pistol cleaning kit help
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I bought mine at Walmart. It came in a little wooden box for like 15 bucks I think. It will do anything from 22 to 12ga. It has the metal rods ( that I dont care for ) You really need a bore snake for your rifles and such but they are caliber specific so this can get pricey.
I just replace the brushes when they wear out because I use a few more than others. When the little cheap wooden box tore up I just went and bought another whole kit.
I have kinda built my own over the years because I have different brushes and tools that really dont fit in the box.
I just replace the brushes when they wear out because I use a few more than others. When the little cheap wooden box tore up I just went and bought another whole kit.
I have kinda built my own over the years because I have different brushes and tools that really dont fit in the box.
A little more than $20, the Otis cleaning Systems are great. Work on handguns and rifles, and fit in the palm of your hand. My collection of cleaning rods have not been used since I bought the Otis kit. Check out their videos on use of the kits.
I don't have a "kit" per se. I have a few cleaning rods and use the 12" stainless Midway rod for my handguns. I keep patch loops on the rods and have jags and bronze brushes segregated by caliber.
When I want to clean a gun I grab the appropriate rod, jag, and brush. Then I fill a small bottle with Ed's Red, grab some patches and get to work.
When I want to clean a gun I grab the appropriate rod, jag, and brush. Then I fill a small bottle with Ed's Red, grab some patches and get to work.
scorpion_tyr
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Hoppes makes some that run $10 - 15 at Wal-Mart or academy. Comes with patches, rod, brushes in all the popular sizes, some oil, and a little thing of solvent.
Kreyzhorse
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A $20 Walmart kit will work fine. A good gun oil and a bottle of Hoppes #9 will cover your cleaning and lubrication needs. Old t-shirts make good patches if you don't mind cutting your own.
Otis, Hoppes, milspec cases...
As posted here before, the Otis or Hoppes cleaning kits could do well. If you look you should be able to find others in the under $25.00 range.
I'd suggest looking into the US military cleaning kit if you plan to tote rifles, carbines, handguns etc. Check www.Policehq.com www.Brownells.com www.UScav.com www.Cheaperthandirt.com www.Natchezss.com .
A small .30 or .50BMG ammo can with some supplies may work also. MTM sells a line of plastic/polymer tool boxes.
For basic field cleaning/up-keep, a good Hoppes Bore-Snake Viper and a small(3-4oz) bottle of a high quality CLP; Gunzilla, MPro7, Eezox, Weaponshield, etc & maybe a nylon toothbrush with clean rag will do the job.
Clyde
www.Gunzilla.com www.Eezox.com www.Ballistol.com www.Weaponshield.com
As posted here before, the Otis or Hoppes cleaning kits could do well. If you look you should be able to find others in the under $25.00 range.
I'd suggest looking into the US military cleaning kit if you plan to tote rifles, carbines, handguns etc. Check www.Policehq.com www.Brownells.com www.UScav.com www.Cheaperthandirt.com www.Natchezss.com .
A small .30 or .50BMG ammo can with some supplies may work also. MTM sells a line of plastic/polymer tool boxes.
For basic field cleaning/up-keep, a good Hoppes Bore-Snake Viper and a small(3-4oz) bottle of a high quality CLP; Gunzilla, MPro7, Eezox, Weaponshield, etc & maybe a nylon toothbrush with clean rag will do the job.
Clyde
www.Gunzilla.com www.Eezox.com www.Ballistol.com www.Weaponshield.com
Steven_Seagal
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Otis Technologies makes the best cleaning kits, imo. buy the good one, for about 130 i think, and that's all you will EVER need. it will last forever
Cheapshooter
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There are several posts on the subject. Many use automotive synthetic motor oil such as Mobil One for lubrication.
I'm an old man stuck in my ways! Hoppes #9 solvent has been around many years, and to me still serves the purpose quite well. I use Remoil as a lubricant after cleaning. I have tried the all in one products like Breakfree CLP and it seems to work well also.
Search this forum for other threads on the subject and you will find plenty of good options for the maintenance of your firearms.
Uncle Buck
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I have a dozen, maybe even more than that, cleaning kits that I just finally put all together in an old box.
For patches I use old cotton t-shirts.
I keep all my bore brushes in a cigar box.
The bore swabs - The things that look like Q-Tips on steroids, I keep in a zip lock bag with oil on them. I only use them after the gun has been cleaned and to put a light coat of oil on in the barrel.
I have several different types of dental picks I use to get in between the cracks and crannies. You'll notice on the slides of semis that crud seems to get in the corners really bad.
