BigRed3588
Sharpshooter
I’ve recently noticed my social media being bombarded with Shooters Lube ads. It got me thinking; what are some of your favorite products that might be lesser-known, seem gimmicky, or you feel are generally underrated. And, conversely, which products have you used that you felt were underwhelming or overrated? FWIW, I don’t work in the firearms industry and have nothing to gain from my input.
For me, Super QCG has been one of my favorites. It’s kind of gimmicky, but I’ve found it to be an above-average cleaner. Unfortunately, it’s pricey so I still primarily use Hoppes. Where it real impresses me though is as a protectant. One patch with QCG down the barrel and one to wipe down the gun has become the last step of my cleaning process. It leaves a thin coating that is still present months after being applied.
Mil-Comm TW-25B has also become a staple. I know this one is pretty well known but I got a sample with a Sig I purchased a while ago and haven’t looked back.
As far as the worst...I’d have to say Alien Gear. I was reading holster reviews somewhere and they had named Alien Gear as their product of the year. I read a little about it and decided to give it a shot, mainly because it was cheap and configurable. It was the flimsiest POS excuse for a holster I’ve owned and I was more than happy to give it away. In fact, I believe I sent it to someone on a forum for the cost of shipping...
For me, Super QCG has been one of my favorites. It’s kind of gimmicky, but I’ve found it to be an above-average cleaner. Unfortunately, it’s pricey so I still primarily use Hoppes. Where it real impresses me though is as a protectant. One patch with QCG down the barrel and one to wipe down the gun has become the last step of my cleaning process. It leaves a thin coating that is still present months after being applied.
Mil-Comm TW-25B has also become a staple. I know this one is pretty well known but I got a sample with a Sig I purchased a while ago and haven’t looked back.
As far as the worst...I’d have to say Alien Gear. I was reading holster reviews somewhere and they had named Alien Gear as their product of the year. I read a little about it and decided to give it a shot, mainly because it was cheap and configurable. It was the flimsiest POS excuse for a holster I’ve owned and I was more than happy to give it away. In fact, I believe I sent it to someone on a forum for the cost of shipping...