OCM Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thoughts on using Rem oil , in the shaker can, on the Thompson. I'm old school, always used regular gun oil on my guns, from a bottle, oiled by hand. We aren't dealing with 75 dollar 22s, that's why I ask. Any issues with this product ? I don't want to hear a OMG, don't use it on the TSMG.Easy question.Thanks-OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 OCM,My favorite since 1975 has been RIG grease , applied with a sheephair RIG rag. Its not a lubicant but its great for rust prevention.Give it a try. Save the Rem Oil for the felt oil pads.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I use Clenzoil. I used to be of the same opinion of using regular gun oil, and I'm not sure if Clenzoil should be considered regular gun oil, but that's what I use, and it works great. I also use a lambskin applicator. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief762 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I like Clenzoil as well. Good on lots of stuff, even (some) leather. I still like Hoppe's #9 for bores and bolts, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anticus Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I use Rig on my Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoscoeTurner Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I use G96 on all my firearms. It was recommended to me many years ago by a man with an extensive Luger collection and in 30 years I have yet to have any rust develop on my firearms while either in storage or my safe. For an extreme example, when I left Ft. Campbell in 1989 all of my firearms were stored in moisture proof bags like you see some DCM rifles come in. Those firearms were in a non temperature non humidity controlled warehouse in the SE for over fourteen years when they came out of storage they looked exactly like the day I put them in the bags. Before storage each had been given a light coat of G96, placed in the bag, and the bag sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Great, thanks. I've been using Rem oil ( shaker can ) with the little long plastic nozzle, as I can squirt down in the small areas. I found just a hair size mark starting on my BAR, but maybe from the brass on the sling, hence my concern here with the product. I was at the class III dealer last week, picking up a gun, and had him bring my new 21AC up from the gun vault ( pending). Pulled the frame off and there is a reddish grease packed inside the receiver, looks proper whatever that means. I want to deal with that . This will be for another posting, with the gun coming up- Dec-March ?Like Mr. Turner's idea with the G69, all sound good tho- thanks. OCM Edited October 28, 2012 by OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoscoeTurner Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 These bags are similar to the type I mentioned - https://www.zcorrproducts.com/collections/firearm-storage-bags Those I had were purchased probably around 1988-1989 at a show in Birmingham, probably were liberated or surplused from Anniston Army Depot. To seal them all you have to do was lightly iron over the end. There were a one time use item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) I use Gibbs penetrating oil in a spray can with great results.It seems like it wicks into the metal. After I clean the parts, i spray themand let soak over night,,,,,try it, you'll like it.-Darryl Edited October 29, 2012 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm going the Clenzoil road, give it a try.As/B4, I'll be back on with questions about the 21AC. Again, you folks back East, be safe. Be thinking positive vibes... OCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Very impressed with Clenzoil so far. I'm using it on my limited supply of weapons. On my 28 Navy I thought everything was ultra clean, but got a bit of black ( not much) on a cleaning rag. One nice thing, like on my 1918 BAR, you can do the metal, wood and leather sling with this stuff. One hit. OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch stanton Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I use Deep Creep and brake cleaner to clean. Then I use Fluid Film on a rag and wipe every thing down it has no solvents in it. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I suppose that it still might be important to protect stored firearms with some sort of oil or protectant, but I've largely gotten out of the habit. We're really protecting against moisture in the air. No moisture, no corrosion. I have boxes of silica gel dessicant in my gun safes. It absorbs any and all moisture once the safe door is closed. The silica gel will eventually become saturated, but small indicators on the box will tell you that it's time to bake the bags in the oven for thirty minutes or so. One has some serious peace of mind with these in place. Here's one offering, but there are many different ones available: http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Hydrosorbent-SG-450-Silica-Gel-Unit&i=415319 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StooperZero Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 I use undilluted Ballistol . most of my stuff is 60-90 years old so I dont want anything messing with the already worn finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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