r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 02 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/FRED040513 Oct 07 '22

I plan on buying CLP when either my oil or solvent runs out. Is Hoppe's Boresnake CLP any good? It's the only CLP at my local Canadian Tire. I'm mainly looking for good rust protection.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 08 '22

Teflon spray

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u/FRED040513 Oct 08 '22

I noticed you mentioned Teflon in my other comment but I wasn't quite sure if it was a troll but I guess not so what makes Teflon spray better. And what soecific brand?

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 08 '22

It displaces water and coats the metal to help prevent corrosion. It gets in the tightest spaces

https://www.lowes.ca/product/lubricants/jig-a-loo-311g-278399

Then oil or grease as appropriate for all the pivoting and sliding parts.