MILITEC-1 Metal Conditioner and Weapons Lubricant 16 oz. Bottle (M16) $35 SOLD OUT The 16 oz. bottle of MILITEC-1 Metal Conditioner and Weapons Lubricant is the economy size and can be poured into smaller bottles for use on weapons or tools. The 16 oz. bottle represents 16 times more lubricant than the 1 oz. bottle, but costs roughly four times as much. If you use MILITEC-1 as a general lubricant for other items as well as your personal weapons, the 16 oz. size represents the best value. We use MILITEC-1 for many purposes around the shop and therefore use the 16 oz. bottle. For smaller applications such as smallarms, we pour a smaller amount of MILITEC-1 into needle oilers.

MILITEC-1 Grease 14 oz. Tube (MG) $7 Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Add to cart MILITEC-1 Grease is a lithium-based grease with 15% MILITEC-1 Metal Conditioner by weight added to the formulation. The 14 oz. tube is a standard size to fit into grease guns and other grease dispensers.

 

The state of the art in lubrication is here. MILITEC-1 is a chemically reacted, synthetic-based, hydrocarbon-derivative metal conditioner that protects metal with a constant synthetic-based, impregnated molecular bond. MILITEC-1 has a flash point of 410°F, a pour point of -45°F, an ignition temperature of 715°F, and a viscosity equal to a SAE 10 weight oil. MILITEC-1 contains no solids, PTFEs, solvents, metals, fluorine, or chlorinated paraffins, and does not require agitation before use. MILITEC-1 is also non-hazardous, nontoxic, and noncombustible. MILITEC-1 protects metal surfaces with a constant impregnated molecular bond of synthetic-based hydrocarbon derivatives that will not alter any tolerances inside or outside of weapons or other equipment. MILITEC-1 works within the molecular structure and micropores of metal and nonmetallic surfaces of weapons and other metals. The benefits of MILITEC-1 include:

• minimizes weapon malfunctions caused by friction or material build-up;
• reduces bore wear;
• provides excellent rust protection;
• prevents carbon, copper, and lead fouling from cementing to the metal surfaces;
• remains on the metal even after repeated firing and even after being wiped off;
• is highly concentrated and long-lasting (one ounce of MILITEC-1 surpasses eight ounces of CLP-type and standard weapons lubricants); and
• facilitates cleaning because the conditioning does not allow the fouling to cement to the metal surfaces as easily.

 

MILITEC-1 is commercially available in the 1 oz., 4 oz., and 16 oz. sizes.

However, we believe the 16 oz. presents by far the best value. The 16 oz. bottle of MILITEC-1 is the economy size and can be poured into smaller bottles for use on weapons or tools. The 16 oz. bottle represents 16 times more lubricant than the 1 oz. bottle, but costs roughly four times as much. If you use MILITEC-1 as a general lubricant for other items as well as your personal weapons, the cost savings are substantial.

For smaller applications such as smallarms, we pour a smaller amount of MILITEC-1 into needle oilers.

Having to maintain weapons properly to ensure their proper function is as old as weapons themselves. Traditional lubricants bathe and coat the metal surfaces and create a temporary film between metal components. Because the condition is only temporary, a lack of constant lubrication over time leaves the weapon unprotected due to the heat and friction effects of firing, environmental conditions, and long-term storage. The problem is worse in extreme environments. Traditional lubricants by their very nature attract and hold particulate matter on the bearing surfaces of weapon components, causing increased friction, heat, wear, shortened component life, and weapons malfunctions. In desert environments, users face very dusty conditions and have to clean their weapons constantly because the conventional lubricants attract and hold particulates like fine dust. Freezing temperatures present another problem to reliable functioning of weapons. Conventional lubricants become thicker in viscosity as the ambient temperature decreases, and the steel used in weapons is an excellent conductor of cold as well as heat.

MILITEC-1 is different from conventional lubricants. Once treated with MILITEC-1 properly, a weapon can be wiped dry without unduly affecting the lubrication of the weapon and the weapon's ability to operate reliably in all conditions and temperatures. MILITEC-1 forms a molecular bond with the metal and cannot be wiped away. To treat a weapon with MILITEC-1, simply wipe on a light coating of MILITEC-1 to all of the components and then fire the weapon to warm it up. MILITEC-1 will bond to the weapon and will lubricate the weapon even if wiped away.

