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    Bill- i think you are stretching the truth out a tad far. The testing done earlier this year, and the subject of the trade paper article, had to do only with M4 Carbines and M16A4 Rifles.
    There were no commercial guns involved, regardless of the maker.
    For you to suggest that the study showed anything to do with other than an
    M4/ M16A4 is like trying to compare apples with softballs.
    I think everyone understands your agenda, but it is beyond my feeble powers of comprehension to make sense out of your post- reproduced below, and how it relates to the test in any size, shape or form.

    "applying to the numbers posted on this forum a lubed Bushmaster IS IN FACT MORE RELIABLE THAN A COLT FIREARM OF SIMILAR DESIGN RUNNING IN A DRY CONFIGURATION. "

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    A Question for Pat

    Quote Originally Posted by Pat_Rogers View Post
    My pleasure!
    Pat;

    On the subject of Lube, what ever happened to the teflon liquid Triflow? Why did that fall off the track when considering good lube? Im not sure the stuff is even made any longer but I remember it being the 'only lube you will ever need' years ago. From a historical perspective, was the stuff too expensive or did it somehow fail stress testing?

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    I'd like to know that answer as well, as I think I still have a can of that stashed somewhere.
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    Ive been using the "Ultima-Lube"grease I got through Wilson Combat in my gun. Is this acceptable or do I need to try something else?

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    Sidewinder6; Gunfixr,
    It is still being marketed. I don't recall ever using it, and not sure if i have seen any advertisements for it in the gun trade in years.

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    I used Tri-Flow exclusively when I was a kid racing mountain bikes. That stuff was gold for drivetrain lube. I bet I still have some in a tool box I'll try on an AR next time I go to the range. I'm a grease guy normally (TW25B) but it can't hurt to try.

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    I was introduced to it as a weapons lube but this goes back more then 20 years ago. As I understood, the lube is micro sized teflon in a lube base which reduced friction significantly against worn parts. A single drop of the stuff went a long way, probably like many of the newer lubes discussed.

    I was curious how this stuff went by the wayside and didnt realize that it was still marketed. But in either case, I was considering this question in the context of maintaining a well lubed AR. I havent tried the Slip lube.

    Thanks for your feedback.

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    I try to beat this into my friends. In fact, I lube all my guns very well. It's just common sense that metal rubbing on metal creates a helluva lot of friction so why not have a barrier inbetween?

    My AR receives the most lube, usually right in the exhaust ports.

    Except for the AR, oil doesn't need to be pouring out all the cracks but they are happy for it.
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    I have tried teflon type lube 2 times, 2 kinds and they were good until it got below freezing. the bolt actually was gummed and moved slowly when let fly home.

    when warmed above 30 degrees it was very good.
    since , I stick to what is well known to work. I would hate to have that happen at the wrong time.

    but a few drops of your favorite in the carriers vent holes once in a while is good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xm15 View Post
    I have tried teflon type lube 2 times, 2 kinds and they were good until it got below freezing. the bolt actually was gummed and moved slowly when let fly home.

    when warmed above 30 degrees it was very good.
    since , I stick to what is well known to work. I would hate to have that happen at the wrong time.

    but a few drops of your favorite in the carriers vent holes once in a while is good.
    Thanks for your thoughts.

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