Tavor and Glock MALFUNCTION - Frog LUBE

FoxAlpha said:
I could see how bad or no lube could cause the short stroking in the tavor (increased friction), but I don't see how light primer strikes could possibly be due to lubrication. You didn't stuff a wad of frog lube into the firing pin channel on your glock did you?
I've never used frog lube..
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Maybe he lubed the firing pin channel on his glock. Laugh2
 
Phat Eagle said:
Most people who hate FrogLube are using it wrong... The instructions tell you to heat your parts up and put it on. Let it cool, then wipe the excess OFF. It's that last part that most people miss, and causes the gummy mess so many hate.
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as opposed to other lubes that you just put on without having to go through the song and dance routine beforehand? I'm sold on this troublesome lube that you speak of!! I have too much time on my hands!

DEBRUSK519 said:
x2-- You really need to read the instructions before using frog lube. You cant just slather it on like other lubes. Even when I was using it wrong I never had it cause a malfunction though........Also I dont think it is very good for storing firearms as it does start to break down very quickly.
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whaaaattt...? It becomes useless after a while and I have to redo the whole rigamarole all over again? I'm in heaven!!!

Please tell me where I can get this stuff so I can throw away all my superior alternatives immediately!!!
 
FYI, here's a comprehensive test of all the major lubes out there, tested on lubricity, rust proofing and smell - Frog Lube won:

http://www.shootersforum.com/gun-cleaning/91566-results-gun-care-product-evaluation.html

However... despite Weapon Shield not being in the top of the controlled test, and seemingly at the bottom of the lubricity test, the people who actually USE it for cleaning and lubing guns love the stuff with a 100% success rate, eg.:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=283726

.. which is why I use it. Goes to show that controlled test is one thing, actual use is another. One thing that is really missing from the controlled test is being able to stay on the gun despite sand, dust, powder and continuous use - this is where Weaponshield is superior to other products. Although it was the "worst" in the lubricity tests, that's not because it's bad, it's because it's good - it just stays on. Many people attest that after continuous shooting, the dirt just falls off with WS unlike other lubes - this implies that other lubes have come off the surface of the gun and thus is no longer protecting the gun, whereas the WS product has stayed on and continues to protect and provide lubrication.
 
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444shooter said:
Never bought into the frog lube hype. CLP has worked fine for me all these years.
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I've read that a much requested lube by soldiers serving in the sand box is for all the CLP you care to send. The system doesn't supply it in sufficient quantities.

As for the odour of Ballistol, best description I've heard is that it's reminiscent of the odour emanating from the "puck" in a truck stop urinal.
 
I use frog lube because its non toxic and smells nice. I clean my guns in the living room while watching TV so don't really want to use motor oil and hoppes.

Been hearing good things about Fireclean but I have a bunch of frog lube to work through so maybe in a few years when my tub of paste and bottle of liquid runs out.

I did my black badge in -30 degree weather and didn't have any issues with my pistol. Haven't had my AR's out in extreme cold, but haven't had any issues when its been slightly below freezing.
 
Used froglube on my tavor and glock from new for 8 and 5 months respectively, only lube the guns ever saw until I switched to fireclean.

Only problems I had with the froglube was after not going to the range for a few weeks it got a little gummy, even when I wiped them off before storage. I tend to only get out twice a month or so and when its cold 8+ months out of the year lube that gets gummy and does not like the cold was no good for me.

For about 1 month I was getting out a couple times a week and had 0 problems. The lube is made to be used in guns to get used, not stored.

Have not had a single issue with fireclean since I switched.

I would have no problem using froglube again if I had the time to get out more often.
 
int3grity said:
What the?? I have to do all that with frog lube? I have just been spraying the stuff on!
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wipe it off immediately, it will dry into goo and gum up everything, learned it the hard way, I got a bottle for free, did not see any bad review at the time.
some guy even recommended to spay onto the BCG, yeah, do that and have the rifle sitting in the safe for a month or 2 you will have a temporary paperweight until you clean all the goo off.

that said, froglube is still good for cleaning, and it smells nice and is non toxic, just don't use it as lube, ironic really, it's call a lube but a ####ty one that is.
 
I'be never had issues with frog lube on my personal guns. But I have seen the result of improper application. My suggestion to the OP; buy FIREclean and forger the rest. Thank me later.
 
I have used CLP in conditions ranging from "rifle too hot to touch hot" to "moustache freezes instantly cold" with no lube issues. I live Canada, a lube that only works in California temps is no good for me.
 
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