I have a couple of old tooth brushes that are kept in the cleaning box as well.
For solvents I use Hoppe's 9 and Tipton Bore Solvent. (Tipton is a much stronger solvent and will burn a little if you get it on your skin.)
I usually use Remington Teflon oil, it comes in a can and can be sprayed on. It'll dry nicely.
Reguardless of what you use, make sure the gun is cleaned and oiled before putting it away.
Look at buying packages of bore brushes when you look for supplies. When you do not feel any resistance, you have worn the brush out and need to replace it.
I have seen guys who run one or two patches through their guns after using bore solvent and call it clean. I run patches through my gun until they come out as clean as when they went in. Then I know the barrel is clean.
You have spent some hard earned money on the firearm and are definitely taking the right course of action in wanting to keep it clean.
For patches I use old cotton t-shirts.
I keep all my bore brushes in a cigar box.
The bore swabs - The things that look like Q-Tips on steroids, I keep in a zip lock bag with oil on them. I only use them after the gun has been cleaned and to put a light coat of oil on in the barrel.
I have several different types of dental picks I use to get in between the cracks and crannies. You'll notice on the slides of semis that crud seems to get in the corners really bad.
I have a couple of old tooth brushes that are kept in the cleaning box as well.
For solvents I use Hoppe's 9 and Tipton Bore Solvent. (Tipton is a much stronger solvent and will burn a little if you get it on your skin.)
I usually use Remington Teflon oil, it comes in a can and can be sprayed on. It'll dry nicely.
Reguardless of what you use, make sure the gun is cleaned and oiled before putting it away.
Look at buying packages of bore brushes when you look for supplies. When you do not feel any resistance, you have worn the brush out and need to replace it.
I have seen guys who run one or two patches through their guns after using bore solvent and call it clean. I run patches through my gun until they come out as clean as when they went in. Then I know the barrel is clean.
You have spent some hard earned money on the firearm and are definitely taking the right course of action in wanting to keep it clean.
Dental tools; nylon-metal..
A post brought up dental picks(tools). I can see the value of these items but I'd buy the plastic/nylon type over the stainless steel/metal. The metal could nick, scratch or mar a firearm,
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Brownells, Natchez Shooters Supplies and Midway-USA sell the dental picks.
CF
ps: A well made bore light and maybe a small magnifying glass are worth adding to a gun cleaning kit or tool box too,.
A post brought up dental picks(tools). I can see the value of these items but I'd buy the plastic/nylon type over the stainless steel/metal. The metal could nick, scratch or mar a firearm,
. Brownells, Natchez Shooters Supplies and Midway-USA sell the dental picks.
CF
ps: A well made bore light and maybe a small magnifying glass are worth adding to a gun cleaning kit or tool box too,
.Nnobby45's cleaning kit.
Hoppes #9 that's saturated in the bbl. while I'm doing the rest of the gun.
Couple cleaning rods with different sized WORN OUT bore brushes
Couple cleaning rods with different good bore brushes. They're mostly used on revolver cylinders.
Some steel scouring pad type stuff for removing lead when needed.
Paper towels
Brass or steel brush for cleaning breech face, or barrel.
Dbl end brushes designed for cleanig extractor.
Yes, paper towels. I tear off the amount I need to match the caliber. There's a learning curve for a while until you learn how to do it without tearing thru the towel, but they work fine.
TIP: Learn how much to tear off, fold it, then fold over one edge again and stab it there.
I use Miltec grease for the SIG rails to protect the anodized finish. Good idea for any aluminum frame to protect the rails. You can mix it with lube.
Assorted lubes, like Breakfree, FP10, or Mobile 1 synthetic motor oil all work fine.
Hoppes #9 that's saturated in the bbl. while I'm doing the rest of the gun.
Couple cleaning rods with different sized WORN OUT bore brushes
Couple cleaning rods with different good bore brushes. They're mostly used on revolver cylinders.
Some steel scouring pad type stuff for removing lead when needed.
Paper towels
Brass or steel brush for cleaning breech face, or barrel.
Dbl end brushes designed for cleanig extractor.
Yes, paper towels. I tear off the amount I need to match the caliber. There's a learning curve for a while until you learn how to do it without tearing thru the towel, but they work fine.
TIP: Learn how much to tear off, fold it, then fold over one edge again and stab it there.
I use Miltec grease for the SIG rails to protect the anodized finish. Good idea for any aluminum frame to protect the rails. You can mix it with lube.
Assorted lubes, like Breakfree, FP10, or Mobile 1 synthetic motor oil all work fine.
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