Hand gun cleaning kit or must have

October 14, 2023, 05:13 PM

iron chef

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by davetruong:
Thank you all! Now time to invest in an ultrasonic
I've been told that they are good for cleaning jewelry, too.

October 14, 2023, 10:23 PM

92fstech

I've accumulated a large toolbox of stuff over time. Off the top of my head:

Patches, various sizes.
Scissors for cutting patches
Q tips
Silicon cloth
Rags

Oil
Solvent (I like hoppes 9)
JB Bore paste
Brake cleaner
Lubriplate grease
Silicone oil Dot 5 brake fluid for supressor baffles
Isopropyl alcohol for lens cleaning

Nylon brush
Brass brush
Steel "carding" brush
Brass Bore Brushes
Steel chamber brushes (great for getting lead out of revolver cylinders)
Tornado brushes
Lewis Lead remover
AR chamber brushes
Dental picks
Bore jags

Brass cleaning rods for pistol and rifle
Blue Loctite (in case you need to remove screws to clean under something)
Screwdriver kit with assortment of flat-ground bits
Air compressor with blow gun (I use this all the time, but you have to be careful to not blow parts off the gun and I also wouldn't use one in the house!)

October 14, 2023, 10:36 PM

Ironmike57

I second that. Stuff works when others don’t.

quote:
Originally posted by SIGfourme:
Bore tech cleaners. No smell- water soluble. Works well.

October 15, 2023, 05:19 AM

Ironmike57

I did the same with a can of spray glue back in art school. It sucked!

quote:
Originally posted by Fredward:
Caution-when using brake cleaner, wear wrap around, close fitting safety glasses. Last summer I had the nozzle backwards and got a blast dead in both eyes. I ran for the kitchen dish rinsing gun thing and flushed until the kitchen floor was thoroughly soaked. This was another accident that COULD have been avoided. On the other hand, a 60's era Great Western 22 revolver that had been totally gunked up got nice and clean.

October 15, 2023, 11:48 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:

Can of break cleaner

I was told to use only the non-chlorinated type for cleaning firearms.

October 15, 2023, 11:52 AM

patw

I agree with having a set of gunsmith/firearm related screwdriver bits. Very handy for not destroying grip screws/parts.

October 15, 2023, 12:01 PM

MikeinNC

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:

Can of break cleaner
I was told to use only the non-chlorinated type for cleaning firearms.

All the break cleaner stuff I’ve seen in the stores is non-chlorinated. But you are right, stay away from that.

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October 15, 2023, 06:48 PM

CD228

Alot of great suggestions here.
A pull through bore snake (Otis or Hoppes)
A lead away cloth (for the front a revolver cylinder)
A chamber brush can be useful too.
A good nylon brush will do alot of work for you.

If you go ultrasonic, check through some of the threads. There are considerations on what to use as the cleaning liquid and also on how much lubrication is need afterwards.

October 15, 2023, 07:10 PM

rbert0005

I just checked Brownels for the unit I had.

October 15, 2023, 08:30 PM

Nickelsig229

https://www.amazon.com/Tipton-...06&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

I gave up on screw together barrel rods. I am also not in the Kit group.

October 16, 2023, 05:17 AM

jjkroll32

Ransom Master Mat
$30 through brownells

October 16, 2023, 07:38 AM

YellowJacket

quote:
Originally posted by Fredward:
Caution-when using brake cleaner, wear wrap around, close fitting safety glasses. Last summer I had the nozzle backwards and got a blast dead in both eyes. I ran for the kitchen dish rinsing gun thing and flushed until the kitchen floor was thoroughly soaked. This was another accident that COULD have been avoided. On the other hand, a 60's era Great Western 22 revolver that had been totally gunked up got nice and clean.

“You’ll shout your eye out, kid.”

(Glad you’re alright!)

October 17, 2023, 05:22 AM

bendable

I am looking at a parts tray at Harbor freight that is soft and somewhat pliable
Catalog #22416
$24.00

Have not purchased it yet.

October 17, 2023, 05:49 AM

Nismo

quote:
Originally posted by bendable:
I am looking at a parts tray at Harbor freight that is soft and somewhat pliable
Catalog #22416
$24.00

Have not purchased it yet.

Just get a dog food tray for $7. I have 2 of them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...n_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

October 17, 2023, 09:19 AM

pd15

Tackle box is a great idea.
Thanks for that, I’ve got everything stuffed in a walkers butter cookie tin.

October 17, 2023, 11:41 AM

bendable

"Just get a dog food tray for $7. I have 2 of them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...n_title?ie=UTF8&th=1[/QUOTE]"

Do they hold up against the cleaners , solvents and lubricants involved
with firearm maintenance ?

October 17, 2023, 01:46 PM

Beanhead

I use a yoga mat that is cut up to about the size of a placemat. After a few use, toss and cut another one out.

October 17, 2023, 04:42 PM

YooperSigs

Thanks for the dog food mat tip. Ordered!

October 17, 2023, 07:07 PM

lyman

quote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
Ballistol.

and kroil,

ala cart the rest,

no store bought kit I have seen had everything needed

October 17, 2023, 08:24 PM

preten2b

I like to use rods and jag, with a brushing after barrel has soaked a bit. If i venture to the range, I'll often have more than 2 to clean so to make things easy I recommend 2 rods, so I can leave jag on one, and brush on the other.

Also, a cheapie bottle of alcohol to rinse the crud off brush and jag, and store till next time.