I recently purchased a new sig, which aren't known for having the toughest finish. I was told that applying a light coat of oil after shooting was enough to "clean" the slide. I was wondering if something like break-free clp would be too harsh for the slide on my 226. Any input is appreciated. Thanks folks.
Is break-free harmful to your slide finish?
- Thread starter zauer
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Zauer, First off congrat's on your new purchase. Being the proud owner of (3)
Sig's myself, I use "Break Free CLP"
on all part's of these weapons; including
on the slide of my two-tone P226!!!
Now Hoppe's No. 9 w/ a toothbrush is a
total different story entirely!!!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Sig's myself, I use "Break Free CLP"
on all part's of these weapons; including
on the slide of my two-tone P226!!!
Now Hoppe's No. 9 w/ a toothbrush is a
total different story entirely!!!
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Zauer,
Congratulations on your new Sig. I have a P-220 and a P-226 (.40 S&W/.357 Sig), which are superb autoloaders.
Wit respect to Breakfree CPL, the chief gunsmith at Sig in Exeter, NH, specifically recommended the use of CPL to me a couple years ago. Incidentally, he suggested its use instead of "Number 9", which had been my usual cleaning agent.
Congratulations on your new Sig. I have a P-220 and a P-226 (.40 S&W/.357 Sig), which are superb autoloaders.
Wit respect to Breakfree CPL, the chief gunsmith at Sig in Exeter, NH, specifically recommended the use of CPL to me a couple years ago. Incidentally, he suggested its use instead of "Number 9", which had been my usual cleaning agent.
Break-Free never buggered up my P-228.
Plus, I love the smell of CLP in the morning; it smells like... guns.
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"..but never ever Fear. Fear is for the enemy. Fear and Bullets."
10mm: It's not the size of the Dawg in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog!
Plus, I love the smell of CLP in the morning; it smells like... guns.
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"..but never ever Fear. Fear is for the enemy. Fear and Bullets."
10mm: It's not the size of the Dawg in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog!
Daniel Watters
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I'd avoid the use of CLP on epoxy finishes like SIG's K-Kote and Beretta's Bruniton. If there is a nick in the finish, CLP (and other penetrating oils/solvents) can work under the epoxy finish, causing it to soften, blister, and peel.
CLP stripped the Bruniton from my Beretta 1201FP3's receiver. It peeled away in strips and patches like sunburned skin.
CLP stripped the Bruniton from my Beretta 1201FP3's receiver. It peeled away in strips and patches like sunburned skin.