MILITEC-1 is effective even inside the weapon's bore. Simply dampen a cleaning patch with MILITEC-1 and run the patch back and forth inside the bore with a cleaning rod and jag. MILITEC-1 will bond with the bore's surfaces and prevent the accumulation of carbon fouling, lead fouling, and copper fouling. MILITEC-1 is also effective at preventing corrosion inside the bore and chamber. MILITEC-1 performs on all rimfire and centerfire weapons, including self-loading weapons and automatics of all calibers and gauges. Simply apply MILITEC-1 to all interior and exterior surfaces including the bore. After firing enough rounds to heat the firearm to operating temperature, MILITEC-1 can be wiped dry without losing its lubrication effect. To lubricate properly, only 5 to 6 drops of MILITEC-1 are required for most smallarms. When only MILITEC-1 is used, the weapon remains lubricated under all environmental conditions.

MILITEC-1 is the issue lubricant in numerous law enforcement and military agencies. In the 1990's, the Maryland State Police were experiencing malfunctions with their Beretta M9 service pistols and suspected the cause was improper lubrication. The agency tested MILITEC-1 against BreakFree CLP and Tetra Gun lubricants on their Beretta M9 pistols, Remington 700 rifles, Colt AR-15 battle carbines, Remington 870 shotguns, IMI Uzi machine pistols, and other weapons, and found MILITEC-1 to be superior in every way. The details of the test are contained in the pdf file above.

Based on their tests comparing MILITEC-1 to BreakFree CLP and Tetra Gun, and their conclusions that MILITEC-1 is a superior weapons lubricant, the Maryland State Police adopted MILITEC-1 as the official weapons lubricant for all Maryland State Police units, including their S.T.A.T.E. special response team. Numerous other agencies have done the same after similar testing.

Heckler & Koch GmbH produces what are arguably the finest police and military firearms in the world today. Though it has been in existence only 60 years, HK weapons are used worldwide by more police and military special forces than the weapons of any other make. Heckler & Koch, Inc. officially authorizes MILITEC-1 for use on the entire line of Heckler & Koch military, police, and sporting weapons.

The roller-delayed blowback principle employed by numerous Heckler & Koch long guns like this HK91 dates back to the Wehrmacht's StG45(M), which was Mauser's attempt to create a weapon that was both lighter in weight and simpler to produce in mass quantities than the StG44(H), the world's first assault rifle. The roller-delayed blowback system is world-famous for its simplicity, elegant design, and reliability under harsh environmental conditions and temperature extremes. Following World War II, the HK G3 and the Fabrique Nationale FAL were the two predominant Phase III battle rifles employed by the world's noncommunist countries. Countries in harsh environmental conditions like Sweden, Norway, and Saudi Arabia invariably chose the G3 over the FAL for the G3's greater reliability in dirty environments and extreme temperatures.

While excellent, HK roller-delayed guns are not without their faults. While the roller-delayed blowback principle is very reliable, it is also a very "dirty" method of operation. Roller-delayed blowback weapons do not provide for primary extraction of the fired cartridge case and require fluted chambers to prevent the empty cases from sticking inside the chamber. The fluted chamber required by this operating system blows large amounts of carbon fouling against the breech face and into the action body. As a consequence, roller-delayed weapons are considerably dirtier than gas-piston or recoil-operated designs and generally more difficult to clean.

Using MILITEC-1 on roller-delayed weapons drastically prevents the buildup and adhesion of carbon fouling. When cleaning a roller-delayed weapon, it is remarkable how much easier it is wipe off the carbon fouling when the weapon was treated and/or lubricated with MILITEC-1. The difference is not subtle; it is dramatic. This HK93 bolt group was simply wiped clean with a microfiber cloth and some PB Blaster after more than 200 rounds were fired. There's no scrubbing or brass brushing required. Just wipe clean.

The HK family of roller-delayed weapons is famous for its reliability and will work reliably with almost any lubricant.

However, these same weapons will work even better when they are lubricated with MILITEC-1.

The same "dirty" method of operation on the G3 and its variants is found on pistols like the P9S. Using MILITEC-1 on these pistols will enhance reliability and greatly facilitate cleaning. Just wipe clean with PB Blaster and a microfiber cloth.

