Most of the discussions I've read so far about firearm lubricant seem to assume regular use, that is, lubricant as necessary for keeping the firearm in good condition with extended or heavy use. Like what one might expect in a combat environment or at the range.
Different question here.
Assume severely dusty, sandy, windy, dry environment with very occasional rain or snow that then turns everything to corrosive, abrasive goo. Assume the kind of dust and sand that gets into everywhere and combines with any oil to make the equivalent of lapping or grinding compound. Ordinary oil is out of the question in this environment.
Assume anticipated firearm use in this environment as hopefully never, but better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. But if it's needed, it definitely needs to work the way it is supposed to.
In other words, we're looking for a protective coating that will not allow the weapon to rust but won't pick up dirt.
Assume that weapon will be properly cleaned and lubed before use at the range.
Would silicone spray work?
Is there anything that would work better?
Different question here.
Assume severely dusty, sandy, windy, dry environment with very occasional rain or snow that then turns everything to corrosive, abrasive goo. Assume the kind of dust and sand that gets into everywhere and combines with any oil to make the equivalent of lapping or grinding compound. Ordinary oil is out of the question in this environment.
Assume anticipated firearm use in this environment as hopefully never, but better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. But if it's needed, it definitely needs to work the way it is supposed to.
In other words, we're looking for a protective coating that will not allow the weapon to rust but won't pick up dirt.
Assume that weapon will be properly cleaned and lubed before use at the range.
Would silicone spray work?
Is there anything that would work better?