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Trapper L · August 1, 2007, 06:32 PM

In the FWIW column, I've been using military grease MIL-G-46003 and LSA Medium Weapons oil MIL-L-46000A for years. I also don't have subzero temps to contend with, just incredible heat. I have no corrosion or rust on the parts that see these lubes and no wear either that is detectable like on a slide of a 1911- not even bright marks. For the outside finish I use a light coat of Havoline 5w-20. I haven't had rust on any weapon since using it. A qt of each of the above will set you back about 20 bucks total...........for the rest of your life. You won't ever need to buy any more. Apparently it doesn't go bad either. The grease I bought in 1965 and the weapons oil in 1970. Still have at least 75% in the containers.

August 1, 2007, 06:32 PM	#42
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	In the FWIW column, I've been using military grease MIL-G-46003 and LSA Medium Weapons oil MIL-L-46000A for years. I also don't have subzero temps to contend with, just incredible heat. I have no corrosion or rust on the parts that see these lubes and no wear either that is detectable like on a slide of a 1911- not even bright marks. For the outside finish I use a light coat of Havoline 5w-20. I haven't had rust on any weapon since using it. A qt of each of the above will set you back about 20 bucks total...........for the rest of your life. You won't ever need to buy any more. Apparently it doesn't go bad either. The grease I bought in 1965 and the weapons oil in 1970. Still have at least 75% in the containers.