The Heckler & Koch P7 service pistol is another superbly reliable yet "dirty" weapon. The P7 operates on the gas-retarded blowback principle first used on the German Volksturmgewehr, the Wehrmacht's attempt to create a cheap "People's Assault Rifle" during the last stages of World War II for mass issuance to the Home Guard.

When the P7 is fired and the bullet speeds through the barrel, the same gas pressure that propels the bullet forward is bled into a gas cylinder below the barrel and pushes against a piston connected to the slide. The gas pressure keeps the weapon's breech closed just long enough for chamber pressures to lower to a safe level before the slide cycles and enables the P7 to use a very small and lightweight slide yet still contain a full-power pistol cartridge. The principle is the opposite of most gas-operated weapons, where gas pressure is normally used to unlock and cycle the action. The P7 uses gas pressure to keep its unlocked breech closed. This system works superbly but the P7 is also a "dirty" weapon. The P7 employs a fluted chamber that blows carbon fouling against the breech face and into the rest of weapon.

We use MILITEC-1 on our six P7s and the results are 100% effective at keeping carbon fouling to a minimum and greatly facilitating cleanup. Our P7s are also noticeably "slicker" when treated with MILITEC-1 and the slides are cycled manually. There is a demonstrable difference. Self-loading weapons lubricated with MILITEC-1 cycle more smoothly and seem to cycle more quickly because of the decreased friction between the reciprocating parts.

The AR-15 family of weapons is another "dirty" weapon. This Colt M16 Rifle Operation And Field Maintenance Handbook published by the DEA recommends lubrication with MILITEC-1. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration uses MILITEC-1 on all of its M16 variants. And with good reason. The M16's method of operation is by direct-impingement gas operation, which is another "dirty" method of operation.

When the M16 is fired and the bullet speeds through the barrel, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward is bled into a gas tube that directs gas pressure into the M16's bolt carrier. Gas pressure builds within the bolt carrier and propels it rearward against the locked bolt head. This method of operation is an inherently "dirty" one, with lots of carbon fouling accumulating inside the bolt carrier and on the bolt head. The problem is exacerbated on the shorter M4-sized weapons because the gas port is necessarily located closer to the chamber and thus more unburned propellant is directed into the bolt carrier. The gas pressure that operates the M4 is also higher in temperature, causing standard lubricants in the bolt group to burn off. The higher gas temperatures combined with the deteriorated lubricant can lead to component failure in the M4 carbine. MILITEC-1 is by far our favorite lubricant for the AR family of weapons. Using MILITEC-1 on this weapon drastically prevents the buildup and adhesion of carbon fouling within the bolt group. When cleaning an AR, it is remarkable how much easier it is wipe off the carbon fouling when the weapon was treated and/or lubricated with MILITEC-1. And even if all of the lubricant on the bolt head is burned off by the direct gas impingement, the bolt group will still be lubricated after having been treated with MILITEC-1.

You don't have to have a "dirty" or "problem" weapon to enjoy the benefits of MILITEC-1. MILITEC-1 is suitable for use on all weapon types. This Arctic Warfare Magnum from Accuracy International is part of a family of sniper rifles that is unsurpassed for its accuracy and reliability in all field conditions and temperature extremes. No other production sniper weapon system even comes close to the reliability and repeatability of the Arctic Warfare family. Weapons like this must be kept very clean for them to remain accurate. With every shot a rifle is fired, carbon and copper fouling adhere to the bore. Savvy precision riflemen clean their bores frequently and use MILITEC-1 to treat their bores to minimize fouling accumulation. Once a bore is cleaned down to the bare steel and treated with MILITEC-1, it becomes slicker and resists fouling and stays "black" much longer. The result is more repeatability from one shot to the next, higher muzzle velocities with the same load, decreased barrel wear, greater corrosion resistance, and less frequent cleaning.

Non-repeating weapons like this Krieghoff K-80 are not known for dirty operation, but they can benefit greatly from the application of MILITEC-1 to their friction surfaces.

Doubles do not have a reciprocating bolt like repeaters, but they do have locking and hinging mechanisms that are under tremendous pressure during operation and susceptible to galling if not properly lubricated. Applying MILITEC-1 to the double's friction surfaces will make for much smoother opening, closing, locking, and ejecting, as well as greatly facilitate cleaning as carbon fouling wipes right off with a rag after the weapon has been treated with MILITEC-1.

