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45Gunner · October 30, 2009, 08:23 AM

For a new shooter such as your young lad, there are some inexpensive kits sold by Hoppe's and some of the other manufacturers.

Basics would be: Cleaning Rod with applicable tips
Cotton Patches sized for the corresponding caliber
Q-tips
Solvent
Gun Oil (lubricant)
Old Toothbrush

Your kit need not be fancy nor expensive. With that being said, my cleaning kit has become so intricate, I have commandeered an old suitcase and use that to keep all my cleaning equipment in.

October 30, 2009, 08:23 AM	#3
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	For a new shooter such as your young lad, there are some inexpensive kits sold by Hoppe's and some of the other manufacturers. Basics would be: Cleaning Rod with applicable tips Cotton Patches sized for the corresponding caliber Q-tips Solvent Gun Oil (lubricant) Old Toothbrush Your kit need not be fancy nor expensive. With that being said, my cleaning kit has become so intricate, I have commandeered an old suitcase and use that to keep all my cleaning equipment in. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member