Metal sealant and waterproofer.

[mechanic]

At a gun show last weekend, a guy had a setup with a pistol soaking in a water barrel.  I usually don't stop to look at this stuff, but this caught my eye.  The product he was selling is called Strike Hold.  It goes on wet, wipes off to a dry lube and waterproofer.  He said the pistol had been in that water over 6 months.  Supposedly this was created for the military and is in use in the desert.
 
It seems legit, and I bought a small bottle.  I just wiped down an old rifle, and I'm gonna' leave it in the rafters of my shop for a while just to see.
 
Anyone use it?  I'm still dubious, but open minded.
 
Here is a link.....http://www.strike-hold.com/
 
Ben

[AtlLaw]

Hey Ben!
 
I'd never heard of it either until Lacy Smith of Alabama Damascus told me that's what he uses to protect his blades and suggested I try it.  I'll be waiting for the results of your test!   
 
Did you find a local source or is it all mail order?   
 
 

[mechanic]

Richard, I bought this at a gun show, but it can be ordered from their website.  I paid $7.00 for a 2 oz. bottle, more than enough to do all my firearms, as it only takes a few drops.
 
It will take a while before I know for sure, but I can say it will clean a bore nicely, and wipes dry.  I can already say it's great on my semi autos.  Better than graphite based or oil based anyway.
 
Ben

[AtlLaw]

Shoot Ben!  I think I'll get me some!      Always lookin for a better mouse trap, especially when it comes to my metal products!      Do they have it in gallons?   

[BUGEYE]

Ben,  wouldn't you have to completely dismantle the gun and smear it on everything?

[mechanic]

Ben,  wouldn't you have to completely dismantle the gun and smear it on everything?

I did that on one semi auto.  It is a wicking penetrant as well, so if you spray it in the bolt for instance, shake it off and wipe away the excess, it should do ok.  I'm doing a test on some carbon steel knives that I coated and dipped one in lemon juice, the other in battery acid.  I'll give it a few days.
 
Ben

[BUGEYE]

battery acid?  I want to hear how that turns our.
we've talked about moving to Fla when my wife retires and it's murder on guns down there.