I wasn't agreeing or disagreeing with the article, just quoting it.
I don't use any plant or vegetable based oils, what I use I've used for a long time, and it has always worked, no matter what I've used it in; revolvers, pistols, MG's, shotguns, SMG's, carbines, bolt actions, single-shots, folding knife mechanisms, etc. Excellent lubricant and corrosion preventative. I've had no reason to switch to anything else because I honestly can't see any other lube doing any better. Works as good or better than everything I have ever used.
I apply it how I want, no prep necessary, no special solvents needed, if I feel like adding more to a fouled weapon, I can do so unreservedly. Costs me approximately $30/gallon.
Not arguing or anything, just endeavoring to explain why I use what I use and why I don't use or like other options. I personally don't care what others use, unless you're a student of mine and your malfunctioning firearm causes issues in my class. If a student of mine needs lube during a class, I offer them the Ed's Red I mix and use, or FP10 (got a free gallon jug of it).
I have not made lubricants a study of mine. The long discussions, arguments, and studies quite frankly boggle my mind. If I have a lube I've used for a decade, in every conceivable type of firearm, been exceedingly happy with every single facet of it, where is my reason to spend time studying others? That's time better spent on tactics and techniques, IMO.
