BONUS: Get You A Good Ol’ Gun Potion
Gun oils are like guns. Everyone has their favorites and they think the other ones are garbage. Call it brand loyalty or whatever, the truth is that there are several do-it-all products on the market that are all excellent.
These products can clean, lubricate and even protect most traditional finishes. Rather than purchasing a potion for each specific task, you can just pick up one of these and be done with it.
While the guys at the gun store make say otherwise and give you a dismissive look when you don’t blindly convert to their cleaning methodology, it’s OK. Frankly, it’s far more important that you clean your firearm regularly than exactly what specific product you are or aren’t using.
The most highly regarded all-in-one products out there are Ballistol, Break-Free CLP, FrogLube CLP. There are a few others out there and most are fully adequate. One of the most popular is Rem Oil.
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The nice thing is that these products clean and lube your gun plus they keep rust at bay. Otherwise, every time you sit down at your tool bench, you’ll be running out of oil, solvent, or another critical single-purpose liquid. It’s frustrating to have to go to the store for one stinking bottle of solvent, and it’s not necessary.
One of these cans will set you back less than $10 and you’ll be able to tackle any job thrown your way.
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Now that you have a few easy and cheap ideas, it’s time to clean your guns! Do you have any unusual cleaning tips and tricks? Share them in the comments section!