What gun cleaner should I use?

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I know this might not be the correct section to post this question, but I feel that it is because cleaning directly relates to kb! and malfunctions etc..

My friend says that BreakFree PowderBlast! is the best, along with CLP, from reading Glockmeister, they say that MPro-7 and G-Lub is the best.

Comments?
Albert
 
I use Shooter's Choice on all powder fouled areas. It also cuts right through copper fouling awesomely! For action cleaning, I use Remington Action Cleaner, which is really glorified brake cleaner. I oil with TetraGun.

Tom

PS Kb is more related to barrels (rifleing used) and bullets (lead/copper) and reloading than cleaning. Look up the posts on Kb and Glock, good info there.


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I have used everything from brake cleaner to the expensive gun sprays, I use Dillon's cleaners and they work well for me. I can't use a number of them because of their smells which set off my asthma.

Just don't pour all the cleaners on the market in a big jug and then try to get good results. LOL

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Very Dirty Bore: Hoppe's #9

Moderate bore fouling and general cleaning on slide and frame: Breakfree CLP

Lubrication: Breakfree LP

Note: with Hoppe's or any other nitrosolvent, apply it to the bore and allow to sit for 45 minutes to an hour to allow the solvent to do its job.

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I have (under recommendation) purchased some CLP and Hoppe's.

I'm just wondering if some of the stuff is marketing hype, or not. I mean when two companies say they are "the best" it makes me wonder if they share the same product, or just the same marketing team.

Anybody have side by side comparison's they'd like to share?

Albert
 
I have always used Hoppe's No. 9 and a bore brush for bore cleaning and still will. However, after I cleaned my new 1991A1 recently, I noticed copper left in the barrel. I tried some Hoppe's Copper Solvent, and it worked albeit slowly. Next I tried some Pro Shot Copper Solvent II, and it appeared to work faster. The Pro Shot product had a stronger ammonia odor than did the Hoppe's product. If I recall my chemistry, copper and ammonia form a complex. If the copper is present as the complex with ammonia, it's no loner adorning your lands and grooves. I'm guessing that the cleaners with the strong ammonia odor will do the best job in the shortest time for the removal of copper fouling. If my weapons are really dirty, I give them an initial blast with Gun Scrubber. I use Rem Oil for lubrication, and if I need grease, I use RIG. For outer surfaces and final treatment on the bore, I use Birchwood Casey Sheath. Just my two cents worth. doc
 
Well, don't know if this is a plus or minus, but the US Army uses Breakfree CLP and so do factory Glock armorers. That's what I use as a cleaner and lubricant. Works good but I don't shoot lead (just FMJs).

As a side note. Breakfree CLP is a superior light lubricant for locks car and house, bike chains, etc. - far better than say WD-40 or 3in1 oil. Slickest most penetrating stuff I have ever used.
 
RB-17 is a very strong ammonia compound that will do a great job on heavy fouling. Do not let it sit in barrel for extended preriod of time and make sure to clean it off all surfaces. Using Break free clp on a regualar basis will tend to prevent heavy build up.

[This message has been edited by ak9 (edited April 12, 2000).]
 
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