Hoppe's 9

I always have and I've never had a problem, so did my Grandpappy. My cousins do, too. And my Grandfather's brother. And my Grandmother's brother. None of us have ever complained.
 
Harsh? I don't think so. After I use it on my blue finishes, I splash a little on for after shave too...it's not very harsh...:cool:
 
I once showed up to my Women's Lit class after cleaning my blued gun using Hoppes #9. The girl next to me asked me to move over because my "weird cologne [was] giving her a headache." :D

A bit off topic, but I can understand how some would think it's harsh at times.
 
I've used Hoppes #9 on blued guns for over 40 years without any problems, though you might not want to soak them overnight in the stuff (never tried it). Wipe dry and then wipe with a cloth with some sort of protectant on it (oil, CLP, Eezox, etc.).
 
I once showed up to my Women's Lit class after cleaning my blued gun using Hoppes #9. The girl next to me asked me to move over because my "weird cologne [was] giving her a headache."
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That's one reason I sometimes just use CLP to do a quick cleaning. My wife really complains if I use #9 anywhere inside the house. But she has a nose that puts a lot of bloodhounds to shame.
 
I've been using Hoppe's No. 9 on blued guns about 40 years without encountering a single problem from it, (other than my former wife's complaining about my cleaning guns on the kitchen counters, that is.)
 
Until I started Carrying, Hoppes was about all I ever used to clean guns.....

...... Now, I use something called "Invisible Gun" on the carry pistol .... don't want to smell like a well maintained firearm in the produce aisle......
 
I like the smell too,but I think it is mostly nitrobenzene and something bad for your liver,so go easy.
I have had no trouble with blued finishes.As I recall,many years ago,a smith friend of mine soaked a nickle plated M-29 cylinder in it.That was not a good idea.
 
So we have located the problem and it is not with hoppe's 9
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The problem is: some people can't appreciate the awesome smell of Hoppes! It's the best after shave ever. It dries your skin right up!
 
I've have also used it for years with great results. However,
there can be problem if you let it sit on the gun overnight or
hours on end. It will stain a blued finish. Put it on..wipe it off.
 
My wife really complains if I use #9 anywhere inside the house. But she has a nose that puts a lot of bloodhounds to shame.
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I'm sure glad I didn't post that one, KyJim...;)
 
Uses for Hoppe's #9

Hoppe’s #9 is not only excellent for cleaning all your firearms it will:
1-Clean your hands.
2-Cure athletes foot
3-Whiten your teeth
4-Makes an excellent aftershave, where do you think the expression “feel the burn” came from.
5-And most importantly it was excellent for driving two of my Ex mother-in-laws out of my house.
 
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