FireClean, in a new press release, states that the use of cooking oils as firearm lubricants is dangerous and could lead to the destruction of your firearm and injury – potentially even loss of life.
FireClean has stated to me that they have NEVER used or even tested canola or soybean oils such as Crisco cooking oils as part of their formulation.
Furthermore, they have repeatedly said that the only relevant testing when it comes to a firearm lubricant is lots of shooting. Lab tests and assumptions about chemical characteristics need not apply.
So if they have never live fire tested these common cooking oils, how do they know that using them as firearm lubricants could lead to firearm damage or injury/death?
Hey Andrew,
Theres no mention of this in their press release, but has anyone else ever conducted the tests of cooking oils as firearm lubricants? Maybe they’re getting to that from some other partner in the industry and therefore putting the warning out?
I should disclaim that I didn’t read your initial post on FIREClean, just the one regarding the Vickers Tactical YouTube video, so apologies if you’re already addressed this.
Thanks,
-Hassan
No worries, I haven’t directly addressed it. I am currently conducting such a test, but these things take time. Hope you’re well.
At this point it’s just getting a bit ridiculous.
Right after this came out I lubed 2 of my ARs with Vegetable oil and Crisco Canola oil.
because, hey if it works, cheap gun lube, right?
Within two days the Vegetable oil had gummed up
very difficult to clean off.
Within a week the canola oil had turned into something more like syrup. Very sticky, carrier was hard to move back.
Destruction of my firearms? I don’t think so.
But I am sure if I left it long enough they would cease to function.
That’s enough for me to be convinced Fireclean isn’t Crisco, as I’ve been using it for a year without any signs of it degrading.
Interesting. I put Crisco on two ARs weeks ago and haven’t noticed that.
Maybe I’m storing it differently
And it is oil that has been sitting in the pantry for a long time.
I degreased them and applied it the same as I would fireclean
Well I’ll buy some new oil and try again.
I put six drops, one each in specific places, on the BCG after using simple green to strip the old oil off the metal.
Same lubrication method used with FireClean during the LG 40k steel vs brass test – still to my knowledge the highest volume test involving FireClean.
I double checked the rifles today and they were slick, not gummy at all.
I have been following your posts about FireClean with great interest.
1. I think that you have been very fair throughout, which is refreshing. While pointing out (ahem) certain flaws in FireClean’s marketing, you do not hesitate to point out that you and others have had good experience with the product
2. You have given a good demonstration of what it means to be an informed consumer. I do not suggest that we all run to the nearest lab every time we buy a new product to find out what’s in it, but you have tried to go beyond the manufacturer’s marketing literature AND internet opinions
Well done, sir! I look forward to seeing more.
Has anyone contacted Renewable Lubricants Inc? They make vegetable based automotive and industrial lubricants including a number of motor oils which might be suitable for firearms. At $12-13 a quart it’s much cheaper, and would worth investigating. http://renewablelube.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=98_67_68_75&product_id=169
Funny they haven’t actually denied it being a crisco/vegetable oil like substance in any of their responses. Rather, they deny it being a “relabeled” crisco.
enough about Fireclean. time for some fresh gun news.
Someone should scientifically compare Froglube, Seal 1 and TrackLube+ to see if these are all one and the same.