breakfree clp or militec-1?

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ive been looking around locally and i just cant find militec, but ive found breakfree clp for some cheap prices, and ive read some people use that.
is militec really that much better that i should order it online?
or should i just grab some clp for $3-4 and use it?
 
Both are excellent products, but I read a comparison done and it showed that BreakFree CLP does a better job of rust prevention than MiliTech.
 
as far as i know militec is not a rust inhibitor, but it is a great lubricant.
 
Militec is a good lubricant, especially for guns-as it does not attract dirt and lint when properly applied.
Bill
 
When it comes to knives, I haven't really noticed any significant difference in the performance of the various "high performance" lubricants.

I suspect this is due to my cleaning/lubricating more then neccessary.

That said, give the CLP a try. A small bottle will last virtually forever, and then you can continue looking for the Militec. And, consider that Breakfree was considered "the" stuff a time.
 
more looking for a lube than anything, dont really think rust is much of a problem for me
 
rentz said:
ive been looking around locally and i just cant find militec, but ive found breakfree clp for some cheap prices, and ive read some people use that.
is militec really that much better that i should order it online?
or should i just grab some clp for $3-4 and use it?
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Absolutely grab some clp. It's cheap and has alot of uses around the house.

I use militec on my guns, and break free on my non-stainless blades. I use militec on pivots.
 
I have used Breakfree CLP for many years on all type of steel tools, guns, knives, fishing tackle, etc. I like it so much I buy it in gallon size containers and then put it in 1 pt spray bottles. It is my version of WD-40 around the house, shop, and garage. I first used in when I was overseas involved in a small domestic dispute in SE Asia involving the citizens of the northern part of the country trying to take over the citizens of the southern part of the country. Then it was just called "Breakfree". The new stuff has more corrosion resistent goodies in it I think.

Here is a review from another gun nut that I stashed in my "favorites" section that may be of interest.

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

I think both are a good lube but I like the little added goodies (and the easy price and availability of Breakfree CLP).

http://www.botac.com/breakfreeclp4.html

Breakfree makes "Rem-Oil" for Remington. So if you can't find it get the Rem-Oil.
 
Another strong vote for Breakfree.
Check out thier website , thier claims are proven and the stuff works.
:thumbup:
 
Everyone is right-on about CLP. It kept my M-16 A1 running really well while I was in the Marine Corps and it keeps my weapons running well now. The Corps wouldn't let me bring my A1 home with me so I had to settle on a M1A National Match. Just curious--where do you find the BIG containers of it? I'd like to get my hands on a large supply too. Best--Jim SEMPER FI
 
cool, think ill just run out and get some breakfree this weekend , since i cant get militec locally it seems, plus breakfree is really cheap.
 
Advice on BF CLP.
This is from an old Jarhead buddy of mine , BF works best if you let it "cure".
Warm up whatever metal you'll be spraying it on (not hot-hot , but warm :) )
and spary on some BF , I like to use a q-tip or even my *clean* finger to spread it around and then let it sit overnight to penetrate. Mind you this is for say , an allready cleaned firearm or knife , etc.
Wipe off the excess and walla ! your done.
This stuff is a god-send on firearms , when I go to the range with my Pop , he has to use solvent and then oil to clean his pistol while I use my all in one and am done in a few minutes , plus if you use BF regularly it makes cleaning that much easier , the bulk of your residue wipes right off with a towel.
Anyways , yes it's awesome stuff and I am very glad I was turned onto this from a friend.
 
Take it from this former jarhead.

BF's old formula was a better lubricant than the new formula. It was thicker, and had a slight yellowish tint to it.

Then sometime after I got out of the military ('84), BF changed the formula to the thin stuff we see today. From what I understand BF no longer even supplies it to the military.

The new formula is far too thin to be a good long lasting lubricant. May work well in the lab and may neutralize corrosive primers on older .50 caliber ammo still in inventory, but in the field copious amounts of it are required for adequate lubrication. Remember the whole idea of lube is a film so that rough metal surfaces do not rub together. That's why if you put break free in your crankcase, your car wont run far.

Further, the solvents and preservatives in break free attracts all sorts of crud, especially on a firearm, which quickly turns whatever residue is left into a crusty goo that can be difficult to remove.

Militec works far better as a lube on firearms, will work in your crankcase as well and makes cleaning far easier. Although it is not a solvent. It provides some rust protection.

Bottom line is adequate 3 in 1 products simply do not exist, no matter what the Pentagon wants to believe. They are a compromise product that preserves better than it does anything else (this is actually how the product was developed, as a metal preservative in high sulfuric acid environs).

But BF is an an excellent product for carbon steel knife blades where alot of lubricative qualities are not required, but preservation and protection against environmental conditions is the main goal. It also has many uses around the house.

It is also an adequate firearms lube, although must be applied regularly and often to continue to offer adequate lubrication. And the firearm must be kept very clean.

So what do I use and how do I use it?

I use BF on most things around the house including my carbon knife blades, locks, etc....

I use militec on my firearms for lubrication and use hoppes elite gun cleaner as a cleaning solvent. If I need a stronger solvent I use lighter fluid or a dedicated copper cleaner.

I get Militec from the website;

www.militec1.com

And I get BF at wally world in the spray can.
 
all i really need is a good conditioning lube for the pivot point of my knives, to ensure they continue to open smoothly. not too concerned about rust
 
rentz said:
all i really need is a good conditioning lube for the pivot point of my knives, to ensure they continue to open smoothly. not too concerned about rust
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I use Corrosion-X on my knives and every other moving part around the house.
I love the stuff and have never found anything better.
 
I've been using Militec on my Balisong and this suff is a great lubricant. I just bought some CLP for general use. Militec works best when you hit it with a hair dryer.
 
grabbed some clp today, ill see how i like it, if it isnt what i want for my knife pivot points, then i can alwayse use it around the house
 
Best lube I've ever used for pivot points is FP-10 Lubricant Elite. Breakfree CLP seems a bit heavier and "stickier"; excellent for overall corrosion protection. IMO, Militec simply does not create the smoothness and glide that FP-10 does.
 
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