I never do any of this stuff. I have been shooting black powder revolvers for over
50 years. I always clean at the range. I have expensive revolvers too. One is
a 900 dollar one. My oldest two are 45 years old. Never any rust. Takes me
about 10 min. Now all I shoot is Black Powder, I have never shot any subs
except Pryodex and that was back in 1971 and that was for about a hour. So
this information is only for Black Powder. First the residue is water soluable .
With any common sense at all that should tell you to use water to dissolve and
clean it. I just run a dripping wet patch thru the barrel and all the chambers.
I also wipe the frame and rest of it with a wet rag. I run wet Q- Tips in
everything I can. I do take out the nipples and wipe with wet Q-Tips. I then
Wipe dry everything spray with WD-40, and I'm done. About 10 min. I do this
at the range and I never bring a dirty gun home. No hot water, no soap, or any
magic cleaning agent. I really get a laugh out of the lengths some people go to
to do a very simple job. I know most won't agree on my way, but it had been
working for 50 years . I live in Missouri where it does get humid.
This revolver is about 20 years old. Only cleaned with water
Another one water cleaned since 1974
This one has had the most use and I bought it when they first came out in 1972
All the blueing has worn off, but no rust .