I've been using this product on my Springfield xdm .45 pistol for about a year & it works flawlessly. Like mentioned in this video just avoid using Froglube near the firing pin spring to avoid it clogging the spring & your fine, I used the Froglube solvent remover 1st to remove all the petroleum and it really left the parts dry & free of all petroleum, after drying I heated the parts using a hair dryer and applied the Froglube. Once dry I wiped all excess Froglube & did the Froglube application again, let dry, wiped down the firearm & stored it until I used it at the range & once the firearm began to get hot you can visually see the metal sweat the Froglube & even smell the minty aroma of the Froglube working. Once home I field stripped the gun & when you wipe it down with a cloth (i recommend micro fiber) it removed all the dirt & grime very easily, I then reapplied Froglube one more & that's it... a 8oz paste & 8oz bottle should last forever literally because you don't have to use this on a constant basis. I haven't used Froglube on my firearm in about 6 months & when I take it out and place it under the hair dryer you can still see the Froglube began to dissolve into a liquid.. This product is a must have if your a gun owner, it's worth the cost! Hope this helps anyone curious about Froglube.
Hey, thanks so much. I do really love this stuff, hence the video. I don't generally shill but I like sharing things that work for me and this does! Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I cleaned my AR with solvent and soaked my BCG in the degreaser then wiped down and used CLP. Can't wait to see how well it works at the range! Like your video.
$4.99 for a can of Ballistol vs $28.99 a tub (8oz) of FrogLube, very expensive but it seem to last forever. 6 guns and 2 yrs later but I have only used less than half of the tub. Yeah the initial seasoning took me half a day to do 6 guns but it was time well spent. Good video and instructions, FrogLube in my opinion is the best.
dear friend.when i saw your video for the very first time,i was very skeptical about froglube. after 1 1/2 months of use on all of my firearms , you totally successfully made me a beliver in this wonderfull product FROGLUBE..i cant THANK you enough for this. if there anything that i can help you, please dont hesitate and ask......thanks a million.keep the great work that you doing
I also applied the product to my semi auto pistols. I may have gotten a little to aggressive and ended up with frog lube in the striker channel which caused light primer strikes and ftf's in a xdm-9. I cleaned the striker channel and reassembled with no further problems. I am now careful not to get too much product near the firing pin.
Great question! No, the outside of the slide doesn't sweat. I'll see a little seepage from the rails sometimes when the pistol gets warmed up. I take that as a good sign. It's lubricating. I've seen zero wear.
You've convinced me. I've viewed this video when I was first researching buying my first handgun (so I could properly maintain it). I am ordering some FrogLube tonight so I can treat my brand new M&P 9mm. My basement work area isn't well ventilated so having something like this is fantastic. Like the idea of using the FrogLube on the boresnake. Kills 2 birds with one stone. Liked your Tavor review, miss your handgun reviews. Haven't seen one for awhile. Always enjoyed them. Merry Christmas to you!
I finished an AR build two weeks ago. Went to a gun show and found Froglube and the guy sold me on how it works. Stripped down the rifle, applied the paste and put it in a warm oven for 45 minutes. Once I wiped it all down I could see an immediate difference in the metal. I also applied it to my Nickel-Boron BCG. the NiB coating was already slick but it much more so after reassembly. I'm looking to see the result after I pop its cherry on the range.
This is the most complete and articulate video I've seen on FrogLube. My experiences mirror yours although I've only had the courage to try it on two Glocks and you know as well as I do that they don't need much lubrication. I'm looking forward to more long-term feedback on wear resistance. Thanks a lot for a great video!
