Permatex anti sieze

[glocker21]

Has anyone used Permatex anti sieze lubricant on ARs? I run it on my 1911s and have been please, but an AR is another animal entirely

[dubb-1]

I cannot think of any reason to use anti-zeize, from Permatex or any other manufacturer, on a firearm unless it is the only thing available.

[watchluvr4ever]

I use Uncle Mike's Gun-Tite on my handguns. It is the same formula as the purple or blue Loctite. It really stays put but can easily be reversed if needed with no heat required. I have used it on grip screws and on rear sight set screws.

[Robb Jensen]

The only place that might make sense for an anti-seize would be the receiver extension to lower receiver. Moly grease for me has never failed there so I've never had a reason to switch.

[taliv]

i use anti-sieze on the threads on my suppressor. makes it easier (read: not impossible) to take off after extended firing session

[watchluvr4ever]

shoot, I saw the word Permatex in the title and thought this thread was about Loctite. My bad!

[Kurt Reifert]

Anti-sieze is a lousy lubricant, if that's what you're using it for.
I guess this got started when guys saw it on new Glocks.
Do yourself a favor and use a real gun lubricant like Slip 2000.
Companies spend thousands of dollars developing and testing gun lubricants for a reason.

[MASP7]

The only place that might make sense for an anti-seize would be the receiver extension to lower receiver. Moly grease for me has never failed there so I've never had a reason to switch.

Not sure why you would use it there, but I always use anti-seize on the barrel nut threads, and also on the threads of my Noveske Krink brake.

I would imagine it's poor substitute for a real lubricant, but it works well for its intended purpose- high temps and dissimilar metals.

[Bat Guano]

It's intended for parts that are liable to corrode, rust, or carbon up and make future disassembly difficult or impossible. I first became convinced of its value when I used it on exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe studs and nuts.

I have found it useful on M1 and M1A gas lock screws, and used it to install M1 barrels. Those are pretty heavy duty assembly/removal items at times.

Can't see using it for normal lubrication purposes on firearms unless there is just nothing else at hand. That includes the AR.

[glocker21]

thanks for the input guys