Nice Surprise with Frog Lube

[Mark 1911]

Decided to try it. Ran a patch through the bore of one of my .270s and was surprised to see a bright greenish-blue residue on the patch. That's the copper fouling being wiped clean. Didn't realize that Frog Lube removes copper. Did it very easily at that. Don't think I would use it on the action, prefer a good oil or light grease for that. But I like the light film it leaves on the finish, would think that's a plus for long-term storage.

Any thoughts?

 

[Jeremy1066]

I think that's what I'm going to use when my CLP is empty. Curious, why wouldn't you try it on the action if it leaves a slippery film?

 

[USMC-Johnson]

If i want to win the best smelling weapon i'll use frog lube. If i want my gun to work i'll keep running slip 2000 EWG

 

[Squander]

Decided to try it. Ran a patch through the bore of one of my .270s and was surprised to see a bright greenish-blue residue on the patch. That's the copper fouling being wiped clean. Didn't realize that Frog Lube removes copper. Did it very easily at that. Don't think I would use it on the action, prefer a good oil or light grease for that. But I like the light film it leaves on the finish, would think that's a plus for long-term storage.

Any thoughts?

You could put acid down the bore and probably get green out of it, doesn't mean that the Frog Lube is good for the bore. Just sayin'

 

[Dead Duck]

Nice Surprise with Frog Lube

I know -
When I brought my date home I had just run out but then I saw some frog lube on the shelf and thought..........Why not?

Who knew it would become so handy in a pinch................wait..............what was your surprise?

 

[Jeremy1066]

If i want to win the best smelling weapon i'll use frog lube. If i want my gun to work i'll keep running slip 2000 EWG

You could put acid down the bore and probably get green out of it, doesn't mean that the Frog Lube is good for the bore. Just sayin'

Have you guys had bad results with Frog Lube?

 

[Mark 1911]

I think that's what I'm going to use when my CLP is empty. Curious, why wouldn't you try it on the action if it leaves a slippery film?

I'm still not convinced that I'm going to switch over to Frog Lube, but I wanted to at least try it see what kind of results I get. I was just providing some positive feedback on its ability to remove copper - a nice plus. As for lubricating the action, I prefer the extra viscosity that grease or oil affords for the higher friction areas. The action just seems to work smoother with grease or oil, and the less friction the less wear. As far as cleaning the bore, and something that leaves a long lasting film for protection, I am always open to finding a good product. So I'm testing it out on one of my rifles. I still may switch back to my tried and true products that I've been using which are Wilson Ultima-lube universal oil, Wilson also makes a nice grease, and Gunslick makes a superb foaming bore cleaner.

 

[jerrob]

I like both, EWG 2000 and Frog Lube have worked great for me. I treat my handguns with the Frog Lube before a heavy day at the range and it's worked great so far. The guys at M&J Firearms turned me onto the EWG stuff and I use it for my EDC guns.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Have you guys had bad results with Frog Lube?

I have. I definitely don't recommend it for long term storage. Used it on a couple of semi-auto handguns and it got really gummy. Had to strip it off to get them working again.

 

[1775usmarine]

Have you guys had bad results with Frog Lube?

my buddy and I went out to Winamac in Dec his P226 was giving him light primer strikes and failing to hold the slide back on the last round. I asked him what he uses and he said frog lube. I use milsurp CLP and had no issues. Temp was mid 20's if I'm not mistaken. He got home asked his buddy who also uses frog lube if he had issues in colder weather and said he had too.
I had a squib while shooting, and he suggested we put some frog lube down there and see what happens. When he pulled his bottle out it had gelled up. Me personally I wouldn't rely on it if your going to do some cold weather shooting.

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Now it sounds like the gelling issue you're getting is from the liquid frog lube, I've used the solid paste like stuff with no issue at all, even in sub 0 weather, I use it on my carry gun and its stayed cleaner longer and gotten clean easier when needing to be cleaned, I love the stuff, but I've not used the liquid

 

[1775usmarine]

Yeah I'm pretty sure he uses the liquid. I never even really looked into frog Lube so can't be for sure.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Now it sounds like the gelling issue you're getting is from the liquid frog lube, I've used the solid paste like stuff with no issue at all, even in sub 0 weather, I use it on my carry gun and its stayed cleaner longer and gotten clean easier when needing to be cleaned, I love the stuff, but I've not used the liquid

I was using the paste. The cabinet where my pistols were stored is in a fairly cool room (add on where we keep the heat turned off most of the time). Don't know if it was due to the cool temps, or just the fact that they sat for a few months without shooting, but it was enough for me to go back to the good ol' CLP.

 

[VSP1340]

I've heard it is gummy until you work the gun producing heat then it slicks up nicely. Is that your experience? I've been considering it also.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

I let my sig with slip 2k sit in the snow today for about 10 minutes and it was packed with snow...ran just fine. the grease didnt get sticky or freeze or anything. why fix what aint broken.

 

[Dolton916]

Man, now I need to load up some FMJ's just to see it work!

 

[Davecz]

Frog lube and cold weather don't mix. It was designed by a guy that used it mostly in hot wet conditions. I prefer m pro 7 and slip 2000 in that order

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Idk, I've never had it mess up and my guns are stored in a non heated area

 

[Tp222]

I also was having light primer hits and failure to lock back on last round, I ended up stripping it off all of my guns and go back to tried and true oil. It probibly has its place in different enviroments but I'm putting my life on the line with the reliabilty and performance that this product can greatly influnce.

 

[baddyna96]

My POF P308 didn't like it in the cold weather either. Wouldn't cycle.