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Tools and Uses => Firearms and Accessories => Topic started by: hdu on January 13, 2011, 01:04:57 AM
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Has anyone try it? http://www.froglube.com/firearm-products.htm (http://www.froglube.com/firearm-products.htm)
If so is there any store that sell it locally?
Thank You
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Interesting, but I haven't seen it around here yet.
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I saw it on ar15.com and wanted to try it but the cheapest deal I can find is through ebay.
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Ive been using Froglube for at least 5 years now and have really liked the surface protection, ease of touchup cleaning after going to range and lubrication.
I use it on my handguns and it has been great so far.
Recently saw Youtube videos stating that Froglube causes gumming or stickiness of the action of the weapon. For handguns, a video stated that it gummed up so badly that it prevented or slowed the hammer of his weapon to stike the primer. This caused unreliability of his weapon. Action was like being in a barrel of molasses as a description of what happened.
Ive been happy with froglube, but wondered if anyone else had experienced the same complaints.
To me, it seems like the above complaints would occur if you’ve been applying too much frog lube as a lubricant as froglube as applied as a paste could cause the described proble.
I wanted to confirm this as the eco-enviorment, cleaner feel and no smell, and protection qualities and metal lubrication are why I like it.
Any reply appreciated.
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Ive been using Froglube for at least 5 years now and have really liked the surface protection, ease of touchup cleaning after going to range and lubrication.
I use it on my handguns and it has been great so far.
Recently saw Youtube videos stating that Froglube causes gumming or stickiness of the action of the weapon. For handguns, a video stated that it gummed up so badly that it prevented or slowed the hammer of his weapon to stike the primer. This caused unreliability of his weapon. Action was like being in a barrel of molasses as a description of what happened.
Ive been happy with froglube, but wondered if anyone else had experienced the same complaints.
To me, it seems like the above complaints would occur if you’ve been applying too much frog lube as a lubricant as froglube as applied as a paste could cause the described proble.
I wanted to confirm this as the eco-enviorment, cleaner feel and no smell, and protection qualities and metal lubrication are why I like it.
Any reply appreciated.
I use FrogLube. You never coat any part of the gun with it before thoroughly removing any dirt, grease, lube, oil, etc. Make sure you're applying to clean, dry metal. If there was oil on or around the firing pin when Froglube was applied, that could create a sticky substance when the products mix together while shooting. Froglube on its own liquifies when heated (as in, the heat caused when shooting). I can't see it becoming molasses on its own.
In the fire control group areas, if you don't heat the Froglube when applied, it's possible to overdo it. That could also cause problems.
Best method is use a heat gun or hairdryer to heat the gun after the Froglube is applied. That helps the metal absorb the lube. Wipe off any excess. When cool, the gun should feel dry. The Froglube shouldn't be more than a fine film that's not noticeable to the touch. Less is more.
(https://i.imgur.com/xUlsh8z.jpg)
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As you described, that is the process I use to initially and maintain my weapons with froglube. Fully.stripping then hair.dryer.wuth.froglub, set for.a.hiur.or.two, then wipe off.
YouTube and threads state that with over time, froglube buildup causes the problem as stated that when.firing, the froglube liquidfies. I guess after storage and froglube solidifies, it causes this.sludge.problem.
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As you described, that is the process I use to initially and maintain my weapons with froglube. Fully.stripping then hair.dryer.wuth.froglub, set for.a.hiur.or.two, then wipe off.
YouTube and threads state that with over time, froglube buildup causes the problem as stated that when.firing, the froglube liquidfies. I guess after storage and froglube solidifies, it causes this.sludge.problem.
I've not seen it, even in pistols I lubed 2 years ago and haven't fired since.
#1 cause of problems in working firearms is over-cleaning or mistakes while cleaning. I don't think this is an issue with the product. Keep it light inside the moving parts and always remove excess. After 2-3 uses, the Froglube is in the pores of the metal and can be virtually wiped clean after a range trip. Adding additional Froglube each time is overkill unless you use the cleaner to remove the old first.
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Roy’s Aiea sells it.
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X-Ring gave me a few packets to try. It's good. I want to get some to store in my AR grip.
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Oil comparison
46 products. Corrosion comparison
Best 3 were wd40 specialist, hornady 1shot, and froglube
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
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Ive been using Froglube for at least 5 years now and have really liked the surface protection, ease of touchup cleaning after going to range and lubrication.
I use it on my handguns and it has been great so far.
Recently saw Youtube videos stating that Froglube causes gumming or stickiness of the action of the weapon. For handguns, a video stated that it gummed up so badly that it prevented or slowed the hammer of his weapon to stike the primer. This caused unreliability of his weapon. Action was like being in a barrel of molasses as a description of what happened.
