Gun cleaning......WD40?

**FXSTCHEWY** · 09-22-2007, 07:52 PM

Talking about gun cleaning with a co-worker yesterday and he says he Only uses WD40 to clean his Glock's, says he never takes them apart, sprays WD40 all over then blows the gun down with air to get off the extra. Anybody have a opinion on this good or bad? says he has been cleaning his guns like this for 25 years. Chewy

**Matt Gertsch** · 09-22-2007, 08:11 PM

I don't have a Glock, but I prefer the solvent, then oil option.

Stocker · 09-22-2007, 08:12 PM

Dunno how good it is, but maybe not too bad... It's a Water Displacer (the WD in WD-40) plus a light lubricant. I'd have two concerns: 1)How long will it protect the metal, and 2) how much dust etc will end up sticking on it? Certainly better than nothing, just maybe not the best for that purpose.

**default_user** · 09-22-2007, 08:35 PM

Doesn't even field strip it? Can't clean the carbon buildup without tearing it down and taking a brush to it. I'm an old Army guy so I prefer CLP.

**abnormal** · 09-22-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasjeepguy

Doesn't even field strip it? Can't clean the carbon buildup without tearing it down and taking a brush to it. I'm an old Army guy so I prefer CLP.

well other than the army thing. USMC here

**dzdiver** · 09-22-2007, 10:09 PM

I DO have more than one Glock. And I don't care what kind of firearm you have... You should field strip it and clean/lubricate it after shooting or prolonged storage. There are several good solvents and lubricants. But you SHOULD field strip, inspect, clean, and lubricate. WD-40 doesn't count. Sorry. I wouldn't trust my life to a weapon treated in that manner.

**redsport** · 09-22-2007, 10:19 PM

Hoppe's #9

cadencedad · 09-22-2007, 10:22 PM

Cleaning lubricant protectent ARMY here HUH

Chris_ · 09-22-2007, 10:31 PM

Militec is the best gun oil out there. You put it on, shoot the gun to get it hot, then clean it again and wipe the oil off. It goes into the metal, so there is no oil residue left on the gun to collect dirt and grime. Sent my cousin a load of it while he was in the desert, and he loved the stuff.

kairo · 09-22-2007, 11:33 PM

i store mine in a tub of salt water

AZG23 · 09-22-2007, 11:46 PM

it's a GLOCk...why is he cleaning it..?

j/k...WD-40 will work as a cleaner...BUT you gotta strip em down. I personally use Hoppes #9 with a toothbrush and a boresnake for my GLOCKS...then lube the appropriate places with Royal Purple...

Realistically..you dont have to use anything on a GLOCK to protect it.

**FXSTCHEWY** · 09-23-2007, 06:44 AM

Yep, says he never strips them down, just a WD40 bath and air dry to remove the excess.....I might try it on one of my cheap guns but not on my favorite stuff. I don't really see how it can remove much residue without a brush. Chewy

**R.T.** · 09-23-2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FXSTCHEWY

Talking about gun cleaning with a co-worker yesterday and he says he Only uses WD40 to clean his Glock's, says he never takes them apart, sprays WD40 all over then blows the gun down with air to get off the extra. Anybody have a opinion on this good or bad? says he has been cleaning his guns like this for 25 years. Chewy

Uhm, he's an idiot!

wil badger · 09-23-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by redsport

Hoppe's #9

thats all i use

tuckinauster · 09-23-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by redsport

Hoppe's #9

x3 or whatever we're on now

09-22-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
Stocker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 817 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Dunno how good it is, but maybe not too bad... It's a Water Displacer (the WD in WD-40) plus a light lubricant. I'd have two concerns: 1)How long will it protect the metal, and 2) how much dust etc will end up sticking on it? Certainly better than nothing, just maybe not the best for that purpose. __________________ 1995 5.2 ZJ Sold... but still in the family Stocker

09-22-2007, 11:46 PM	#11
AZG23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Surprise,AZ Posts: 667 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	it's a GLOCk...why is he cleaning it..? j/k...WD-40 will work as a cleaner...BUT you gotta strip em down. I personally use Hoppes #9 with a toothbrush and a boresnake for my GLOCKS...then lube the appropriate places with Royal Purple... Realistically..you dont have to use anything on a GLOCK to protect it. __________________ Brad B. "If you cant understand that, your face needs to be set ablaze with kerosene and promptly put out with a wet brick."

09-22-2007, 08:35 PM	#4
default_user It's a Roobicon Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,677 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Doesn't even field strip it? Can't clean the carbon buildup without tearing it down and taking a brush to it. I'm an old Army guy so I prefer CLP.