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Clayton · August 1, 2001, 11:32 PM

There are many different tests used to determine the lubricity and strength
of oil and grease, which are conducted by private firms like Falex, in
accordince with American Society of Testing Methods standards.
The problem with using data like this is many companies refuse to provide
data(RemOil, G96, Mpro7) while others may use the metric measurements vs.
standard. They don't want you comparing data.
Here's some data on weld load(ASTM-2596, ASTM-2783). The higher the number,
the better the lube:
Break Free CLP--315kg
Tetra Gun Grease--800kg
Militec1--800kg
MilCommTW25B--620kg
Super Lube--250kg
ShootersChoice(MPC) FP-10--720kg

Here's some wear test data(ASTM-4172). The smaller the number, the better
the lube:
Break Free CLP .8mm
MilCommTW25B .042mm
CorrosionX .58mm

Here's some corrosion resistance test data(ASTM-1748). The higher the
number, the better the protection:
Break Free CLP- 900
CorrosionX- 1160

There are several other tests, but the results are similar. Remember,
however, that lab tests do not always predict real world performance. There
are trade offs as well. There are no products that are the best at
everything, so you must decide what is most important on the weapon being
used, as well as the environmental conditions being encountered. Glock's
require only moderate corrosion protection, so Tetra Grease would be good, as would TW25B.
Blued firearms like say a Marlin lever action rifle, or parkerized weapons
like a Mossberg 590 would benifit most by using Corrosion X.
The best protectant available is Corrosion X. The best lubes available are
Tetra Gun Grease, MilComm(Kleenbore) TW25B, and Wilson Combat(Protec) Ultima
lube oil and grease.
I use Wilson's Ultima Lube because it protects well, lubes great, stays
were you put it, doesn't evaporate or wear off, and it remains visible for
easy inspection. Lubes like Tetra and TW25B are all but invisible when
applied, which makes it hard to determine the condition of your weapon. I
like to be able to see the lubricant on the weapon, or my self esteem tends
to suffer

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August 1, 2001, 11:32 PM	#24
Clayton Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2001 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 268	There are many different tests used to determine the lubricity and strength of oil and grease, which are conducted by private firms like Falex, in accordince with American Society of Testing Methods standards. The problem with using data like this is many companies refuse to provide data(RemOil, G96, Mpro7) while others may use the metric measurements vs. standard. They don't want you comparing data. Here's some data on weld load(ASTM-2596, ASTM-2783). The higher the number, the better the lube: Break Free CLP--315kg Tetra Gun Grease--800kg Militec1--800kg MilCommTW25B--620kg Super Lube--250kg ShootersChoice(MPC) FP-10--720kg Here's some wear test data(ASTM-4172). The smaller the number, the better the lube: Break Free CLP .8mm MilCommTW25B .042mm CorrosionX .58mm Here's some corrosion resistance test data(ASTM-1748). The higher the number, the better the protection: Break Free CLP- 900 CorrosionX- 1160 There are several other tests, but the results are similar. Remember, however, that lab tests do not always predict real world performance. There are trade offs as well. There are no products that are the best at everything, so you must decide what is most important on the weapon being used, as well as the environmental conditions being encountered. Glock's require only moderate corrosion protection, so Tetra Grease would be good, as would TW25B. Blued firearms like say a Marlin lever action rifle, or parkerized weapons like a Mossberg 590 would benifit most by using Corrosion X. The best protectant available is Corrosion X. The best lubes available are Tetra Gun Grease, MilComm(Kleenbore) TW25B, and Wilson Combat(Protec) Ultima lube oil and grease. I use Wilson's Ultima Lube because it protects well, lubes great, stays were you put it, doesn't evaporate or wear off, and it remains visible for easy inspection. Lubes like Tetra and TW25B are all but invisible when applied, which makes it hard to determine the condition of your weapon. I like to be able to see the lubricant on the weapon, or my self esteem tends to suffer . Last edited by Clayton; August 2, 2001 at 11:45 PM.