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Old October 16th, 2012, 12:54 PM   #31
 
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NOTE: FrogLube will displace any petroleum based products! Combining it with other lubes is NOT recommended.
I never said I combined the two did I? Frog Lube does indeed displace petroleum based products. In fact, Frog Lube is a waxy based substance. Somewhere else, I guessed it was some kind of ester, which will displace petroleum lubes.

What I did say was I used the Tetra in some applications and Frog lube just about everywhere else. Normally, I apply the Frog lube 1st, then let it soak in as per directions in the areas I want the Frog lube. I then dab the Tetra in the inner workings, such as the hammer spring and firing pin and the inside of the bolt.

I am not so sure whether or not I want to use Frog Lube on my bolt guns though. This is because I am getting such good results using only Tetra. All of my semi autos have been converted over to Frog Lube, and it seems to be working pretty well ... so far.



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I never said I combined the two did I? Frog Lube does indeed displace petroleum based products. In fact, Frog Lube is a waxy based substance. Somewhere else, I guessed it was some kind of ester, which will displace petroleum lubes.

What I did say was I used the Tetra in some applications and Frog lube just about everywhere else. Normally, I apply the Frog lube 1st, then let it soak in as per directions in the areas I want the Frog lube. I then dab the Tetra in the inner workings, such as the hammer spring and firing pin and the inside of the bolt.

I am not so sure whether or not I want to use Frog Lube on my bolt guns though. This is because I am getting such good results using only Tetra. All of my semi autos have been converted over to Frog Lube, and it seems to be working pretty well ... so far.
You are combining them by apply them to the same firearm. It won't hurt the FrogLube, but it will cause your petroleum based products to migrate away. The only good they will do is to attract dirt. FrogLube will not attract dirt and in fact, it will make it so that dirt, dust, carbon, etc., cannot stick.

I've used FrogLube on my Remington 700 SPS .308 with no problem.
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You are combining them by apply them to the same firearm. It won't hurt the FrogLube, but it will cause your petroleum based products to migrate away. The only good they will do is to attract dirt. FrogLube will not attract dirt and in fact, it will make it so that dirt, dust, carbon, etc., cannot stick.

I've used FrogLube on my Remington 700 SPS .308 with no problem.
So; do you now use Frog Lube exclusively on everything?

I was thinking about doing that. Old habits die hard I suppose.
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Is Frog Lube a order item only?
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So; do you now use Frog Lube exclusively on everything?

I was thinking about doing that. Old habits die hard I suppose.
Yep, everything! Even the parts I never used to lube. Just be sure that when you first apply it to a gun, make sure the parts are warm (about 100°) and let the FrogLube stay on for 30-60 minutes. Use liquid on parts like springs and areas you can't reach. Alternatively, you can heat the FrogLube in a microwave for a few seconds. You can liquefy the paste that way.

These tips are all on their website, and more.
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Is Frog Lube a order item only?
They're seeking dealers all the time. You can get a list at froglube.com.

I bought mine through Amazon.
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Yep, everything! Even the parts I never used to lube. Just be sure that when you first apply it to a gun, make sure the parts are warm (about 100°) and let the FrogLube stay on for 30-60 minutes. Use liquid on parts like springs and areas you can't reach. Alternatively, you can heat the FrogLube in a microwave for a few seconds. You can liquefy the paste that way.

These tips are all on their website, and more.
To tell you the truth, I am using Frog Lube more and more. I have found that Frog Lube really works well as a bore conditioner. Cleaning the bore after conditioning with Frog lube appears to be a lot easier. I need to use only a few passes with my cleaning brushes and jags in order to get a really clean bore.

Most likely, I will probably start using it on everything too. When I first found out about it, I went out and purchased a large tub of the stuff. I also found that you do not need much of this to really work. So far, I have only used the stuff that has been stuck to the lid of the tub for all of my firearms. I have not even used any of the lube that is in the tub.
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I have finally used up my huge supply of tetra grease I have been using for many years and now need get something for my handguns. What are you guys recommending these days? Any new products out there? Thanks.
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To tell you the truth, I am using Frog Lube more and more. I have found that Frog Lube really works well as a bore conditioner. Cleaning the bore after conditioning with Frog lube appears to be a lot easier. I need to use only a few passes with my cleaning brushes and jags in order to get a really clean bore.

