Gun oils: there are good ones and bad ones, but most get the job done pretty well. I’ve informally experimented with different brands throughout the years and have found my favorites, but never thought that any of them have really made a huge difference in the reliability or protection of my guns.
I was recently contacted by Rand Brands about a new gun product they have called the RAND CLP. After giving me the run down on the product, they asked if they could ship me some samples for review. I agreed.
There are essentially three functions of a CLP: cleaning, lubing and protecting against corrosion. In this review, I evaluated the product on the first two: cleaning and lubing. Read down to the end of the article to hear about my upcoming test on corrosion protection.
Rand makes several significant claims about the oil. Before getting into the details of my review, it might be a good idea to cover these points to help you determine if the RAND CLP is something you might be interested in.
Other enhancements on the new Mustang XSP include an ambidextrous safety, dovetailed front sight and short accessory rail. Total weight of the pistol is less than 12 ounces (unloaded) and the MSRP is $649. For now the frame is black, but polymer frames allow for relatively easy color additions to the handgun line. Don’t be surprised to see an OD green, FDE or even pink Mustang XSP in the future.
Ruger is expanding.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) just announced that they have reached an agreement with Reed Exhibitions to terminate the contract which put Reed in charge of managing the SHOT Show. Reed had managed the show for more than 30 years. Starting immediately, the NSSF is seeking a new company to manage the 
