Firearms

Best Lubricant for Trigger Group & Action

Looking for the right lubricant for your trigger group & action? We compared 4 options for this use case — including common searches like trigger group, sear, hammer, disconnector, trigger pin. Here's what works and what to avoid.

Slip 2000 EWL (Extreme Weapons Lubricant)

Oil Base: Synthetic Viscosity: ISO VG 22 Form: Dropper Bottle

100% synthetic, non-toxic. Won't gum up in cold or thin out in heat. Popular in competition shooting.

Best for Bolt carrier groups, slides, trigger assemblies, all firearm actions, AR-15 / AK / pistol platforms
Avoid Not a solvent — clean first, then apply. Not for plastics.
For this use Light application on sear surfaces, trigger pin, hammer pivot, disconnector. Improves feel.
Amazon ↗
$$ USA Manufacturer ↗

M-Pro 7 LPX Gun Oil

Oil Base: Synthetic Viscosity: ISO VG 15 Form: Dropper Bottle

MIL-spec synthetic oil safe on all gun materials including polymer frames. Low odor.

Best for Firearm bores, actions, and external surfaces. Safe on polymer frames (Glock, Sig, etc.)
Avoid Thin — not ideal as sole lubricant for high-friction areas without grease
For this use Safe on polymer trigger housings (Glock, Sig, S&W M&P). Low odor.
Amazon ↗
$$ USA Manufacturer ↗

Break-Free CLP

Oil Base: Synthetic Viscosity: ISO VG 15 Form: Dropper Bottle

Cleans, lubricates, and protects in one step. Military-spec formula.

Best for Firearms, precision tools, scissors, knives, multi-tools, any metal tool prone to rust
Avoid Plastics (some formulations may affect certain polymers)
For this use Convenient all-in-one for trigger group maintenance.
Amazon ↗
$$ USA Manufacturer ↗

Tetra Gun Grease

Grease Base: Synthetic Viscosity: NLGI #2 Form: Syringe

Fluoropolymer-based gun grease. Reduces friction on high-contact surfaces. Used by armorers.

Best for Firearm slide rails, bolt cam pins, trigger group pivots, revolver internals, 1911 barrel link
Avoid Thick — don't over-apply. Not for bore or chamber.
For this use Tiny dab on sear engagement surfaces for competition triggers — reduces creep.
Amazon ↗
$$ USA Manufacturer ↗

Other Firearms Fixes

See the full lubricant guide →