Thread: CRC or WD40 for maintenance?

I have been using Hoppes #9 for 50+ years, followed by a light spray of CRC 556 or WD40 (just whichever one is handy) and wiped off with a oily cloth. I have never had a problem with the blueing with CRC (and I treat my good collector's items the same way). Some people do over-clean their firearms. Just look after the bores without over-thinking it, just enough oil to prevent rust on external surafces, a touch of lube on sliding surfaces, and remove crud from the nooks and crannies as soon as you notice it. There are heaps of products on the market, all touting themselves as the 'best'. The reality is that they are all much the same. I have tried lots of them and keep going back to Hoppes #9 for its superior fouling removal.

Originally Posted by gundoc

I have been using Hoppes #9 for 50+ years, followed by a light spray of CRC 556 or WD40 (just whichever one is handy) and wiped off with a oily cloth. I have never had a problem with the blueing with CRC (and I treat my good collector's items the same way). Some people do over-clean their firearms. Just look after the bores without over-thinking it, just enough oil to prevent rust on external surafces, a touch of lube on sliding surfaces, and remove crud from the nooks and crannies as soon as you notice it. There are heaps of products on the market, all touting themselves as the 'best'. The reality is that they are all much the same. I have tried lots of them and keep going back to Hoppes #9 for its superior fouling removal.

Ah, love potion number 9. That is what I use and seems to work fine. Every so often I'll use some special copper remover.

I did suggest that if TR put a dab of Hoppes #9 behind her ears she'd be likely to attract the right type of guy.