Hey guys,

Quick question: Does anyone have any testimonials to offer regarding Rem Oil or Rem Oil Wipes? I recently bought a bottle of the stuff and used it the last time I cleaned my guns and I'm not quite sure what to think. It feels almost water-based in consistency, as opposed to the oiler stuff I've used in the past, and I noticed when I put it on the polymer rail slides of my 9MM that it evaporated/absorbed/??? before I even got the barrel cleaned and the gun reassembled. I haven't used the gun since, but was just wondering what kind of long-term luck other shootings out there have had. Also, if you don't use Rem Oil, what kind do you use? I have all types (revolver, semi-auto, shotgun, bolt-actions). So recommendations for any/all would be appreciated.

/Wade

I use plain old 3-in-one oil like my father and grandfather before me. I haven't had any problems with guns rusting and I live in the very humid, deep south.

I've heard/read from many people that 3-in-one oil works great for rust prevention. I use Breakfree CLP for rust prevention; when I'm done cleaning a rifle and have the solvent (usually Hoppe's) out of the barrel, I run a patch that is lightly loaded with CLP down the barrel and then I wipe CLP on all exposed metal parts. For lubrication of moving parts, I use RemOil.

Dan

Interesting that the first two suggestions were 3 in 1 oil. I actually took my 9mm out of storage for the first time in a couple of years at my parents' farm a few months ago and had it stovepipinig like crazy. Discovered that the slide rails were bone dry (lesson learned about polymer guns). All I could find to lube it with was 3 in 1 and it actually worked pretty well. Still, I about raced home to clean it and get that *crap* off of my gun. Reading this, I'm reconsidering my opinion. I mean it *did* work well, and if it's actually endorsed by fellow shooters, maybe I've been wrong. :eek: I just assumed that it wasn't worthy of use on a gun.

While I can't say anything bad about 3-in-1 oil, I also wasn't happy with RemOil. I've been using Corrosion-X for about three years on everything, including choke tubes. Good stuff.

http://www.corrosionx.com/gun_use.html

Rem Oil contains teflon. You must shake well before using so as to get the teflon suspended in the oil.

I think it is a good product that is way overpriced.

3-in-1 oil is just a good light oil. Apply as needed.

The high-tech lubes would likely show thier value for a high round count shoot-without-cleaning situation. Other than that, oil is oil.

Cheezywan

I use "Rusty Duck" for rust pevention/removal. It was recommended to me by my gun smith.

For moving parts I like CLP or FP-10.. That FP-10 is great on the rails of semi-autos.

best of luck

Nate

I guess you cant argue with results, but using 3 in 1 oil has always been a no-no with gunsmiths. Over time it will gum up and need cleaning off. I've heard it was actually vegatable based, but I'm not sure of that. Singer used to warn against using it on their sewing machines, that should tell you something...
I also use the Breakfree CLP for general lub. and rust prevention. There are a lot of good products out there, one that was recomended by one of my gunsmith friends was Slick 50. I dont know if thats even available any more, but it also works well for moving parts. I still like the CLP for wiping down the exterior and running a patch through the barrel.
Oh, I have also used the Rem oil product for wiping down the firearm and rust prevention and like it just fine. I think it is too light for moving parts, but thats my opinion.
JR

I like Rem-oil but Chezzy has the N&B's on it. Its intended to leave a transparent film on the metal.
Personally, I like things that do that, dry and leave a protective film. Oil, any oil, will attract dirt, residue, etc and it will gum up with age.

3-1 is good if you clean regularly and reoil, with only a LIGHT film but there are better things today.

GUN TESTS had testing of oils and I belive it was rem oil they said not to use as it did not prevent rust.I use 3 in 1 . I bet most gun oils are 3in 1 or based on it.

Here is the best documented report of gun oils and what worked well and what did not in specific tests. Rem Oil was in the middle of the pack and 3-in-1 oil was at the bottom. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil





http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

I haven't used the gun since, but was just wondering what kind of long-term luck other shootings out there have had. Also, if you don't use Rem Oil, what kind do you use? I have all types (revolver, semi-auto, shotgun, bolt-actions). So recommendations for any/all would be appreciated.
/Wade

I have no "long term luck" with anything Wade. Some of your question revolves around how often you clean and maintain your firearms and how you use them? I know of no product that has a "use it once and forget it warrenty". Rem oil or 3-in-one are no different. You must re-apply as needed.

Cheezywan

I usually use TRI-FLOW spray and bottle for working areas. I use WD-40 (water displacer 40) on surfaces and HOpps on bore.

I have been told I use too much oil but it seems to work. Tefflon is supposed to "work" its way into the metal surface - not to sure about that, but you must shake all these products vigorously. I'am going to buy a Quart of Slick 50 synthic for older cars and see how this works.

Forgot about DRY Slide - hard to find, but liked in jungle for M16's, excellant but messy, I think it is grafite and other lube powders supended in oil and PURPLE METHAL ETHALL DEATH.

My guns like TRI-Flow.

I'am going to buy a Quart of Slick 50 synthic for older cars and see how this works.

There might be a downside to the use of Slick 50 as a firearm lube. It uses 30-weight oil as a carrier (or it did last time I looked at a bottle). That might make some firearms operation a bit “sluggish” in cold weather?
At one time, Slick 50 made a product called “One Lube” that I used with satisfaction as a firearm lubricant. I have not seen that product on the shelves for several years now. My memory (or lack there of) recalls a transmission additive made under the Slick 50 brand? Might be worth a look to see if it has firearms related properties?

Cheezywan

This topic comes up from time to time. Guns intended for long term storage should be cleaned, lightly oiled and then apply a light film of gun grease inside and out on all metal surfaces. I have stored guns this way for up to ten years without a problem. The military stored firearms that way for decades. All the best...
Gil

Rem-Oil and G-96 work for me.