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OK...for anyone that may be interested.
I did a two week trial with this stuff (admittedly, not a long trial) and got a feel for it.
First off, it is time consuming to prep the weapon and then to apply the products. Cure time for the Smooth-Cote is about two hours. Then, if desired, one must apply the BP2000 powder in all areas in which wear occurs. A Hi-Slip grease is also supplied and is recommended in all "high-wear" areas, in addition to the above products.
Now, the BP2000 is not a needed addition, but is supposed to make a smoother contact surface when applied with the Smooth-Cote.
The process is not only supposed to make a more friction-free surface, but is supposed to provide an easier clean up over other oil or grease lubricants. Well...it didn't feel like there was any less friction to cycle the slide or work any of the other mechanisms. Now, I don't own any devices that measure co-efficient of friction, the above observation was determined by my own low-tech hands. And the clean up...well, it didn't take any less time.
Of course, Molybdenum Disulfide is supposed to be the one chemical that will almost guarantee the absence of galling between stainless steel parts. And that was my main reason for trying this stuff.
But, I've never experienced a malfunction with the other products that I've used in the past, by evidence of the lack of a single malfunction over thousands of rounds fired.
So, in conclusion, while I can't say anything in the negative, I don't know that there is any overriding reason to switch from what we are using already (Tetra Lube/Grease, Militec Oil/Grease, Ultima Lube).
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