Graphite lube

[Gary2112]

Has anyone used this to lube their gun with? If so, what parts do you lube? I've heard it's slicker, and better than using gun oil. It also doesn't collect dirt etc., What are your thoughts?

[Ward223]

Im not big on graphite lube....from what I hear its ok but id much rather use military clp.

[Curly1]

I use grease to lube up all my slide rails.

[Nutnspecial]

Graphite is a carbon base. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite)
Today's 100% syntactic lubes are so much better. NOT saying graphite is bad, as many locksmiths still use the powdered version to "lube key tumblers".
That, and what are "pencils" made of? http://www.pencils.com/unleaded-pencil
So.....NO! Use CLP/Brake free, "Gun Butter"! etc.

"Crisco"?? >(LARD) (graphite) ...LOL! Ask the LEO's what they are using.

Oh well, please remove "graphite" from your vocabulary. Unless your trying to pick a sticky lock! And lock smiths are not using "graphite" as they did in the 1800's. ...IE..


Skeleton Key Not fitting? Call ME! I'll dust it with "genuine graphite" so as you and only your "key" remain! (what a fraud)

MERCY!

NO Graphite AT ALL! CLP or "Gun Butter". I'm at "end of thought" about that. .....
It's kind of sad. For I am the only one that "spoke up". I will remain a "good egg".

Love it.... so wonderful...

[Maelstrom]

Never tried graphite in any pistols. I always use Weapon Shield grease and all my pistols seem to like it. Plus it smells nice.

[Stang]

I used some that was made for guns..... worked but I really didn't like it.... since it is black and gunky it made cleaning look worse than it really was..... you can have my old tube (unless I threw it out) I only used it on the slide once and I wont ever again.


YMMV
Your Mileage May Vary

[juniustaylor]

I use a light amount of Lucas Gun Oil as it seems to go a long way. Does a very good job at making stuff slick. Can't comment to it attracting dirt and grit as I clean my pistols before I get to that point. It is supposed to work in any temperature without becoming thick or gummy. Some folks use that moly grease like you get at the auto parts store for greasing fittings and other stuffs. I had thought about it but didn't want a tub full of grease laying around. Maybe I'll find someone around here with some and fill a small tin with it and try it.

[irishbob979]

Frog Lube - all natural. Developed by Navy Seals. If it works for them, it'll work for you.

[Gary2112]

Frog Lube - all natural. Developed by Navy Seals. If it works for them, it'll work for you.

Actually, I was looking into getting some Frog Lube to try. I was just curious about the graphite lube because I've heard others talk about it.

[jstarck]

I've used synthetic grease on for auto/marine applications on my rails and found it to work pretty well. I have a tube of Tetra grease that I bought recently that I might try, but so far, my P64 has been flawless the way it is.

[WarLord]

I have used a dry lube called Poxylube CP-200 given to me by a Lock Smith. My guess is it is a graphite substitute. Comes in a spray can. Any way, It leaves a dry whiteish film but I dindn't really trust the lubercation factor so I switched to Ballistol. I use it on my firearms, knives, and some leather gear. You can dilute it up to 90% with water for different cleaning purposes. Works very well diluted 50/50 on my black powder guns. Seems to be pretty good stuff and goes a long way.