2007-10-05 17:33:07 · 7 answers · asked by Jack M 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Why would you want to? Gun oil is cheap enough, I would use engine oil rather than something with unknown qualities. You may find that powder residue and dust will stick to silicone rather than to a very thin oil.
2007-10-05 19:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used various silicone products on the outside surfaces of my guns with no ill effects. In fact, I found that they performed quite well as a protective coating to prevent rust. However, do not use them inside the bore. As the grease part of the material is evaporated by the hight heat of the fired rouns, it will leave behind a fine silicone dust that is abrasive to your bore and can lead to excsssive bore wear over time. WD-40 is NOT a protective coating. WD-40 is a water displacing liquid and as such it is excellent but it provides very little, if any, residual protective coating. The "WD" in WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement" I use it all the time when I am cleaning my muzzleloaders. After washing out the bore, etc. with hot soapy water, I spray everything down with WD-40 to help displace the water. Then I wipe away the residual WD-40 and use a gun oil to wipe down the surface of my gun. I have also found that a microcrystalline wax such as Renaissance Wax provides an excellent protective coating. Renaissance Wax is used by many museums to provide a protective coating for their metal displays such as knives, swords, guns, suits of armor, etc. You can often find Renaissance Wax at fine furniture stores. It is expensive but you need very little to coat a gun so a jar will last a looooong time.
2007-10-06 01:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would use an oil made especially for guns. Because of the blue finish on guns that makes them special. They have a finish that normal steel does not. And I am not willing to chance using something that will harm or spot my blue finish.
Also someone must be living in the past. gun oil or any other oil does not cost a couple of bucks any more. Try $12 or more unless you are using those little 4 oz bottles that still cost $5 or $6.
2007-10-09 06:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are all kinds of good things specifically made to use on guns, but silicone products are not one of them. You can use it if you like, results not guaranteed.
If I was restricted to only one product to use, it would be WD-40. Read the label on the can.
All you WD-40 detractors out there: I have used WD-40 on guns, locks, and bolts longer than you have been alive and have had no bad effects. It works as advertised.
2007-10-06 04:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try an Electrical suppy house, some carry CRC contact cleaner, and CRC electrical cleaner, maybe they could get you a can of the silicone spray. otherwise Grainger or Newark Electronics
2016-05-17 07:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Kimo. There is no good reason to subject a firearm to anything but gun oil. WD40 is not even that good for a gun. Wal Mart or any gun shop sells regular gun oil for just a buck or two. Protect yourself and your investment and get you some.
2007-10-05 21:13:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CRC & had no regrets, but only on the exterior.**
2007-10-06 09:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