AR15/M4 Lubrication

[8'Duece]

There's enough product out there that I don't have to mix my own shit.


Seriously.

 

[digrar]

LSA is that white shit right?

Yep - aka whale jizz, machine gun lube, etc. I used to keep it VERY handy in my kit when I humped an M240G. Open the feed tray, squirt liberally, let 'er rip. With the M4/M16, I am VERY careful about how much I use. Generally it just needs to go on bearing surfaces (parts of the bolt carrier, top of the charging handle, finger-lube the bolt itself). I have to say, cleanup is one reason I am a big fan of piston guns instead of the M4/M16. You don't get the build-up of gunk in the lube after lots of shooting.[/QUOTE]

Is that some sort of lithium grease? That stuff is pretty handy for all sorts of applications.

 

[8'Duece]

My LWRC piston gun still isn't dirty enough for me to warrant an overall cleaning. 500 rounds later, that is.


The piston operationg rod, spring and cup are easy enough to just wipe clean with a cloth, maybe a little solvent, but IMO it doesn't need anything more than a good wipe down with some HOPPES on a rag.

My BCG is still not dirty enough to make me clean it. There is virtually nothing in the fire control group to clean either.

 

[8'Duece]

I should add that this rifle, LWRC, has in no way seen sand, dirt or mud. Just to clarify.

But it beats the crap out of GI guns, anyday of the week in regards to fouling in the reciever and fire control group.


Just to be honest.

 

[JJ sloan]

Nothing beats a light coat of CLP. I am not a fan of drenching my weapons in oil, it is a recipe for disaster in harsh environments. I never have problems with my service weapons or my personal weapons with a few drops on the BCG. If your weapon is bleeding oil, it only attracts foriegn objects which will cause more problems than the friction. The drawback is that your personal weapon will experience more wear and tear. Train as you fight and maintain your source of feed. I have more problems with magazines than with weapons.

 

[policemedic]

I agree that a light coat of lube is the way to go. I used PMAGs exclusively, and don't have any issues with them. Just like anything else you have to inspect them, but they run like a scalded dog.

 

[policemedic]

There's enough product out there that I don't have to mix my own shit.


Seriously.

True enough. But making this stuff has benefits. I made my last jug of this stuff about a year ago, and I'm not even half-way through it. Granted, I don't shoot a lot (maybe 1500 rds/month between rifle and pistol). Still, it saves money and keeps the weapon systems running smoothly.

 

[RustyShackleford]

In order of preference- machine gunners lube, good ole CLP, REM oil. I havent seen the benefit of "arid climate dry lube", but it doesnt mean it isnt there. I just havent seen it. Keep that lady wet regardless of the juice, and she'll work for you.

Kind of like using teflon lube on a bike chain or graphite in a locking mechanism rather than WD-40, it keeps the dirt, sand and general filth from building up as much. At least than has been my experience. I do, however agree with liberal use of lube...it almost always cures what ails the old rifle.

 

[fox1371]

I used Miltec and PMAGS and never had an issue. CLP is always there for you. Some guys I worked with used a graphite powder that seemed to work quite well for them. It kept the sand and moondust from building up on the bolt carrier group and inside of the chamber. Never used it personally though.

 

[CBTech]

CLP/Breakfree or the tw-25b. I'm a big fan of using what the manufacturer recommends, whether it be my vehicle's lubricant or my firearms oil. Never substitute one for the other.