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Anyone have any suggestions if there is something similar to Tuf Glide wipe down cloth, which you can use for knives and firearms to quickly lay down a protective coating of some sort?
I am looking for a good price too on the Militec-1. WIll have to look online. No one at all in my area carries either Militec or Tuf Glide for some reason.
 
Best thing I've ever used is a free cloth my favorite gun dealer gives with every purchase. He first turned me onto these silicone impregnated cloths by T.A.L. Corp. 1-800-257-2534. They can be used to protect guns, knives, rods and reels, hand tools and just about anything you want to protect from from rust and the elements pretty well.

I gave like 50 or more of these to my son to take with him both for his use in Iraq and for the troops in Iraq stationed with him and they were more appreciated than anything else I sent them. I got more thanks for those cloths than any food, or knives or anything else so they must work pretty good. One cloth lasts a long long time also. I plan to get more together later since I've recently had repeat requests.

For any of you guys wanting to help the troops these are a great thing to send their way.
 
I've got a bag full of tuf-cloths packed already. They work great in the desert. I'd think twice about the Miltec, though. There's just something fishy about the instructions: [paraphrase] "Apply a thin coat, then work the device several times. The friction of the action will create enough heat to create the molecular bond..."

Anyway, I've tried both the sentry solutions and Miltec products in the desert, and the sentry solutions wins hands down.

If your still set on getting some miltec, go to their web site, and they will send soldiers as much as you want for free. That's pretty cool.
 
jemelby said:
I've got a bag full of tuf-cloths packed already. They work great in the desert. I'd think twice about the Miltec, though. There's just something fishy about the instructions: [paraphrase] "Apply a thin coat, then work the device several times. The friction of the action will create enough heat to create the molecular bond..."

Anyway, I've tried both the sentry solutions and Miltec products in the desert, and the sentry solutions wins hands down.

If your still set on getting some miltec, go to their web site, and they will send soldiers as much as you want for free. That's pretty cool.
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Could you tell me the complete name of the Sentry line so I can get some more information on them? Do they provide stuff for lubrication for guns and folders?

Thanks.
 
jemelby said:
I'd think twice about the Miltec, though. There's just something fishy about the instructions: [paraphrase] "Apply a thin coat, then work the device several times. The friction of the action will create enough heat to create the molecular bond..."
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STEP ONE: APPLICATION. Now that the firearm is clean and dry, apply a light film of MILITEC-1 to all surfaces, including the bore. Burnish/polish MILITEC-1 into exterior surfaces by rubbing rapidly using a cloth lightly dampened with MILITEC-1. Sparingly apply drops into the action, concentrating on springs, moving parts and metal-to-metal contact areas. If your firearm has a magazine, be sure to apply MILITEC-1 both inside and out. Leave a very light film of MILITEC-1 on all surfaces during reassembly. Now proceed to Step Two.

STEP TWO: FIRING. Once you fire your weapon enough times to reach operating temperatures, the heat and friction will activate MILITEC-1, strengthening the bonding process that was started in Step One. While firing, MILITEC-1 creates a self-lubricating, water-repelling, dry compound within the gunmetal.

There's nothing "fishy" about the instructions, I can't say the same for your post though.
 
Lil Timmy said:
There's nothing "fishy" about the instructions, I can't say the same for your post though.
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Thanks for the personal attack. It adds so much to these forums.

What I said is my opinion, and you're welcome to voice yours. You're even welcome to disagree with mine without impuning my view.
 
Do you think I could put Militec 1 on both my knives,
and gun, and then turn a blow drier on high and hold it about 1/2 inch from
the surfaces treated, or would that not be hot enough? :confused:
 
A lot of people do use a hair dryer with Militec-1 to help it bond. It's not totally necessary to use heat with Militec-1, it just doesn't workto it's full effect if you don't.
If you can't find it at any knife or gun stores, you could try auto parts stores. It's also an engine oil additive. It'a actualy cheaper (per ounce) buying it that way, but you have to buy it in at least an 8 (16?) ounce bottle.
I've been using it for about 7 or 8 years on knives (both personal and issue), guns, and cars.
 
mthall47,
Check out New Graham knives for decent prices on Militec and Tuff-Glide. They have some of the best online prices for each. They may even be near you as NGK is about a mile from the border of West Virginia. And Sentry does provide lubricants specifically for guns. Try here for the company site: http://www.sentrysolutions.com/welcome.shtml

Hope this helps
 
Just so you know, Militec-1 isn't considered a rust preventative. At least not by the military.

I use a Beeman Silicone Gun Cloth after shooting my airguns to remove fingerprints, sweat, etc. It works well and provides some protection. For long term storage, some kind of oil is best. You can use a Tuf-Cloth. I also have some Beeman MP-5 oil that I apply to a cloth and wipe my airguns and their bores with. I imagine that it would work equally well on knives.
 
jemelby said:
"Apply a thin coat, then work the device several times. The friction of the action will create enough heat to create the molecular bond..."
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Want to elaborate on why this makes Militec-1 something to think twice about?
 
Hey Matt. Didn't realize that you were a Mountaineer. Me too. Born and raised. (Keyser)

Just a transplant here in Oklahoma because I left for the service and didn't make it home. (yet). Family still there though.

Anyway, I know this isn't knife related. But I thought since you don't take email, and don't take PM it was the only way to say nice to meet another from the mountains.

Steve

On another note. Someone said NGK is near the border of WV. Did not know that. I'll have to see if it is convenient for me to stop there next trip in.
 
I am a long time moutain guy. Used to live in Big SKy country in Montana,
then moved to the east for family and financial reasons. My part of West
Virginia is the pan handle, just south of Hagerstown, MD off of I-81.

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice. :)
 
You live in my old stomping grounds. Keyser is just south of Cumberland Md.
 
WadeF said:
Want to elaborate on why this makes Militec-1 something to think twice about?
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Probably because that lines pretty much states that after the lubricant has been applied, there's sufficient friction from hand cycling to heat the coated surfaces. That does seem poorly stated, I thought you needed to fire a weapon or get an engine running to do it (or use a hairdryer :p)
 
hardheart said:
Probably because that lines pretty much states that after the lubricant has been applied, there's sufficient friction from hand cycling to heat the coated surfaces. That does seem poorly stated, I thought you needed to fire a weapon or get an engine running to do it (or use a hairdryer :p)
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No, that was his own made up version of what the Militec instructions said. Which is why it made no sense.
 
i think what they mean by using FRICTION to work the MILITEC in is to WORK the moving parts back and forth a bunch to work the stuff in. a hair dryer works GREAT while you are working the action on a firearm, or opening and closing a blade.
 
mthall47 said:
just south of Hagerstown, MD off of I-81.
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Not too close to NGK unless you feel up to a 5 or 6 hour drive. NGK is near the southeast border of WV.
 
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