Preservation or needless babying?

[bczandm]

LPS 3 is good stuff, but the mfg only suggests it for storage up to 2 years indoors. Their words, not mine.

FWIW, price was only one consideration in my last post.

Bottom line is that it works for some of us. My buddy has used it for 1000's of Lugers for 65 years or so. It works for him and it works well for me.

There's more than one way to skin a cat, this one works for me for longer term storage. I also use LPS 3, Triflow, WD40 and others. There are many other good solutions as well.

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[Johnny Peppers]

LPS 3 is good stuff, but the mfg only suggests it for storage up to 2 years indoors. Their words, not mine.

Just out of curiosity, how long does Vaseline suggest it lasts for storage?

As an added note, the 1911A1 military pistols were dipped in a preservative oil, allowed to drain for 5 minutes, and wrapped in oil proof paper per military specifications when shipped new from the manufacturer.

[bczandm]

Just out of curiosity, how long does Vaseline suggest it lasts for storage?

As an added note, the 1911A1 military pistols were dipped in a preservative oil, allowed to drain for 5 minutes, and wrapped in oil proof paper per military specifications when shipped new from the manufacturer.

Ok, OK, OK. You are right. The guys that used it for 65 years are wrong.

Remember Johnny..."A mind only works when it is open". Don't fear trying something new.

Why are you so eager to bash my post? I just don't get it. You have not even tried it and you are shooting it down, why?

Best Regards,

Bob

[Johnny Peppers]

Ok, OK, OK. You are right. The guys that used it for 65 years are wrong.

Remember Johnny..."A mind only works when it is open". Don't fear trying something new.

Why are you so eager to bash my post? I just don't get it. You have not even tried it and you are shooting it down, why?

Best Regards,

Bob

I didn't say anyone was wrong. Since you informed me that LPS was advertised as being good for only 2 years, I only ask how long Vaseline was advertised as lasting. Isn't that a fair question?
I have a very open mind, but I won't be baking any Vaseline coated pistols in the oven. Does that make me closed minded? I wouldn't put up with the mess of breaking pistols down and removing grips just to use a messy coating when other things work as well or better without cooking the pistol.

[bczandm]

I didn't say anyone was wrong. Since you informed me that LPS was advertised as being good for only 2 years, I only ask how long Vaseline was advertised as lasting. Isn't that a fair question?
I have a very open mind, but I won't be baking any Vaseline coated pistols in the oven. Does that make me closed minded? I wouldn't put up with the mess of breaking pistols down and removing grips just to use a messy coating when other things work as well or better without cooking the pistol.

As you already know from the other thread you were involved with this spring, cosmoline and vasoline are chemically very close. Seems you didn't like the suggestion then either! Cosmoline has been used by our military and countless others. I think it's been proven.
I think we can both agree that it time for this thread to die. I'll give ya the last word here on the board, and feel free to PM me if you have other questions or comments. I do appreciate the comments and will dust off the can of LPS 3.
BTW, I do appreciate your wealth of knowledge on the 1911's and your comments, I've learned quite a bit lurking here over the years.
While we might disagree on the vasoline issue, we can at least agree on one of the best pistols ever made.
Bob