Gun lube?Graphite has anyone used it.?

In extreme conditions like those in Iraq, where the sand is like a fine talcum powder that gets into everything, and clumps and gums up enough that it locks up the firearm, Graphite is THE choice for lube. But, you are dealing with military firearms that get overhauled or replaced as needed (which is happening a lot there). Not your personal firearm that you want to last a long time. Other than those specific conditions, I would not use it. It does not prevent excessive wear. What it does do, is keep a weapon firing in extreme conditions.

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I would not use graphite on firearms unless it was recommended by the manufacture. The best lube I have came a crossed is break free it comes in a black spray can. This is the same stuff i used in the army know as clp.it It is about $6.00 for a small can at wal-mart or a good sporting goods store.

Graphite has been used for years as a lubricant and it works great. It doesn't freeze in sub-zero cold weather and it doesn't thin or melt out when rapid firing. The down side is that it is messy, real messy. You end up with black graphite powder all over you and your clothes when you work on your gun, clean it and often when you are firing it. There are other solvents that I would recommend over graphite. CLP Break free is one that comes to mind. I use it and like it but there are others that are good, too. If you stick with gun products made by reputable manufacturers such as CLP or Hoppe's for instance, you will not go wrong.

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Break Free-CLP would be a better choice..or a dry teflon lubricant like Rem oil.

Graphite based lubricants are slick ... but messy.