Tw-25B is a high performance lubricant produced by Mil-Comm products. The USMC has been using it for the past several years with good success and I decided to give it a try last November. I have been using it on Glocks, 1911's, M1A's and my Benelli and this stuff works GREAT.
It is not unusual for my guns to go several thousand rounds between cleanings. This lubricant works better than anything else I have ever tried. All of the actions stay nice and slick without the normal buildup of grit, powder residue and whatever else gums up the works. It survived an unplanned dunk test in salt water and sand (Doesn't everybody go diving with their Glock?) and functions just fine for mid-winter target practice at 25 below - it wasn't snowing but we did have ice condensing out of the air. As far as I can tell this stuff is absolutely impervious to water.
I have included the product data sheet to provide a little more information. BTW: I have no association with Mil-Comm other than a satisfied customer.
Mil-Comm Products Company, Inc. P.O. Box 43278 Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-0278 Phone: (201) 7445191 Fax: (201) 744-3325 PRODUCT DATA SHEET Tw-25B HIGH TECH LUBRICANT PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Tw-25B High Tech Lubricant was developed for modern weapons systems that use new designs, new alloys and composites, and new types of ammunition. These weapons are built for higher rates of fire and increased muzzle velocities. It was first developed for use on the Mark 19, Mod.3, 40MM Grenade Machine Gun long before Desert Storm. In salt water tests using Mark 19 and M-2 machine guns, CLP washed off and LSAT curdled. Both had to be cleaned and relubed. Tw-25B was applied to both guns resulting in: no dilution; no wash-off. No relubing was required before firing 9,000 rounds without a mis-fire. Tw-25B contains a unique high-performance base oil, micron-size fluorocarbon particles, and a special group of chemicals. Its formulation is accomplished by using proprietary production techniques that permit even distribution of particles suspended evenly throughout the lubricant. Tw-25B is covered under a U.S. Patent, granted in 1989. PRODUCT BENEFITS * Excellent performance under heavy load-bearing use. * Reduced friction and wear on moving metal parts. * Protects metal against corrosion. * Exceptional performance in sand and dust conditions. * Protects weapons in heavy salt water exposure. * Effective in wide temperature range: -65 degrees F to +450 degrees F. * Non-toxic, non-flammable (not true of some other products). * No harmful effect on plastics, rubber, metal or wood surfaces. * Easy to apply, stays in place, does not splatter. * Permits easy "wipe-off" cleaning after firing, including bore cleaning when coated before use. * Cost effective: "a little bit goes a long way". Does not evaporate, wash off, or burn off. * Works on pistols, shot guns, rifles, machine guns, Gatling guns, and all other weapons systems. * Use of TW-25B improves logistics efficiency: one Lubricant for all conditions and all types of weapons systems. * Multi-purpose use: TW-25B High Tech Lubricant can be used wherever a lubricant is required: around the house, for your automobile, on sporting equipment, at the marina, and many other uses. * Superior in overall performance to all known lubricants. PROOF OF PERFORMANCE The best proof is, "Try it, be your own judge", as others have done before.
Several months ago I wrote a report about this new high tech lubricant. I believe that it is currently in the rec.guns FAQ. During some recent conversations with Glock regarding the service of my Glock20 I discovered that they are as impressed by this lubricant as I am. I understand that they intend to include a 0.5 oz. tube with all of their new pistols and that this is now their recommended lubricant. I called up Mil-Comm to order some more (I keep finding new uses for this stuff - it really is wonderful). They confirmed the Glock story and also indicated the Winchester was going to do something similar. Tw-25B was originally developed for the USMC who started using it for Mark 19 40mm Grenade machine gun and M2 .50 BMG in salt water intensive application. My understanding is that the Marines are now using it on almost everything in their inventory. It is available direct from the manufacturer: Mil-Comm Products PO Box 43278 Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-0278 Phone: 201-744-5191 Fax: 201-744-3325 I have no connection with Mil-Comm, Glock or Winchester or than as a satisfied customer. If you would like the Mil-Comm Tw-25B data sheet, and can't get to the rec.guns FAQ, drop me a line and I'll send it to you. Regards, Barry.