Hey Sabotloader,
I think they were thinking of centerfire guns when they talked about guns in those articles. My thoughts and those of the guys that tolk of WD-40 was for it's water dispersal properties, not as a lubricant. I use it as most of the article stated, to get rid of the water and then wipe it off. I use a gun oil to finally wipe down the outside and and then a patch down the bore for storage.