What do you use? and why? Share the wisdom.
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Gun lubricants and plenty of them.
Because they are made for guns.
Right wrong or indifferent you won’t change my mind.
Got a gun channel? Put 'er here buddy!
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Used to use hoppes. Now I use Breakfree CLP.
I like it because it’s proven through military use and can clean and lube all the same without multiple products.
Never had any issues with either product though.
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After 5 years of experimenting with different cleaners and lubricants I started using Slip2000.
I always wanted something that was easy to use with quick results.
I actually use a of mix Slip2000 lube with Slip2000 grease, it gives a perfect consistency for every firearm for any weather / temperature conditions.
Additionally Slip2000 doesn’t require a cleaner… all the crap can be easily removed with paper towel.
If I find any spots hard to be reached or want super fast cleaning process then I’m using Hornady One Shot spray.
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I use a, ultrasonic cleaner for most of my handguns, for both cleaning and lube.
The unit I use is a basic one from VEVOR, large enough to easily hold the gun parts.
(Side note - The drain on my unit failed after the first use. I dismantled the drain, and found there was some kind of strange o-ring or gasket right at the valve that was basically blocking off the flow. Removed it, and it has worked great since.)
I use two different solutions, both from Lyman Turbo Sonic. One is a cleaner in a concentrated form (dilute with water). The other is a lube you use as-is. Both can be saved and re-used.
NOTE - I said above I clean MOST of my handguns. This stuff works great on any gun, but NOT on some accessories. So unless you can easily remove them without messing up any calibrations, do not run things like red dots through the ultrasonic.
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This is very interesting. I typically use OTIS and OTIS-related products, but this looks like something worth exploring. What I really appreciate about OTIS is both their customer service and the quality of their products. They make versatile cleaning kits that cover just about every type of firearm. Back when I was on patrol, I carried a compact handgun/rifle kit that was about the size of a hockey puck. it was also nice that they provided discousnts for law enforcement and military so that helped me quite a bit.
The only recurring issue I’ve experienced with OTIS has been related to sealant on new products. If purchased and stored for later use, I’ve occasionally noticed leaks, though I haven’t been able to pinpoint the exact source. When I reached out to OTIS, they acknowledged it as something they’re working on and have been excellent about standing behind their products, even replacing both new and older items that developed leaks.
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Otis has great products. I still keep few of their CLP 085 Wipes. These are perfect on field, when other methods of cleaning / lubrication are not possible.
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Wilson Combat Ultima Lube.
I’ve used others that were pretty thin and pretty much seeped out while in the safe. The WC lube is kind of slimy and seems to stay in place. Plus, I have a handful of Kimber 1911s. But if I use WC magazines, some WC parts, AND use WC lube, I’m pretty much shooting a WC 1911 for one fourth the price. 
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I use Lucas Contact Cleaner to clean away the gun powder, residue, then use Lucas CLP to lubricate and protection coating, also for lubricating I use Break Free Performance Synthetic Gun Oil on sliding/moving parts.
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Oh absolutely. I really enjoy their ripcord products as well.
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Where on the firearm do you use the grease?
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I started out with big bottles of HOPPES 9. One a cleaner, the other an oil.
Cleaned one long gun yesterday, getting ready for a Fall hunt. My clumsy a _ _ spilled the HOPPES one too many times.
Just yesterday I finally ordered a new set, but Shooters Lube. It worked OK for me but what I liked most is its little to no odor. The liquids themselves are clear. Shipping was free.
Apparently we can’t use firearm solvents on air guns, because it can damage the seals/gaskets, they make/sell special cleansers/oils safer to use on airguns.
Just heard the night time insects in the trees, some last hurraha’s of summer like weather.
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It’s not a grease anymore, once mixed with lube. It look like heavy and thick oil.
I just rub all internal moving parts with my fingers with that mixture, like regular lube.
Because of the consistency it doesn’t go anywhere, staying where I put it.
And cleaning is easy by using paper towel or blue towel
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I put it on the parts that show wear.
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I use OUTERS CHOKE TUBE AND GUN GREASE under stocks and fore ends that are not easy to get at unless you take the gun apart, long term coverage. 
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SUPER GREAT VIDEO!!! I mostly agree with you. I am a retired Police Armorer. For a cleaner, I use the clear cleaners (Battle Borne, Outers, Birchwood Casey’s Gun Scrubber or just about any of the “clear cleaners”), never Hoppes. I have on a rare occasion been caught with my pants down and used some Military bore solvent as a pre cleaner Before using gun scrubber. The department had given me gallons of that stuff. Gun Scrubber is like a can of Carburetor cleaner. It is some of the best stuff you will ever use (especially after you already used another cleaner first). For a lubricant / protectant, EEZOX EEZOX EEZOX!!! My Chief at one time as a favor, had me go over one of our residents hunting rifles (a Remington 30-06) for an Alaskan hunt. When he came back he was raving about how his rifle never gummed up and got sluggish. He demanded to know what I used, now that is what he uses.
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Keep It Simple Stupid…
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