Most likely, I will probably start using it on everything too. When I first found out about it, I went out and purchased a large tub of the stuff. I also found that you do not need much of this to really work. So far, I have only used the stuff that has been stuck to the lid of the tub for all of my firearms. I have not even used any of the lube that is in the tub.
I've lost count of how many guns or times I've cleaned with it. I bought the kit with sn 8oz tub and bottle. I've used both and they're still pactically full. It doesn't take much. I hope that it stays profitable for them to sell it for this price.

I've seen little samples given away at gunshows. Grab some if you find it!
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I've used Zero Friction on my pistols for years, great stuff.

I recently got turned onto gun butter and frog lube. Gun butter has been working well for me so far, but I've only had a few trips to the range with it. I've not tried the frog lube yet, but hear great things.

Pro-Shot Zero Friction Premium Synthetic Gun Oil Lubricant 1oz Needle

Gun Butter Gun Oil 2/3oz Liquid

http://www.froglube.com/
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I went into a large gun/fishing store here that has several locations. They carry a large selection of handguns and rifles along with cleaning supplies. I asked the older guy behind the counter if they carried Frog Lube and he gave me that strange look and said what's that. So I said to him, you never heard of it and another strange look. I explained as best I could to him but I could see it was to no avail so said well I'll check elsewhere. Poor guy he probably thought I was trying to pull something on him.
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I tend to favor a seperate dedicated product for each function (clean, lube, protect) instead of one that does all. Hoppe's #9 Solvent to clean, RemOil for the bore, and RemDri-Lube for all other lubrication. The Silicon Dri-Lube lubricates just as well, if not better, than oil and since it's 'Dry', it doesn't capture fouling. Hoppe's Silicon cloth wipe down to protect.
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FrogLube! Check it out on www.froglube.com. It's made by and for Navy SEALS. It's the only cleaner, lubricant, protectant I use any more. I use it on all my guns, long and short. 100% American made and a portion of the proceeds go to troops, vets and wounded warriors. Non flammable, so safe its certified by the USDA as food grade. Has a nice wintergreen smell. There's no petroleum products in it so it's safe for everything everywhere on your gun. It penetrates the surfaces so it dries and polishes leaving no oily residue so it doesn't attract dirt.

It's only been available to the public the last couple of years and their business is exploding. It even improves accuracy because of it's constant and even lubrication. Comes in a paste and liquid form for those hard to reach places.

Cleaning your gun after shooting is so easy I almost miss how long it used to take. Removes carbon, lead and copper plus with regular use and proper application those things won't stick to your gun anymore.

It's inexpensive because a little goes a long way and will not go bad.

Keep a bottle of Hoppes #9 around as an air freshener, but you won't be using it when you switch to FrogLube. It actually displaces petroleum based products.

When I clean my guns now, I wipe them down with a rag, brush areas like the breach face, clean small parts with patches and Q-tips, run a bore snake through the barrel a few times, follow up with white patches and relube the gun and bore with a tiny amount of FrogLube. Wipe it down with the washable micro fiber cloth the kit comes with and you are done. It takes about 5 but less than 10 minutes to clean a 1911.

Sorry for the long winded post, but it really is that good and the best break through in gun technology since smokeless gun powder!

I know I sound like an infomercial, but I'm excited about this stuff!

Although Frog Lube sounds intrigueing, I am concerned that they post no technical data on their site. For example, do they meet ANY of the criteria listed in MIL-PRF-63460E? I've emailed them to ask this question, and until I get an answer I consider it snake oil with some really good koom-bay-yah advertising gimicks.
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And CLP for me.
Been using CLP for years with occasional Hoppes in the bore. Works, readily available here. Many dealers here don't carry Ballistol, so I have never tried it. What I use works, so what the heck?
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Although Frog Lube sounds intrigueing, I am concerned that they post no technical data on their site. For example, do they meet ANY of the criteria listed in MIL-PRF-63460E? I've emailed them to ask this question, and until I get an answer I consider it snake oil with some really good koom-bay-yah advertising gimicks.
Oh my Gosh! No proof of compliance with some milspec? It must be crap if you consider it snake oil--never mind the testimonials of people that say it works well on their weapons.

The great thing is you're free not to use it--and luckily for us, free to run it down, too.
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