmayr Mag Bumpers, Insight 3X w/contured remote. EFK 9mm Conversion Barrel for IDPA & Training. CCW: SC: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, TFOs, Canyon Creek Mag Release, Pearce Extensions, Sand Decal Grips.

05-01-2007, 08:50 PM	#6
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,835	I use either CLP or Rem-Oil. I can get CLP for free most times and I usually just grab a bottle or rem-oil when I'm at wal-mart. The Rem-Oil is usually thinner than CLP. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

05-01-2007, 09:40 PM	#7
x_out86 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 542	Used it in the academy with no problems. I have no reservations about using it for what it says... I prefer to use GunButter personally, but either would be welcome in my cleaning kit. __________________ Hellen Keller: I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. Bruce Lee: Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

05-01-2007, 09:53 PM	#8
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	CLP was made for the army as a one all cleaner-lubricant-protectant... it is just ok but it does really not do anything good. We use/used it the Army, but only because that is what was issued. I myself like Hoppes #9, Honda brake rotor cleaner (it is plastic safe) or gunscrubber to clean my guns, and Hoppes or Kroil to lube my guns afterwards. One thing I like about CLP is it sticks around forever, bad part about it is that it tends to migrate alot... what I mean by this is if you store your guns upright, in like about 2 weeks you will see the bottom lower reciver soaked with CLP but the top part will be dry. Kroil and Hoppes lube seems to stay in place.

05-02-2007, 09:58 AM	#10
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,477	Hate it. Too thick, gets everywhere. Just because the Army wanted to simplify their purchasing, and weight carried in the field, doesn't mean it is the best. Or even prefered. Or even good. Most "do-it-all" items don't do any of their intended purposes very well. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

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