Shotguns fitted with interchangeable choke tubes like these Krieghoff titanium chokes will greatly benefit from a light application of MILITEC-1 to the threads. Without such lubrication, it is quite easy for the choke tubes to lock themselves in place and require a wrench for removal.

And, of course, MILITEC-1 works equally well on steel choke tubes. Keeping these chokes lubricated with MILITEC-1 means never having to use a choke tube wrench to change out the chokes.

With your double properly lubricated and working flawlessly, you can concentrate on your shooting.

Whatever your weapon type, MILITEC-1 is the best lubricant available for your smallarms.

Our favorite cleaner for firearms is Blaster Products PB Blaster Penetrating Catalyst. PB Blaster's unique capillary action allows it to wick itself into the tightest cavities to break loose the surface tension of frozen and corroded fasteners and parts. The same properties that make PB Blaster such a good penetrating lube are the same properties that let it soak into carbon and copper fouling and loosen it from metal surfaces. And unlike products like Gun Scrubber or brake cleaner, PB Blaster will leave your weapons perfectly dry. We are always bewildered by people who spray Gun Scrubber or brake cleaner into their firearms. All of the lubrication on that weapon is not contaminated or gone completely. Cleaning with PB Blaster will remove carbon and copper deposits, but will not leave a perfectly dry surface. When cleaning bores, PB Blaster will not etch the bore surfaces like ammonia-based copper solvents. You can even soak an extremely fouled bore in PB Blaster if you like, but you will not have to because PB Blaster soaks under copper fouling and loosens it. Brushing your bore with a bronze brush and PB Blaster will loosen all of the carbon and copper fouling in your dirtiest bores. Push a patch through the bore thereafter and you will chunks of copper on the patch. PB Blaster works that well.

For the non-bore portions of firearms, we like to use PB Blaster on microfiber towels. Microfiber towels provide incredible softness, scrubbing power, and liquid absorbency, and are by far the best cloths for cleaning dirty firearms. The polyester wedges in a microfiber strand grab and scrub away microscopic particles of dirt while the polyamide spokes create a wicking action that pulls liquid into the fiber through capillary action. Premium-quality microfiber towels like our Expeditionware Microfiber Towels will absorb seven to eight times their weight in liquid, nearly double the capacity of the finest cottons. Other fabrics like cotton rely on the the gaps between each strand to grab particulates and moisture. Each individual cotton strand can merely push or smear the dirt or liquid on a particular surface. In contrast, each microfiber strand lifts, scoops, and traps dirt and absorbs liquid. Microfiber is superior to cotton, silk, and wool towels in every way for cleaning firearms. Just spray some PB Blaster onto a microfiber cloth and wipe the dirty surface. You will be amazed at the efficiency of this combination.

Benchmade Knives are arguably the finest folding knives in the world. Benchmade uses MILITEC-1 exclusively and even stocks and sells MILITEC-1 through its catalog. Benchmade Knife Company realizes that pocketknives collect dust and pocket lint when worn inside the pocket. This condition is exacerbated by using standard lubricants, which lose their lubricating power when they are wiped clean. Knives treated with MILITEC-1 can be wiped clean and yet remain very slick. We use nothing else on our own and our customers' Benchmade folders. The AXIS Lock employed on high-end Benchmade folders is the smoothest action available, but is even smoother when treated with MILITEC-1.

Benchmade automatics like this 5000, 9050, and 3300 require more user maintenance than the standard AXIS Locks.

Lubricating these automatics with MILITEC-1 will ensure proper performance.

We don't limit our use of MILITEC-1 to our personal weapons. We also use MILITEC-1 to lubricate our air tools at the the Shop. This Snap-on IM6100 1/2" Drive Impact Wrench has seen nothing but MILITEC-1 since the day it left Kenosha, Wisconsin.

We normally lubricate our air tools before each use by dropping a few drops of MILITEC-1 into the air inlet before each use.

Sometimes we fit Amflo Inline Lubricators to our air tools to ensure proper lubrication for extended jobs. Our Inline Lubricators are filled with MILITEC-1. Like the IM6100 shown above, this Snap-on FAR7200 3/8" Drive Air Ratchet has been lubricated with nothing but MILITEC-1 since it was new.

Pneumatic tools are not the only tools that require regular lubrication. Hand tools require lubrication as well. Adapters like this universal joint are riveted together to a tight fit and require lubrication to operate properly. We use MILITEC-1 on all of our hand tools.

