In conclusion, I feel that the Break free we are currently using is an adequate lubricant. I feel that two factors are present with this product that help contribute to our occasional problems with malfunctions in the Beretta. Our personnel are not shaking the bottle when they use the Break free, and they are not cleaning and lubricating the pistol on a monthly basis. By not shaking the bottle, they are only getting the carrier. Even when it is properly mixed, it tends to dry out after approximately a month. Both of these tend to let the fouling that accumulates in the firing pin channel harden. This locks the firing pin forward and causes a malfunction. The Tetra gun is an excellent lubricant and preservative. It is superior to the Break free we are currently using. It still has the disadvantage of having to shaken before use. Of the three lubricants, Militec is the best. It was the easiest to use, does not require shaking and appears to be the longest lasting. I recommend that when the Agency's current supply of Break free is used it be replaced with Militec. On l/15/91, I spoke with Cpl. D. Boehm at the Supply Division. He advised that we are getting low on our current stock of Break free, and he will need to reorder within the next couple months. I would also request that we continue the testing with Militec. This would at no expense to the Agency as we have enough currently available.

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