G96 Products Inc. Part 1 – Oils

By IPC

 

While the name may not be widely known outside the military, G96 Products has been active in the firearms industry for over 40 years. They tout numerous products, including gun oils, greases, bluing agents, and degreasers. I have used several of the products for different applications and I have been impressed with each product. For this article, I will focus on the oils.

I was very fortunate to meet the owners of G96 Products seven years through a mutual contact. Since then, I have used their products almost exclusively, for cleaning firearms and for other mechanical and household needs. The G96 product line, while not as large as other companies, is varied and very effective. They have both retail and military product lines. I have been able to test both product lines extensively in pistol, rifles, and shotguns.

G96 Products has three gun oils in their line; G96 Gun Oil, G96 Synthetic CLP Gun Oil, and the newly added G96 Synthetic Bio-CLP Gun Oil. ‘The G96’ was the original gun oil produced by G96 Products. It is “Triple Action,” the oil cleans, lubricates, and protects your firearm, all in one convenient bottle. It is safe to use on polymers, as well as removes rust, leading, gun powder, and corrosion. The Gun Oil also lubricates, and leaves a magnetic film on the metal to protect against harsh environments ranging from 50 below F to 350 above F. I have tested this product during the summer and winter and all of my firearms have performed flawlessly, no jamming or hang-ups from gummy or tacky oil. The G96 Gun Oil also comes as an aerosol, named G96 “Triple Action” Gun Treatment, same product, just a different delivery system. (Click here for more information)

The second gun oil that G96 offers, the G96 Synthetic CLP Gun Oil, is the G96 Gun Oil that has been further developed to meet U.S. Army standards for the 21st Century, the Mil Spec MIL-PRF-63460E (please visit the G96 Products website for the links to the MIL spec and the G96 approval letters). It can do everything that the original Gun Oil can do, but it lasts longer and in much harsher environments. To test this product, I also utilized the same tests as I did for the Gun Oil, but I went further. I went shooting in more extreme conditions, dumped some sand and dirt on the rifle, and even dropped it the shallows of a dirty pond for a bit. After everything, the cleanup of the rifle was much easier than it could have been. I enjoyed testing this product.

G96 Products Synthetic Gun Oil

The newest, gun oil in the G96 product line is the Synthetic Bio-CLP Gun Oil. This new gun oil is a major breakthrough in firearm lubricants. It is designed for maximum firearm protection as well as maximum environmental protection. 85% of the Synthetic Bio-CLP Gun Oil is biodegradable and is 51% biobased, while still being just as good of a product as the standard G96 Synthetic CLP Gun Oil. The new Bio-CLP also meets MIL-PRF 63460E(4) as well as meeting NATO S-758. I was able to get a bottle of this new product to test last spring, and I have tested it through the last four seasons, vigorously. I submitted it to the same tests as I did with the standard CLP Gun Oil and I could not find any difference, both performed wonderfully. (Click here for more information)

G96 Products Synthetic Bio-CLP Gun Oil

I greatly enjoyed testing these G96 products. It afforded me the opportunity to test my rifles and pistols beyond what I normally test them and discover the effectiveness of a great product. They have become my go-to product for all of my hunting rifles. I would definitely recommend any and all of these products to fellow shooters, particularly those who live, work, and hunt in harsher environments. For those of you who have family members who do not enjoy the noxious smell of various gun oils, G96 products have a pleasant smell that no one at my house complains about.

 

This is the first in a three part series about G96 Products. Keep an eye out for the next article about G96 Products greases and cleaners!

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