I'm doing a personal opinion poll for this lubricant called Gun Butter. I'm posting it in both the General Handgun and the General Rifle forums because I didn't find a Cleaning and Maintenance forum.
So, with that said, has anyone used the product called Gun Butter? If so, what do you think about it? It is on the pricey side so what is your opinion based on it as far as cost versus the job it does?
Well fellow shooters this is what I've decided to do about this Gun Butter based on a reply from a company rep..
I attempted to simply request a "small sample" ( because I just wanted to try it and it isn't cheap) maybe enough to do 1 handgun and 1 rifle, each 1 time, and the reply was, that this is why we made and now offer the smaller pen oiler, which by the way is still $8.95 for a mere 1/4 fl. oz.+ S&H.
I made it a point to mention about the pros getting samples and in the reply it stated that they, the pros, personally asked for it. Well I'm sorry, but, I'm not stupid. I know pros, actors and athletes alike get things given to them to try in return for their opinion/s and or endorsement.
I also read the links to the pro shooters that the site has/uses for endorsements and copy and pasted some of them into my reply back telling this person to please not insult my intelligence. I showed him where Todd Jarrett stated he gets stuff sent to him constantly asking him to try it. I showed him where Lisa Munson said she was asked to try it and sent a few other quotes. None of which said out right, after asking for a sample of this stuff called Gun Butter and being sent it blah blah blah...
So if any of you decide to try it, let me know what you think. As I told this rep. I think since what I've been using for about 10yrs. now is working and continues to work fine, that for now I'll just stick with it!
G_Meister
P.S. I also stated I didn't expect a sample, not even a small one. But it don't hurt to ask.
G-Meister
Last edited by GlockMeister; 01-03-2008 at 06:05 PM.
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This is an update. Original post was about Gun Butter.
This is an update. I found a link to a test that was done by Todd Jarrett. In this test, a Para PXT 1911 SSP was used. The test was to see what kind of heat is generated when this type of gun shoots 1000 rounds of .45ACP hardball ammo as well as some international frangible ammunition to see how the gun would hold up.
The update, the gun, if you watch all the videos, especially the preparation video, the firearm was was thoroughly cleaned with a solvent/degreaser and then lubricated with Gun Butter, if you look close and pay attention, you'll see the little bottle of GB on the bench and used.
After watching this and doing a little more research, I've gone the other direction and changed my mind and have decided to give the combo package they offer a try. So if you're interested, or just want to watch 1000 rounds fired from a .45, check it out.
After watching the entire demonstration/test, they never mentioned what they used to lubricate the firearm. Probably didn't want to give a free plug, who knows. But as he, Todd Jarrett was cleaning and lubing it, there was the little bottle of GB he picked up and used.
I'm not a salesman for this stuff. I was curious about it, posted the topic to see if anyone has/had ever used it trying to determine if it would be worth it to try. After my initial inquiry and with the replies I got not only on the forum but from the website for GB itself, I wasn't all the impressed nor convinced. However, after watching this and getting a little more input from other places and people, I've changed my mind and I'm going to give it a try.
I'll let you know.
G-Meister
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Last edited by GlockMeister; 01-23-2008 at 03:02 AM.
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G.M I clicked on the site you posted and I'm very impressed and interested. Looks like weve got an outstanding product now that will prevent wear on our firearms.
Thanks for posting this ...A.H
Pure anhydrous lanolin on the camming surfaces slicks up a bolt action better than anything I've ever tried. Dunno how it'd do in subzero conditions, but ordinary freezing weather's no problem with it. You don't see the sheep's wool turn stiff when it gets cold, do you?
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Pure anhydrous lanolin on the camming surfaces slicks up a bolt action better than anything I've ever tried. Dunno how it'd do in subzero conditions, but ordinary freezing weather's no problem with it. You don't see the sheep's wool turn stiff when it gets cold, do you?
If I can find the link again, I'll post it, but what I found was someone else had this same thought and concern of how this stuff would perform in the cold. So they proceeded to degrease an Ar I believe, as directed before use with Gun Butter, and then lubed it with GB. Then proceeded to put the firearm in a freezer where it stay for 5 days. Took it out and it ran flawlessly. Let me find it and I'll post it when I do.
This I could swear was where I also saw or found the link to the test that someone did sticking it in the freezer. I know I wasn't imagining it? Or was I? lol But I will keep searching.