I ve started using it because having a all stainless 1911 is seemed really hard to keep clean, from finger prints from your oily figures my 1911 started to rust. I then heard about FROG LUBE and decided to try it on my glock first before my 1911. And after months of use I decided to try it on my 1911 and I am one happy camper. Not only did my rusting problem go away and is just so much easier to clean. I use it on the following firearms Glock, Sig Sauer, H&K, Kimber, Smith & Wesson, LMT CQB M4
Excellent review on Frog Lube; agree with everything you said. The only problem I have ever had was putting too much in the internal component of the slide of a H&K VP 9; my fault. I should have kept it out of the slide mechanism. It required disassembly of the slide and a deep cleaning. Since your video, Frog Lube has introduced a solvent & a super solvent ( they call Super Degresser, both are great especially in the initial prep phase. I have 53 pistols and use it on everyone plus I use it on all my knives - never a spec of rust & I live in Florida. Also concur with your observation on the carbon rings on revolvers & like you, hope that it will get better with continued application - use my revolvers the least, mostly for introducing new Shooters to the sport. Very thorough & articulate "How to" review. Also enjoyed your cold weather test with your AK. I continue to evaluate other products - Liberty Lube, Steel Shield, Breakthrough etc. & always return o Frog Lube. While it is expensive, a little goes a long way and in the long run, when used properly, it is as economical as any of the good products. Again, nice job, keep it up!
You're very welcome. I've come to use it on all my pistols, rifles, and knives. I was really impressed when I ran my AR15 through a tactical carbine course in the dirt and had zero malfunctions when many others around me, some with very high end AR's, experienced FTF, FTE, Double Feeds, etc. during the course. I never cleaned it or lubed it during the entire course and it ran flawlessly. I'm a true believer.
Just did the initial applications on 6 handguns and 3 long guns. Good project for a rainy weekend. Haven't fired any yet but FL noticeably smoothed out the action on my Remy 870 pump action 12 gauge. Great video.
I am a new owner, as of May 18th, of a Walther PPQ. Been a subscriber to your channel for a little while. Your videos helped me pick the PPQ over the M&P. Was excited to see that your FrogLube demo was with your PPQ. Excited to apply this product as my first and only CLP. Thanls for the great videos! Keep up the good work!
After viewing your video about a month ago, I treated my AR15 with frog lube. This product really is amazing. I was amazed how Iceland my AR was after putting a few hundred rounds through it. I treated it twice as recommended and although the initial treatment is a little labor intensive it is well worth it.
It's an honor to serve our country Sir. And thank you for your service too! Thank you. This product would be very helpful since I compete a lot and get a lot of gunk on my 1911. I've already linked your video to my FB page and our gun club's FB page.
I know a lot of people that use and like Rem Oil. I've not had personal experience with it. It's a petroleum based product and one of the things I like best about FrogLube is it is a food grade, plant based product. Makes it much easier to handle the product.
I saw the risArms video also. I think it was fair and unbiased. The video showed me that if I leave any metal part of my P226 submerged in saline water for more than 7 hours without cleaning it, it will get rusty. Now in the real world that would never happen, but still good to know. Froglube FTW!!
Good day Sir, I was reading about this product on USPSA's Front Sight magazine yesterday. So I decided to look up the video here on RU-vid and found yours. All I can say is that your video sealed the deal for me. I'm ordering this product asap. Now I just have to clean my guns thoroughly before I treat it :). Thank you and take care Sir.
I bought the Frog Lube liquid ,paste and solvent a couple of weeks ago. This stuff is great and slick as snot!! I do have one problem. My wife loves the smell so much,I had to buy her a small bottle of the liquid. Crazy woman puts it on her hands!! GEEEZ !!
The solvent is only for significant fouling. I use it on the bore of my Mosin Nagant immediately after firing corrosive mil-surp ammunition. I also will use it on the bore of my 357 magnum as I use lead bullets. Otherwise, I just use the liquid for cleaning. I only use the paste for initial applications.
It's tough to apply in the cold as it does harden up in the bottle. However, I've had zero issues with my firearms in the cold. They work fine and the lubricity and other attributes of the product work fine.
Went out to the range yesterday to work on some stage props. Brought my Frog Lubed 1911 with me and fired 16 Rounds. No dirt yet, so far so good. Will find out more after this weekend's match (132 round count). Will post video with pictures too.