Wrenches with swiveling socket heads are tightly riveted to maintain tension on the swiveling socket and require lubrication to prevent galling of the bearing surfaces. Again, we use only MILITEC-1 on our shop tools.

We also use MILITEC-1 on our gear like our own Hi-Lift Jacks. The latest generation Hi-Lift Jacks come with yellow zinc plated hardware to prevent corrosion and maintain smooth operation, but still require lubrication for smooth and proper operation. The same properties that make MILITEC-1 such a fine weapons lubricant for desert conditions also make it ideal for use on the Hi-Lift Jack. MILITEC-1 can be applied and wiped clean to prevent the accumulation of dust and debris on the Hi-Lift's operating and bearing surfaces.

We also use MILITEC-1 to lubricate our Victorinox SwissTools and keep them operating smoothly. These tools are frequently carried in the pocket, where they gather dust and pocket lint if they are lubricated with conventional lubricants. We use very small amounts of MILITEC-1 on our SwissTools and then let them up heat while sitting on a hot radiator. We then blow the tools with compressed air and wipe away all discernible traces of MILITEC-1 to keep these tools as clean as practicable yet properly lubricated for smooth operation and corrosion resistance.

The same properties that make MILITEC-1 so suitable for weapons and tools make MILITEC-1 an idea lubricant for motorcycles. This is especially so for motorcycles like this BMW F650 Gelande/Strasse ("Offroad/Road") model.

Dual-sport motorcycles like this KTM 950 Adventure are, like the BMW GS models, designed for go-anywhere use and are frequently ridden offroad in dirty conditions.

Unlike other BMW motorcycles, the F650 series is chain-driven. The KTM Adventure models are also chain-driven. Motorcycle chains, like bicycle chains, require lubrication to operate smoothly and prolong chain life. Such lubrication, however, can exacerbate chain wear when contaminated with road and trail dirt. Unlike conventional lubricants, which require the moving parts to be "wet" to be lubricated, MILITEC-1 can be applied to the chain and then wiped clean after the chain has had a chance to heat up to operating temperature. The result is a chain that is lubricated but is "dry" and not prone to collecting particulate matter on the trail. The rest of the bike also stays cleaner as lubricant is not slung off the chain during use.

Chains are not the only things on a motorcycle that require lubrication. The average motorcycle has dozens of hinges and cables that require lubrication to operate smoothly and minimize wear.

MILITEC-1 is also available in grease form. MILITEC-1 Grease is a lithium-based grease with 15% MILITEC-1 Metal Conditioner by weight added to the formulation. We like to use MILITEC-1 Grease in our wheel bearings, driveshafts, ball joints, cable housings, and any other bearing surface on our vehicles that requires grease lubrication.

MILITEC-1 Grease comes in standard 14 oz. tubes that fit into standard-sized grease guns like this Matco Pneumatic Grease Gun.

We also use MILITEC-1 Grease to lubricate our shop ratchets.

Most Snap-on ratchets are the High-Strength Sealed type and feature small O-rings around the dust cover, anvil, and selector to prevent the ingress of dirt and other contaminants from entering and contaminating the lubricant and internal parts. However, such ratchets still require proper lubrication and regular servicing to operate smoothly. We open all of our ratchets and clean out the factory grease as a matter of course as soon as we get them off the Snap-on truck. We then lubricate them with MILITEC-1 Grease and reassemble them.

In fact, we use MILITEC-1 Grease on all of our shop and personal ratchets and ratcheting drivers, whether sealed or not, and the results have been 100% positive. Every ratchet and ratcheting driver we own has been disassembled and lubricated with MILITEC-1 Grease. The ratchets and ratcheting drivers are noticeably smoother and quieter when lubricated with MILITEC-1 Grease than they are from the factory or when they were lubricated with other greases, and we have tried many other greases on our ratchets.

For ratchets with swiveling heads like this Multi-Position Ratchet, we lubricate the hinges with MILITEC-1. This is our favorite lubricant, whether used on our personal weapons or knives or tools. We like it so much we decided to sell it.

 

 

Amflo Inline Lubricator
Benchmade Knives
Blaster Products PB Blaster
Expeditionware Microfiber Cloths
Sunrise Productions Shotgunning DVD's
SureFire Illumination Tools
Victorinox Pocketknives & Multitools