RIG & Clenzoil

[Big Norm]

There have discussions before on this subject and I remember being confussed before. To me RIG is an excellent GREASE that has the consistency of Petrolium Jelly. But CLENZOIL is a product that that has a viscosity a little thicker than WD-40. It never struck me as an oil or a lubricant even though it is advertised as a lubricant. I use it to break loose rust. Maybe as a lubricant between frequent shooting its OK. But not for long term storage. I think that it depends on the intentions that you have for your gun.


A question that I would like to ask is just what constitutes a "good" oil (Maybe the absence of sulfur and other impurities?)? Why not clean car oil? Modern technology has immproved car oil to remove many impurities.


I agree that RIG is good stuff. But why not Petrolium Jelly? Its a byproduct of oil and has the same stickum as the more expensive RIG. And it can be purchased at any drug store. Just because a company has a good advertising account does not necessarily make it a superior product.


For a good slide action on the Lugers rails, why not use a silicone based oil or a silicone spray itself with an oil coating? I use silicone on the electric outside steps and the door latches on my motorhome because oil attracts lots of dirt. But silicone does not.

Big Norm