Olive oil as a good pistol lubricant? Give me your thoughts!

[billybob44_Jr]

Heard from a guy from a guy that olive oil is as good as anything you would pay for as a pistol/rifle lube. What do you all think?

While you're pondering over that question, watch this guy eat cotton candy backward...I can't stop watching.

http://deadspin.com/i-cant-stop-watching-this-dude-eat-cotton-candy-in-rev-507709103

 

[PX4me]

I'm sure it's not the worst thing ever used as a gun lube, but I think I'll save it for the kitchen.

 

[printcraft]

That stuff can fix anything.

I hear tell that when Popeye has a stiff joint that what he soaks it in.

 

[Glock10MM]

I think companies make cleaners, lubricants, solvents, and, grease for a reason.

In my opinion, you should use the right tool for the job.

 

[MikeDVB]

Any oil can lubricate a gun - what you run into is impurities in the oil, the oil drying out faster than usual, some oils are 'slicker' than others, etc.

Will it work? Probably - should you do it? Well... If it's all you have.

 

[M67]

Yeah and WD40 makes great lube for pistols too

 

[MikeDVB]

Yeah and WD40 makes great lube for pistols too

WD40 does not make a great lube because WD40 is not a lube. WD40 is a Water Displacer [Water Displacer 40 - WD-40].

It will work for a short bit until it evaporates and then you have nothing at all but metal on metal.

[And yes, I saw it was purple.]

 

[Vince49]

Do I smell rotting vegies?

Nothing like a pistol full of rancid oil.

 

[toyotaslave]

I'm more interested in the cotton candy link. I'll be plastering that link everywhere! I really can't stop! It gets better the more I watch!

 

[printcraft]

WD40 does not make a great lube because WD40 is not a lube. WD40 is a Water Displacer [Water Displacer 40 - WD-40].

It will work for a short bit until it evaporates and then you have nothing at all but metal on metal.

[And yes, I saw it was purple.]

Really? Weird.





What color is it after it evaporates?

 

[cobber]

I've heard KY does a pretty good job too. Or maybe that was for resizing cases?

 

[MikeDVB]

Really? Weird.





What color is it after it evaporates?

lol

 

[LEaSH]

That stuff can fix anything.

I hear tell that when Popeye has a stiff joint that what he soaks it in.

Nobody is going to remark about this post!? Nobody?

Pure frigin genius right up there, gentlemen...

 

[MikeDVB]

Nobody is going to remark about this post!? Nobody?

Pure frigin genius right up there, gentlemen...

Trying to stay classy.

 

[billybob44_Jr]

It doesn't degrade metal/plastic. I was just wondering what you all thought about it. There are better/other options, but that doesn't mean you're not wasting your money on lube that does the job for 10$ more. Also, if you haven't seen the guy eating cotton candy backward..I will give you all another chance:

http://deadspin.com/i-cant-stop-watching-this-dude-eat-cotton-candy-in-rev-507709103

Have a great weekend INGO Brothers!

 

[maxmayhem]

looks like someone is trying to boost his post count to get to the lubrication section

Really? Weird.





What color is it after it evaporates?

 

[geronimojoe85]

Olive oil has a really low smoke point I would think it'd burn off real easy.

 

[billybob44_Jr]

Someone needs to let printcraft know that I own the lube biz. OLIVE OIL FOR ALL GUN OWNERS! (We should get a 12oz bottle with our W2's every year.)

 

[billybob44]

Use the correct gun oil..

WD40 does not make a great lube because WD40 is not a lube. WD40 is a Water Displacer [Water Displacer 40 - WD-40].

It will work for a short bit until it evaporates and then you have nothing at all but metal on metal.

[And yes, I saw it was purple.]

Close Mike, but actually it leaves a sticky "Gum"

Really? Weird.





What color is it after it evaporates?

About the same shade of brown that you see in piles along the curb of city streets.

looks like someone is trying to boost his post count to get to the lubrication section

Post count already hit-for classified AND lube section.
Also Site Supporter Dues paid--UNLIKE some others here..


FWIW: A bottle of QUALITY gun oil will last for YEARS, and is worth the investment...Bill.

 

[singlesix]

Heard from a guy from a guy that olive oil is as good as anything you would pay for as a pistol/rifle lube. What do you all think?

While you're pondering over that question, watch this guy eat cotton candy backward...I can't stop watching.

http://deadspin.com/i-cant-stop-watching-this-dude-eat-cotton-candy-in-rev-507709103

I think the guy was talking about another kind of pistol.