M-287 vs. M-1X
Which One’s Right for Your Weapon?
| M-287 – General Purpose Workhorse | M-1X – Precision Lubrication | |
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| Best For | - Semi & full-auto rifles - Pump/semi-auto shotguns - Polymer-framed handguns |
- Precision bolt-action rifles - 1911/2011 platforms - Steel-framed handguns |
| Viscosity | Heavy — stays in place under heat and recoil | Thinner — flows into tighter tolerances without overapplication |
| Use Case | Built for high-round count, combat-use firearms | Tuned, high-precision firearms with tight fitment |
| Environment | Great for heat, carbon, suppressed fire | Superior water resistance Excels in sandy, coastal, or dusty conditions |
| Performance | - Clings to rails and bolts - Reduces wear - Works dirty, runs clean |
- Smooths action and lockup - Doesn’t trap grit - Keeps cycles clean |
| Formula | 100% synthetic, made in the USA | 100% synthetic, made in the USA |
Quick Rule of Thumb:
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Running a combat/duty gun? → Go M-287
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Running a precision build or operating in sand/coastal/dust-heavy environments? → Go M-1X