An interesting discovery regarding lube for my AR

[Tangero]

I built my AR back during the height of the gun-buying craze post-Sandy Hook, so I really didn't have too many options when it came to acquiring parts. I ended up with a DPMS parts kit, which has worked flawlessly so far, but included a standard AR trigger, which, like most standard triggers, sucks. I'll end up getting a lighter spring kit for it eventually, but some of the problem that I had with it was how grainy the pull was. Since I work at a hobby store, it came to me to try out some of the stuff that was sitting, quite literally, in front of my face.



This is 80w fluid for RC truck shock absorbers. I dumped some into the trigger springs, in addition to putting some on a few coils of the buffer spring in order to eliminate the rattle of it in the tube when firing. This stuff accomplished both the task of smoothing the trigger pull and neutralizing the buffer rattle, and the stuff is fairly inexpensive ($4 for this bottle). I haven't tried other applications yet, but this stuff is a new option for me

 

[Dudelittle]

That shouldn't make to big a mess when it gets heated up either. Ill try that next time i do a cleaning.

 

[sloughfoot]

I use lithium grease for the same reasons. I have used grease in my AR rifles since 1988.

 

[Bfish]

I use lithium grease for the same reasons. I have used grease in my AR rifles since 1988.

Hard to change when you know it works... And its cheap in the scheme of things

 

[jontheturboguy]

Ive used pure boob silicone (shock oil) for years now. Amazing stuff. Cheap too.

 

[Bfish]

Ive used pure boob silicone (shock oil) for years now. Amazing stuff. Cheap too.

Sounds like you need a girlfriend for that! And that's never cheap!!!

 

[Garander]

Ive been using grease in most of my guns, might give frog lube a try, is it really worth the money though?

 

[USMC-Johnson]

My next lube try will be mobil 1 synthetic grease.

 

[Tangero]

Ive been using grease in most of my guns, might give frog lube a try, is it really worth the money though?

I've heard mixed reviews on froglube. It's (from what I've heard--I've never tried myself) a rather finicky process to get it on (apparently requires heating of the weapon) and unless done exactly right, the weapon won't function properly when cold

 

[FireBirdDS]

I've heard mixed reviews on froglube. It's (from what I've heard--I've never tried myself) a rather finicky process to get it on (apparently requires heating of the weapon) and unless done exactly right, the weapon won't function properly when cold

Only apply frog lube to the outside of the chamber/barrel piece in my opinion (heat treat as needed). DO NOT apply any drops inside the action. It'll gum it up in chilly or cold temps.

 

[BCMPatriot]

Ive been using grease in most of my guns, might give frog lube a try, is it really worth the money though?

I've used FL in my firearms since discovering it last year. Never had a problem even during those negative temp days we had last winter. I have it on one of my Glocks that I just leave in the safe that I lubed last year, just went in and racked the slide a few times and it was like the FL had just been applied. Love that stuff.