If you listen to every single voice within the gun care community – every brand, every expert, every claim, every voice – this can either lead to greater confusion, or skepticism to the entire notion that any particular product is better than another. And some, even resort to thinking motor oil is the best choice. That bad.

Over the years, I had heard so many perspectives on the subject, including the idea of concocting all kinds of home made recipes, almost becoming a moonshine type solution. This line of thought can make a complete mockery of the business, but then again, bore seasoning made from a mixture of squirrel fate and cayenne pepper could actually tastes good.

In my long career specifically in firearm lubricant circles, I know I am sane. This is supported, in my mind, having worked with many of the leading firearm manufacturers in the industry, and having known the pioneers ofd synthetic lubricants, who going back to the 1980s. Real experience and documented success needs to be respected.

And, because of this, I am disgusted by those who talk big, steal brochure writing, and claim things that simply aren’t based on science, let alone facts. That does more harm than good. It is hard enough to navigate through this business due to increasingly complicated government regulations in the chemical industry. So, you can imagine my anger with those charlatans who boast about their product without explaining what its made of, nor do they provide a valid Safety Data Sheet, which is required by law. This goes for cleaners and solvents, the same, if not more so. We are living in an increasingly complicated world, for sure.

The point of this blog is to share a bit of my view on this topic. Having come back from the Shot Show, I get to report back that there are new gun lube brands entering the market, as part of the annual ritual. Great.

I believe in synthetic lubricant technology, and will do so even after it is banned at some point. This is inevitable, especially since there are those two are targeting any product that is associated with the firearms industry.

As I always say, no matter what you use, do not mix different companies formulas unless you give it some thought, and proceed with caution. Interactions, especially from cleaners, can be damaging and will almost always make a mess. Cleaners clean. Lubricants, well, lubricate.

Once you use a cleaner, you want to get that residue off, and then, ideally, apply lubricant to clean, dry parts. More often than not, people think they get there, but it’s unfortunately not so. As is the case with both solvent residue and penetrating lubrication, just because you can’t see it, it doesn’t mean it’s not there. And remember, cleaners and lubricants are designed, by their nature, to counteract one another. So, in the case of a CLP, yes, the product can be a bit neurotic, if not bipolar, but it can still work. Go figure. Heck, I argue with myself all the time, but at least I’m always right.

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