New to handguns and had been interested in Frog Lube. After viewing this video I thought I would give it a try on my M&P22. Followed the video procedure and application was a breeze on an essentially new firearm. Immediately noticed how smooth the slide action had become. Looking forward to the range today.
Yep. After the initial applications I've just been going to the range, doing my shooting and then bringing it home and clean it like I would any of my firearms after shooting. I then use it as a lube on reassembly.
use it on my 2 ar 15's, glock 17 ,pf9,remington 700. love it works well. smells good and you don't get that chemical smell and feel on everything you touch after cleaning.yes i watched the risarms vid. its was interesting. for me you cant beat the fact that the frog lube is cleaner feeling for me.. great vid...
I like working with the FrogLube. Ballistol works fine but the FrogLube is much nicer to deal with. Works great, smells MUCH better, and I don't worry about it getting on anything or it being around our pets, etc.
I simply wipe down the slide and frame with a micro fiber cloth. I'll pour some liquid FrogLube down the barrel and roll it around to cover the interior of the barrel. Then I scrub it with a barrel brush that has a little FrogLube on it and then clean it with patches. I then lube what I would typically lube on reassembly with a very light coating of FrogLube i.e. frame rails and other friction points.
metal does expand when heated. it also contracts when cooled. We use these principles to set bearings and things in aircraft parts for a very tight finish to hold parts together. I don't know how Froglube does it's thing but I know that Militec oil bonds molecularly to gun metal when heated and it works good. I am gona try the Froglube because the concept is sound.
Great tutorial, you answered all my questions perfectly, I've done one application on two FNS-9's and will test them out at the range, I really like what I'm seeing in the results after just one application, Thank you for sharing this with all of us, great job, and your brother did a fine job to....
I haven't had that experience at all. This past weekend I pulled out my AK47 variant and my FN SCAR 17s after they've sat all winter and took them to the range. They both ran flawlessly and the actions were smooth. It's too bad it didn't work for you. People with real world experience, like you, are welcome to share your insights. I've had too many knotheads on this post that "know" everything without any facts. Thanks for your time!
Just wanted to say thanks for making this video i've been up half the night watching everyone's review of the froglube product. I think i'm pretty much sold on trusting it to my xdm .40. Thanks for the review!
I have been using frog lube for a long time. You said a heat gun but a hair dryer is best. I used a heat gun the first time and got a little to close to my poly frame and had some melting so I have always used a hair dryer ever sense. Very good product. Thanks for the video.
This video is even better. I bought some frog lube a couple months ago at a gun show. I have only put it on a 10/22 barrel so far, but since This video I have ALOT OF WORK TO DO. I'm going to start with the ARs and my KSG. Thanks again. Jeff
Thanks for video Crucible! I've told you on your other videos, but I bought me a P226 and CZ75 AND Frog Lube. Can't wait for the waiting period to finish up so I can lube those up.
They also have a degreaser and a solvent .I watched a video on how to use on an AR 15 .You first spray the solvent on, then scrub with a brush,then you mix the degreaser with half with water, then soak parts for 15 to 30minutes then wipe them off. The method You use seems to be ALOT easier.
Ballistol and FrogLube are about all I used these days. After a few years in the Army as a cannon crewman I can hardly stand Breakfree anymore. Great Stuff! But even just the smell of it gives me a headache nowadays.
That, and Breakfree gets everywhere, takes forever to wipe out of a M4, and ruins clothing. Have 9< sets of ACUS in my closet that I can only wear in the field cause they're covered in CLP stains.
I enjoyed this video. Its one of the reasons I decided to give froglube a try myself. If we have a normal ND winter this year I will be able to see how well it works I extreme cold weather.
Best how to Frog Lube video out there. Great review. Using this on all my guns. The smell of the petroleum based stuff upsets the wife and the dog. This seems healthier in the long run and much safer, plus if the guns run cleaner I am happy.
I've been using Hoppe's products since day one on my guns and really like them. I love the smell of Hoppe's and hell if they made it in a cologne I'd probably buy that too! I'll be picking up some FL next time I'm at the gun shop. Great review!