Here is a link to a company that decided to do a completely independent test, in regards to rust prevention with many products. They are based near a body of water that puts a lot of salt in the air and humidity. So they wanted to know what would or does protect best. You might want to check it out, they may have results to something you currently use. I did email them asking that they include Gun Butter in the test and will email and ask again.
Pure anhydrous lanolin on the camming surfaces slicks up a bolt action better than anything I've ever tried. Dunno how it'd do in subzero conditions, but ordinary freezing weather's no problem with it. You don't see the sheep's wool turn stiff when it gets cold, do you?
OK, I wasn't able to use the direct link to answer your question Ricochet, for purposes of not causing problems with another forum. So I simply copy and pasted this guys independent results of a test he did. I hope it has answered your question.
I e-mailed mark turney at gun butter about the cold weather properties and told him to log on and talk to us, that we would appreciate it, his reply:
I apologize for not writing in the forums. I cannot write without information seeming like an enforcement, add, or sales pitch.
I am responding to your request with words from a great gunsmith from your
State. I hope this helps you.
(I have no clue which state he speaks of ? G-Meister). But he goes on to say this...
Gun Butter is what every gun has on it when it leaves my shop. I did a
freeze test before I started to carry and sell it. I degreased a gun completely then lubed it with Gun Butter and placed it in our deep freezer, about 5 days later I remembered it and took it out with a magazine all loaded up and went outside to the farm field accost the street and fired the full magazine of 12 rounds in rapid fire, not a single hint of it being frozen other then my cold hand.
The gun iced up pretty fast with it being a hot humid day but it functioned just like a gun that was the same ambient temperature. I then took a bottle of Gun Butter and placed it in the deep
freezer, took it out the next day and it was no thicker.
Being a total synthetic blend, developed by Boeing Aircraft Engineering Design Team who are themselves competitive shooters and had access to some of the leading edge components they started formulating and about 6 years later finally got the lube to where they wanted it. They did not plan to sell it. The creation was inspired to help Mark’s (as in Mark Turney ) protégé to obtain another championship.
They shared it with Lisa Munson, a local hero of theirs and other shooters having function
trouble, and had them try it at matches. They showed the prototype to Todd Jarrett while
they were all practicing in between the USPSA Open and Limited National Championships. Todd asked, “Can I buy this, can I have this, is this mine? Since then, sharing with other competitors and friends they were continually encouraged to produce the product.
Jim
Miossi Gun Works LLC
702 Park Dr
Monticello, IA 52310
Again, I hope it answered your question as to below zero conditions. I also made sure to include the guys info, if anyone wants to contact him directly about his opinion on or of Gun Butter.
G-Meister
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Last edited by GlockMeister; 01-23-2008 at 05:31 PM.
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How about stikbutter. Its gentle enough for your back side its gentle enough for your gun. 1/4 ounce pen bottles available for samples. Please send email with address for ground delivery.
I too have been thinking about trying this stuff. I noticed Brian Enos recommends and sells Gun Butter on his web sight. Saw it when I was getting my Dillion stuff. Brian recommends it highly and claims to use it on all his guns. It seems there are three viscosities (thicknesses). The light is recommended for general use and cold temperatures. The two thicker types are for compitition guns in hot weather. Check out Biran's website for details.
I too have been thinking about trying this stuff. I noticed Brian Enos recommends and sells Gun Butter on his web sight. Saw it when I was getting my Dillion stuff. Brian recommends it highly and claims to use it on all his guns. It seems there are three viscosities (thicknesses). The light is recommended for general use and cold temperatures. The two thicker types are for competition guns in hot weather. Check out Brian's website for details.
Jimbo, I did check out Brian's website as you suggested. However, it would appear he uses and recommends Slide-Glide, which it states on the site comes in three viscosities. I didn't see anything about Gun Butter on his site. Were you thinking Slide-Guide and not Gun Butter?
G-Meister
__________________ "My next door neighbors two dogs have created more shovel ready jobs then Obama has." - Gary Johnson
Last edited by GlockMeister; 01-26-2008 at 12:35 AM.
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I use Butches Bore shine for copper fouling and liquid lightintg for lube. It has micro balloons smaller than Moly in a oil based suspension, however, I dont think it is availiable any longer.
