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Brass Bore Brushes That Don't Shed?
September 27, 2017, 09:53 AM
ensigmaticBrass Bore Brushes That Don't Shed?
Cleaning two SA revolvers and the chambers of four cylinders, yesterday, had to battle the
Kleen Bore .22 cal. pistol brush shedding bristles like a pet in springtime.
What a PITA.
I recall having that problem with whatever I was using for my .40 S&W bore brushes, in the past.
So what so y'all like for bore brushes?
(N.B.: The Kleen Bore .22 cal. pistol brush I've probably had for a good number of years, though it was fresh out of its tube.)
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"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher September 27, 2017, 10:01 AM
sigcrazy7What solvent are you using?
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Pipe SmokerI use bronze bore brushes from Brownells. 9mm & .22. I've never had any significant shedding problem with them.
Edit: I push the brush all the way through before I pull it back. That's easier on the bristles, I think.
Serious about crackers September 27, 2017, 10:07 AM
sigfreundI have used Brownells bore brushes almost exclusively for years with never a bristle shed.
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ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by sigcrazy7:
What solvent are you using?
M-Pro 7
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher September 27, 2017, 12:12 PM
Pipe SmokerIt seems unlikely to me that your solvent choice is the cause of the shedding.
Serious about crackers September 27, 2017, 12:24 PM
Il Cattivo^^^ Never has been for me, FWIW. Kleen Bore can be OK, but their selling point has always been "cheap and available anywhere".
ETA: I'm sorry, I can't tell from the packaging which brand I'm using.
September 27, 2017, 01:25 PM
houndawgThe only brushes I buy are Pro-Shot. Never had a problem with them shedding.
September 27, 2017, 02:45 PM
Nickelsig229I have a couple of these pro shot brushes that are one continues brass wire looped and twisted. Check out this link at amazon to get a picture of it to see what I mean.
These do not loose brush bristles.
amazon pro shot brass brush
First In Last Out September 27, 2017, 05:20 PM
SRI've used Brownell brushes for years. Some shed badly after a couple uses and others seem indestructible. I can't seem to figure out what causes the difference.
Same issue with Pro Shot brushes.
Speak softly and carry a big stick loaded Sig September 27, 2017, 08:07 PM
ensigmaticThanks for the input! Decided to give Pro Shot a try, since I could get 'em via Amazon Prime.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher September 28, 2017, 08:17 PM
MPLook for s Tornado brush.
September 28, 2017, 10:07 PM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by MP:
Look for s Tornado brush.
That would be the Pro Shot brushes.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher September 29, 2017, 10:15 AM
RichardCThat's cool, thanks!
I've used steel tornados in chambers but didn't know they made brass ones.
That'd be good for bores.
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September 29, 2017, 10:27 AM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by RichardC:
That's cool, thanks!
I've used steel tornados in chambers but didn't know they made brass ones.
That'd be good for bores.
You're welcome. Thanks for the recommendation.
Reasons I went with them was AP had them, plus comments about them not shedding bristles
and not throwing solvent about when exiting muzzles and chambers.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher October 05, 2017, 07:03 PM
muddle_mannif the brushes are copper and one uses copper solvent it is prudent to rinse the brushes with water after use...
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October 05, 2017, 09:53 PM
sns3guppyOTIS makes good bronze bore brushes.