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All of the oils sold for use on guns work pretty well, and I’ve found – despite claims from the people selling the stuff – that there really isn’t a whole lot of advantage to one over another. Any of them will do the job if applied correctly.

The only products with which I have reservations are the CLP (cleaner-lubricant-protectant) products and the various ‘miracle’ lubricants. There’s a lot of crossover between these.

The handiest piece of cleaning gear is the ‘GI toothbrush.’ Available in nylon and brass bristles – get one of each.

What is CLP?

The CLP concept is that one product can serve multiple uses: cleaning, lubricating, and protecting against corrosion (rust), thus the ‘CLP’ moniker. They’re sold on ease of use: you only need one product to do everything.

CLP solutions are usually composed of a volatile solvent and a very light mineral oil. The solvent serves to lift the dirt and suspend it in the solution, and as the solvent evaporates the oil is left behind. (It can be argued that the original Hatcher’s bore cleaner, of which Ed’s Red is a modern version, is the original CLP product.)