Ive been happy with froglube, but wondered if anyone else had experienced the same complaints.
To me, it seems like the above complaints would occur if you’ve been applying too much frog lube as a lubricant as froglube as applied as a paste could cause the described proble.
I wanted to confirm this as the eco-enviorment, cleaner feel and no smell, and protection qualities and metal lubrication are why I like it.
Any reply appreciated.
I was considering trying it years ago, until I bought a used Glock that had it applied. Sure enough, it was all gummy and thick. I throughly cleaned and degreased the gun and have used FireClean ever since. Any lube that requires that much care is pointless to me. The initial application process for FireClean recommends heat IIRC, but dropping a bunch on and then shooting seems to work perfectly fine. I’ve poured tons of it on (I run my guns wet) and I’ve mixed it with Slip at times. No issues whatsoever. Also left it on guns that have been stored for 6+ months. No corrosion, still present, and still slick. Slip 2000 evaporates too quickly for me.
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Oil comparison
46 products. Corrosion comparison
Best 3 were wd40 specialist, hornady 1shot, and froglube
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
Corrosion prevention isn’t the most important thing for a gun lube, unless you’re storing them for long periods. It actually has to lubricate. WD40 does not work very well.
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Corrosion prevention isn’t the most important thing for a gun lube, unless you’re storing them for long periods. It actually has to lubricate. WD40 does not work very well.
Good point :thumbsup:
Yes, all my link is, is a corrosion comparison. Nothing else.
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Corrosion prevention isn’t the most important thing for a gun lube, unless you’re storing them for long periods. It actually has to lubricate. WD40 does not work very well.
Just curious if there is a difference between WD40 and WD40 Specialist? I would never use WD40 on my guns but I noticed they have a new line called Specialist which may or may not be different.
Old habits are hard to break for an old guy like me. I like Breakfree CLP for storage and lubricant.
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I was considering trying it years ago, until I bought a used Glock that had it applied. Sure enough, it was all gummy and thick. I throughly cleaned and degreased the gun and have used FireClean ever since. Any lube that requires that much care is pointless to me. The initial application process for FireClean recommends heat IIRC, but dropping a bunch on and then shooting seems to work perfectly fine. I’ve poured tons of it on (I run my guns wet) and I’ve mixed it with Slip at times. No issues whatsoever. Also left it on guns that have been stored for 6+ months. No corrosion, still present, and still slick. Slip 2000 evaporates too quickly for me.
I have experimented with Fireclean quite a bit. I don’t care for it as a lubricant. What I use it for is a carbon build up protectant on my revolvers. After the first and second applications my revolvers are VERY clean. Especially in the areas where carbon builds up like the front of the cylinder and the back of the barrel. So now after an easy and quick cleaning I apply a small amount in the areas where carbon builds up during use. So the next time I shoot my revolvers they clean up quickly and easily.
I never thought I could ever get rid of the black carbon rings on the front of the cylinders of all my revolvers. Fireclean works great for this. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Just curious if there is a difference between WD40 and WD40 Specialist? I would never use WD40 on my guns but I noticed they have a new line called Specialist which may or may not be different.
Old habits are hard to break for an old guy like me. I like Breakfree CLP for storage and lubricant.
the specialist is different than the regular WD40
the one used in this test is the corrosion inhibitor along wit the regular wd40, but the regular one didn't do well in the test
https://www.wd40specialist.com/products/corrosion-inhibitor/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6siMg_aw3QIVBqrsCh096wu5EAAYASAAEgL5IvD_BwE
I've never used this product. although I do use the specialist white lithium grease on my chainsaw for long term storage.
heres more of the specialist line:
https://www.wd40specialist.com/products
I'm not saying to use these on your firearms, however. but maybe can be used in other ways. or maybe can be used on firearms in some capacity, I'm not sure
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Another Fireclean user here, but primarily for my ARs. I use Tetraoil for my handguns and that’s mostly because the bottle I haven’t used up the bottle I bought many years ago.
For corrosion protection, I wipe down with Ballistol. If I were to do longer term storage, I’d like get those silicone infused bags or those Corrosion X bags.
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I have used froglube with good results in the barrel and the cylinder of my revolvers and in the barrels of my semiauto pistols, it does make cleanup easier
on other parts i'll use a lube like lucas gun oil, or slip2000 ewl. I always have a couple cans of ballistol around for regular cleaning, wiping, and I keep a can in my range bag.
I've never tried the fireclean, maybe I should try it.
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I have used Slip 2000 EWL for quite a while before. Seemed like good stuff, but eventually started using Fireclean and gave a bunch of the Slip away. I recall wanting to try the heavier weight versions of Slip though. I think 30 and 50 were the numbers. The regular EWL seemed a bit "runny" or thin to me given the normal temps in HI. Never had a problem with Slip EWL, so probably a non-issue.
