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The CLP products do a pretty good job of cleaning, but I’m less than enthusiastic about their abilities to lubricate – let alone protect – the workings of a gun. The amount of product left behind isn’t large, and I remain skeptical that there is enough to reduce friction as well as serve to prevent corrosion.

That isn’t to say that a CLP can’t be of use, as they generally clean pretty well. If you choose such a product, I recommend that you consider it as a cleaner only and choose the appropriate oil to actually lubricate.

A CLP product is best used by wiping away the bulk of dirty solvent solution, taking most of the dirt and grime while allowing the carrier to evaporate and leaving behind a thin coating of lubricant which serves to augment that which you apply yourself.

Can I use lubricants that aren’t for firearms?

Certainly! There’s nothing special about a lubricant ‘designed’ for firearms. As I’ve mentioned, guns in general (and revolvers in particular) don’t make great demands on their lubricants. Compared to some industrial machines, which operate with continuous high loads at high speeds and generate lots of heat, a gun really isn’t all that tough. Especially when you consider that the vast majority of time the gun is actually sitting idle, it should be pretty clear that it doesn’t take a whole lot to keep one running.