Break Free CLP Review: Gun University Grades the All-in-One Oil an A+
The short version: Gun University's Tom Moore gives Break Free CLP an A+ as an everyday cleaner, lubricant and rust preventive in one bottle, while admitting it isn't the best at any single job.
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CLP products promise to replace three bottles with one. Moore's take is that it delivers on that promise for routine care: he puts a little on a clean cloth, wipes the gun down and is done, with the oil leaving a film that is especially good at keeping rust and corrosion away.
The trade-off is right in his cons list. An all-in-one product gives up some performance in each role, so shooters who want the very best cleaner or lubricant for a specific job may still prefer a specialized product. For most owners who just want one bottle in the range bag, Moore says it is worth the money and recommends it.
Price is part of the appeal. At about $1.75 per ounce, it is an easy bottle to keep on the bench, and a travel size is offered for the range bag.
Key specs
- Type: oil-based CLP (clean, lubricate, protect)
- Viscosity: medium
- Rated to stay liquid down to -65°F; flash point of 270°F
- Travel-size bottle: available
- Cost: about $1.75 per ounce
- Reviewer grade: A+ (Tom Moore); reader grade A+ from 14 reviews
- Pros cited: protects, cleans and lubricates; inexpensive
- Con cited: not the best at any one task
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