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I use in many other applications. Not on the application my life may depend on.
And I carry a Taurus! 
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Not going to watch the video but it probably works, however I would rather use a lubricant that was designed for the purpose. Itās like fishing for me, I can catch fish with corn sure and itās what I used my entire childhood because it was cheap and available. But as an adult, I will pay a little more for the power bait because it just works better.
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WD 40 is not a lubricant, it is a water displacement. It will work well with removing rust but the gun needs a lubrication. This is why I posted this video.
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WD40 is better than nothing.. meaning if you are running your gun hard and you donāt have anything else than WD40 iin your pocket and butter in your fridgeā¦ WD40 is your choice.
But as @Todd30 mentioned.. itās not a lubricantā¦ even looks and feels like one.
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Amen to that! The only time Iāve ever used WD40 (never on guns) has been as a de-greaser to clean mechanical parts before drying them off and then applying an actual lubricant. WD40 is a lubricant remover.
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Though lots of good uses.
Iāve not, mainly because so many other options specifically made for āJake from Statefarmā.
However, if I ever really need to clean or oil it one time but didnāt have my kit, Iād not be completely opposed to it. Especially if the finish is āfactoryā.
If one had a paint job, Iād be too afraid to use WD-40. I once used WD-40 to remove a stubborn paint stain on my carās body. I heard that āin a pinchā, someone used chicken fat, but I would never recommend it. I guess best to know in advance - what works, the risks and side effects.
Been seeing different different metals, finishes, wood stocks/grips, and plastics being used - not sure howād they react.
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If you live/hunt in below 0 weather WD40 is your friend. 
I have used it for years and years for many purposes and never had a problem.
Does WD40 freeze? WD40 does freeze like most other liquids. However, the temperature it freezes at might be different than you would expect. The consistency of the WD40 begins to solidify and has a āgummyā texture at temperatures around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. It will thicken and freeze at -81.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
As experts in survival prepping, we know that WD40 is important for many purposes. WD40 can be used to lubricate firearms, prevent rusting, protect tools, and put a stop to loud and squeaky sounds. It is essential for hinges on doors to be silent, so your location is never apparent.
In addition, WD40 can help repel bugs, especially mosquitoes, over standing water, making it difficult for spiders to build webs. It can also be used as a water displacement tool, which can help winterize your shoes. Does WD40 freeze? WD40 is essential for survival, so it is necessary to know that it could freeze when exposed to extreme cold.
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No. I learned my lesson.
K-Y lubricant can also be your friend when it freezes.
In the Arctic theyād remove all lubricants from camera equipment and re-lube with K-Y
Returning to more temperate climes, the K-Y is easily removed, and the gear can be re-lube with the real deal.
Donāt ask me how I know.
The next time you go to CVS, ask for a tube of K-Y and tell āem itās for your pistol LOL!
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LOL. Good to know, thanks for the tip. Now I will have to move some from the bedroom to my cleaning kit.
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I donāt use WD40 on the guns, I just clean, lube and wipe down with CLP, and just put a small drop of gun oil on the slide rails.
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I use Shooter Lube Stage 1 and 2.
I believe WD stands for Water Displacement. The Shooter Lube Stage 1 is hydrophobic.
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I tried āShooter Lubeā brand again last week, both the cleanser and bottle of oil. I also like that they are little to no odor.
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