Thanks, that's what i thought. I've read that the warmer you get the metal, the more FL it will absorb therefore lasting longer. Time will tell. Thanks again.
Great video. Thanks for all the info, as I just recently got some and have not yet used it to treat my firearms. Your approach is very informative and easy to watch. Thanks!
When I detail strip the slide, I will use a little Hoppes inside the firing pin channel to clean. I do not lubricate the firing pin or the firing pin channel at all. It's the best way to attract contaminates into that area. It's not necessary, IMHO.
I just did my SR1911 with that minty little amphibian. Haven't shot it yet, but if it really does as advertised, I'm definitely kissing all cleaners and solvents good bye. Like you Brian, I thought I cleaned my weapons well but this stuff absolutely showed me I obviously do not. I mean, it's crazy how much goop it pulls out that you can't see.
Haven't had experience with cerakote finishes. I do know that after the second application there is a fair amount of FrogLube "sitting" on the surface. It's what is left over after absorption.
I do the second application right after the first range session regardless of number of rounds. You just want to heat the gun up enough to get it to start sweating.
Randy, I've not used Tetra so really can't be of help. There are all kinds of products on the market that clean your firearms well. They all claim to be "best". I think "best" is in the eye of the beholder. I like FrogLube because it is a great CLP and is non-toxic, food grade material. For me, it just works.
It depends on how often you fire it. If you see that it's not "sweating" FrogLube during firing, it's time to retreat. As long as you field strip, clean, and lube your AR with FrogLube as you would any other CLP you're going to be fine.
I put FrogLube on the brush. Yes, I pour liquid FrogLube down the barrel, let it soak for a bit, and then clean it with a brush and patches. You should never run a brush dry.
Wow! What an amazing instructional video. Thank you so much for making this and helping the many who have not tried Frog lube yet or who are thinking about purchasing the product. I use it myself on every one of my weapons and it works every time! Looking forward to watching your other videos and new ones to come. Great Job!
You're right, it's a great lube. However, I also find it to be much easier to clean with compared to other methods I've tested. Hence, the video. I've soaked in Ballistol and still stand by my results. I prefer to post fact based results as opposed to making assumptions. When you've done your testing I'll be happy to watch your video.
I'm sold. I don't like the smell of Hoppe's or Hornady One Shot (which, smells better) and I'd really like not to have to ventilate and clean on my kitchen table...quick is the intended workstation for cleaning firearms! :D
diskeed: Yes, I've seen RisArms video. I can't say I can either support nor disagree with his observations. I'm not a chemist nor a metallurgist. I know that Mil-Comm has highly respected products. I do like that FrogLube is a CLP. My understanding of Mil-Comm is that you clean with one product and lube/protect with another. I also like the eco friendly nature of FrogLube. I believe the Mil-Comm Grease and Oil have a petroleum base. Again, not knocking Mil-Comm. I just love FrogLube.
The solvent is primarily for lead and copper fouling. It would be a waste of money IMHO to use it in place of alcohol for initial applications on new firearms.
Thanks for the video. I have heard about frog lube and after watching I will consider it. On another note, I have to believe that most people like cleaning their guns. I am also meticulous when I clean so we will see how it goes.
from what i understand (mine is still on it's way in the mail) if you throw some paste in the microwave, it will become liquid. i don't know about other places, but the 8 oz paste can was cheaper on midway than the 8 oz liquid bottle.
I don't believe I ever said you don't apply it to the slide rails. You don't lubricate the firearm during the initial two applications. You simply run them after wiping them down. During subsequent cleanings you lubricate your normal friction points with the FrogLube as annotated in the video.
Good to know I can expect it to work in the kind of weather I'm ussually dealing with when dear hunting. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I hope we get some of our below zero temps. up here so I can test it under those kind of conditions. I'll let you know how it goes if i get the chance.
Hmm. Maybe the solution to my AR-10(.308) and its constant thirst for bolt cleaning. Also i can see this coming in handy on my competition pistols. Worth a try.
