Can I use wd-40 on a polymer framed gun?

Question

I always use wd-40 as my gun oil. Ive done it for 4 years now. I just got my first polymer framed pistol today and was wondering if the wd is going to harm the frame wich is technically just a tough plastic. I prefer metal framed pistols but couldnt pass up 200 bucks for a new in box P22 5 inch with 2 clips and all the accesories.;)

Answer 1

I agree that WD-40 is a lubricant - but not for guns. It serves better as a cleaner as it penetrates carbon and other deposits.
I have seen things that will clean a gun in a few sprays in the past, like carburetor cleaner. One guy I knew ruined a new TEC-9 after shooting only once, by trying to clean it with brake cleaner. It weakend the polymer until it crumbled The carb cleaner is not really recommended either, though.

Stay with the products meant for firearms. They are made that way for a reason. As far as what to use, I agree with the person who said to use motor oil if you are a cheapskate, but Rem Oil, Hoppes, CLP and the others out there are best.

I prefer CLP Break Free since I have used it for years in the Marines and it works, just as it is designed, to clean, lube and protect. It does not affect plastics and will not gum up if left for moderate periods of time.

As a pre-scrub I use PB Blaster on my METAL pistol parts at home. Works like WD only better. I blast the crud out with the aerosol can, then still use the gun oil or CLP to clean the gun. Afterwards I just wipe the whole weapon down leaving a light coat of oil.

Ditch the WD-40 to hinges and squeaky kids toys. In my opinion it doesn't work that well on rusty bolts either, so I don't even see the point in buying the stuff.

Answer 2

Use a high quality gun lubricant (like Shooter's Choice FP-10) for lubing your guns. Remoil is good for protecting steel (especially blued or unfinished steel). Never use an oil on the polymer. Polymer is self-lubricating and this can cause gummed-up areas that interfere with good operation and reliability. WD-40 is best used as a preparatory cleaner for a very dirty shotgun barrel (Meaning "first stage" cleaning only). Polymer framed guns need very little oil (especially for the fact that most have stainless components or in the case of the Glock been put through the carbo-nitration process).

Answer 3

Sure steel frames absorb more recoil, but you are right, polymer frames are more carry friendly. If you practice, you will become more proficient obviously. The first time I picked up a GLOCK (G22), I was so surprised because of its light weight. The beauty of the Glock Safe-Action system is the fact that it has few external controls: trigger, slide release, and mag release. The reason police departments use Glocks extensively is the fact the the Glock is DAO (double-action only), thus eliminating hair triggers. The only thing that I did not like about the Glocks is that manually loading magazines is pretty hard (or maybe I have weak thumbs) but at least the mag springs seem of good quality.

Answer 4

Fp10 Gun Oil

Answer 5

don't use wd-40 on ANY firearm. wd-40 is a "water displacer' and not intended for lubrication of firearms. It does not protect the firearm, it does not lubricate the firearm, it breaks down rapidly under heat. There are plenty of good lubricants designed for firearms. My personal choice is Breakfree CLP. I have studied the test results, and used it for many many years. It cleans, lubricates and protects any type of firearm. Again, please don't use wd-40 on a firearm. No firearms manufacturer would ever suggest that it be used on a firearm.

Answer 6

WD40 is not a suitable gun oil. At all!!

WD40 has some lubricating properties, but not sufficient for a semi auto firearm. Also, WD40 will evaporate over time, leaving a sticky gum and absolutely no lubrication protection for your metal parts.

It won't damage your plastic, but it does not provide the correct lubrication and rust/corrosion protection needed on your metals.

Aerosol or liquid gun oils are cheap and available at Wal Mart and everywhere else, use them.
Rem Oil is a classic and works great. I like Break Free CLP and find it last a long time on stored guns. I was introduced to an older product called Ballistol not long ago and really like it.

I live in a dry climate but we use evaporative cooling, so summer times in the house the humidity is 100% and things rust fast.

Answer 7

WD-40 will NOT harm your gun. But it's still crap for lubricating them. It's simply too thin.

If you're determined to go the cheap route, or just have something against using lubricants that were actually designed for firearms, then grab a quart of synthetic motor oil, like Mobil One, in 10W-30 or 20W-50.

Me? I prefer to use Ballistol. http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe/search?search_keywords=ballistol&category_selector=all_products&Click+to+Begin+Search.x=0&Click+to+Begin+Search.y=0&Click+to+Begin+Search=Search_Button

I buy it buy the 16-oz can, and mix it with water in a 5-gallon bucket. Dunk the gun, and when it dries, all surfaces are coated in a thin, protective layer of lube. Great stuff.

Answer 8

Wd-40 will work but its not the best thing to use.Ill admit somtimes I use it when I run out of rem oil or what ever I am using at the time.

Answer 9

WD-40 can be used in a pinch to clean guns but chemically it is more like kerosene than lubricant. It is too thin to adequately lubricate and it evaporates too soon. Get gun oil.

Best.

H

Answer 10

Sure, according to Glock, the polymer receiver is impervious to all cleaning solutions, lubricants, and solvents. It will NOT harm it in the very least.