I've used a bunch of other lube for ARs as well. MPro-7 and Militec. Both seemed to work fine as well as long as you were sure to reapply here and there.
For handguns, I haven't tried that many different varieties. Though I think many of the ones listed above would work just fine.
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I don't use lube, but oil. I use Breakthrough.
If I were to be in constant wet/moist environments, then I would use lube instead of oil. Examples during Katrina, guys oil eventually washed away, but the lube stayed when in knee deep waters.
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I've never tried the fireclean, maybe I should try it.
I’ve never tried Froglube. But I have heard a lot of good things about it. I have added 2 photos of my S&W 627. I have a couple thousand rounds thru it. It is not perfect but it is still pretty clean and the effort to get it this clean after shooting is lessened by quite a bit.
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I’ve never tried Froglube. But I have heard a lot of good things about it. I have added 2 photos of my S&W 627. I have a couple thousand rounds thru it. It is not perfect but it is still pretty clean and the effort to get it this clean after shooting is lessened by quite a bit.
I applied Fireclean to my 686 after the revolver shoot because you mentioned using it with good results on your wheel guns. I haven’t shot it since then, so haven’t been able to shoot that gun again since then thought, so haven’t seen the results.
I don’t mind my guns showing signs of use. That said, the stainless finish of my 686 shows where the carbon and other buildup is.
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cleaning that area around the breech of the barrel on a revolver is a hard to reach place.
ok, i'll pick up some fireclean next time I see some at LGS :shaka:
I also tried some stuff I found on amazon called Grizzly Lube
from the consistency and smell, its very similar to Froglube. seemed to work well too.
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cleaning that area around the breech of the barrel on a revolver is a hard to reach place.
ok, i'll pick up some fireclean next time I see some at LGS :shaka:
I also tried some stuff I found on amazon called Grizzly Lube
from the consistency and smell, its very similar to Froglube. seemed to work well too.
Fireclean occasionally has sales on their website. I don't recall if they had one for Labor Day though. The stuff is actually on the pricier side, but the little bottle goes a long way. There was some big dustup a while back where someone did a chemical analysis and alleged that Fireclean was essentially vegetable oil. I think Crisco. I still have a couple of bottles of Fireclean left, but I admit that I was tempted to try out Crisco vegetable oil.
Fireclean states that their product makes cleaning the BCG so easy that only a paper towel is needed. I have tried and that get's things decently clean, but I can't say that it's that much better than any other gun oil that I've used. I also haven't gone that far without a decent cleaning to test things. Longest I've gone is maybe 2,000 rounds, but that included at least a pull of the BCG for a quick wipedown and reapplication of oil.
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Can't recommend Fireclean enough. Still on my first bottle after 3 years.....
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Fireclean occasionally has sales on their website. I don't recall if they had one for Labor Day though. The stuff is actually on the pricier side, but the little bottle goes a long way. There was some big dustup a while back where someone did a chemical analysis and alleged that Fireclean was essentially vegetable oil. I think Crisco. I still have a couple of bottles of Fireclean left, but I admit that I was tempted to try out Crisco vegetable oil.
Fireclean states that their product makes cleaning the BCG so easy that only a paper towel is needed. I have tried and that get's things decently clean, but I can't say that it's that much better than any other gun oil that I've used. I also haven't gone that far without a decent cleaning to test things. Longest I've gone is maybe 2,000 rounds, but that included at least a pull of the BCG for a quick wipedown and reapplication of oil.
I bought 2 bottles on Amazon a couple of years ago and I am still on my first bottle. Free shipping with prime.
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i use FrogLube on all my pieces, can be bought on Amazon and Ebay.
A little FrogLube goes a long way.
FrogLube's solvent is great at removing gunk, but kinda pricey compared to others solvents and compared to FrogLube itself.
It seems Froglube continues to work even when in storage, i will go back to check my pieces after a few months in the safe and find that more grime has lifted off of my dirtier pieces.
Just have to be careful to not leave excess FrogLube or let excess get into all the nooks and crannies.
And if your piece is already primed with oils and traditional lubes, gotta be sure to thoroughly clean that stuff off before converting to and applying FrogLube.
But nothing, no amount of maintenance or products used is more detrimental to your piece than actually firing it.
Main reasons why I like FrogLube:
1. The FrogLube is affordable, little goes a long way, although the solvent is a little pricey compared to the FrogLube itself.
2. FrogLube is non-toxic, smells good, like Listerine mouthwash, doesn't contain all the synthetic stuff, most of the time i end up applying it with my bare fingers and wipe off the excess.
3. It was created by a Marine for Marines, that's why it's called FrogLube. So you are supporting a good cause when you buy it.