Anyone use Frog Lube on you M1a????

LN2093 · May 7, 2016

I am a big user of Frog Lube on my guns and edged weapons. In my opinion its an awesome dry and wet lubricant and rust prohibitor. As well cleaning my guns after a range visit is a breese. Im considering on doing a hot Frog Lube paste application to the gas cylinder and op rod on my m1a. I would not consider it if it was wet or sticky in any way but done right it's dry in the end.

I have a katana that would rust in front of your eyes until I Frog Lubed it.

I am in no way associated with or compensated by the company.

I just love the product.

Thoughts???

XXIV Corps · May 7, 2016

innocent bystander · May 7, 2016

My main issue with frog lube is that it doesn't play well with other lubricants, so if you decide to use it then you're committed to never using anything else. Worst case scenario is SHTF and you run out - your condition just changed to S.O.L.
You can always find axle grease somewhere.

ray55classic · May 7, 2016

One word = Lubriplate 1 small bucket lasts a lifetime , then use the $$ saved on wannabe lube's to buy more ammo

LN2093 · May 8, 2016

innocent bystander said:
My main issue with frog lube is that it doesn't play well with other lubricants, so if you decide to use it then you're committed to never using anything else. Worst case scenario is SHTF and you run out - your condition just changed to S.O.L.
You can always find axle grease somewhere.

I agree with you 100%. You're either all in or you move on to something else.

Thats why I went all the way and bought the gallon sized containers of all four of their offerings. I figure that my sons and grandsons are set for their life times now. Knowing me, I'll end up buying another round of gallon containers just in case. I live by the montra of one is none, two is one and three makes me happy.
So i think SHTF is covered as well.

I also keep the axle grease and litium grease around as well.

LN2093 · May 8, 2016

ray55classic said:
One word = Lubriplate 1 small bucket lasts a lifetime , then use the $$ saved on wannabe lube's to buy more ammo

Amen brother!!!

M1AFL · May 8, 2016

I have used Frog Lube extensively on my AR's with great results, but am sticking to the wisdom of the old timers as to what is good for the M-1 Garand, M-1 Carbine and M1A.

It just seems that Frog Lube and CLP are great for the AR platform, but that Lubriplate, Synthetic Grease and good gun oil are the way to go with the older style weapons.

harleydaze64 · May 8, 2016

M1AFL said:
I have used Frog Lube extensively on my AR's with great results, but am sticking to the wisdom of the old timers as to what is good for the M-1 Garand, M-1 Carbine and M1A.

I used to used Frog Lube on my AR's until Deer Season last year when it was very cold. My son and I both had issues with it and ended up stripping it off and using just good old oil to get them to function it the cold.

We have not tried the extreme which is supposed to be for cold weather.

Wolley · May 8, 2016

Never used it in the M1A/M1. I did try it in the AR and at first I loved it. Gun felt smooth, sounded better and ran great. Being a Service Rifle shooter I sometimes neglect cleaning the BCG. I found out the hard way that Frog Lube cannot be neglected. It will mix with the carbon and turn into the nastiest bolt glue you have ever seen.
Back to motor oil for me.

pupulepeter · May 8, 2016

I loved it at first, but long term use has shown its flaws. I used to get out to the range on a regular basis and loved it. They I had kids, got out less often and started to hate it.

Left unused, even a weapon lubricated PROPERLY with FL will become sticky to the touch. I've actually watched a 1911 lubed with FL cycle in slow motion. The stuff gums up after a few months if not removed and reapplied. This is after weapons are completely stripped with a solvent and FL is applied, heat treated and wiped dry.

The moral of the story, if you use your weapon often then it is a great lube. It is probably not the right lube for a safe queen.

cmshoot · May 8, 2016

Seen too many issues with FL in the classes I teach to be a fan.

I'm not a fan of using a lube that has specific instructions you gotta follow, and can't be mixed with others. If it offered significant advantages over "standard" lubes, I would use it. Since it does not, for me it ain't worth the trouble.

Scout1833 · May 8, 2016

I've been using Extreme Weapons Grease (EWC) for years on all my firearms including my EDC. I works well with oil and handles extremely well with other lube like regular CLP. It's also really durable in extreme cold and heat. Little jar will last pretty much 10 years and it's only ~$10

MatthewDS · May 8, 2016

I used it. After a few months in the safe, if found that the FL had turned into a sticky, gummy film. This gummed up the OP rod so badly it would close in slow motion. I was afraid to fire it in this condition and stripped it off. I won't use it again.

It smells nice though.

Edit. I forgot to mention that the frog lube gummed up when the rifle was somewhat chilly, say 40 degrees? It might work in hot climates, but I can't imagine what it would do in real cold.

cmshoot · May 8, 2016

FL smells good because it's coconut oil.

Dougboffl · May 10, 2016

A Florida guy here, I like FrogLube paste.

Have a friend in the sheriff's marine patrol and they swear by it. When on the water, they were having to breakdown and clean sidearms almost daily to keep ahead of rust. FrogLube paste fixed that.

I use it on a Federal Ordnance M14SA & a SAI Scout. Low round counts on both so boarder line safe queens. Never had an issue but usually the guns are warm (Florida) before the first trigger pull happens in a range session.

Dave P · May 10, 2016

"FL smells good because it's coconut oil."

That is what I remember about it.

tonyben · May 10, 2016

I've been using XF-7 for the past year and I really like it. I do like the spray to do the operating rod shank. A couple of coats and the operating rod is lubed just right to my liking. Not too thick and not dry.

I still have my Lubriplate and it will last me a looooong time! I'm good with lube for the rest of my life, really.

Tony.

Dougboffl · May 10, 2016

I think all the guys we hear of who bought 7xlifetime supplies of Lubriplate should put a fraction into old pill bottles for sale as a 1xlifetime supply.

Spfdrum · May 10, 2016

XXIV Corps said:
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http://m14forum.com/m14/162285-new-rifle-crappy-mag.html#post1400335

And the list of members that use Frog Lube goes on.... two pages.

DI5

When you use the search to get the info and expound on it, the next post will be how dumb you are for posting on a 3 year old forum....lol

7 for 1 · May 10, 2016

I hate the "use the search answer" this forum never use to be like that. If your a mod you can merge with a similar thread and call it a day. It isnt polite and not indicative of this community!

That being said I use frog lube on my m14 clone and Garands. When used correctly, IE heat up the metal first, apply, and then heat some more the lube penetrates and functions like a dry lube in that it doesn't attract dirt and crud. It isn't a rust protectanct so diligence in rust prevention is still needed. Great lube. I use it on my Browning 1918 and 1919 too.

Anyone use Frog Lube on you M1a????

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