a cleaner and what else?

breakthrough · November 23, 2015, 09:22 PM

what gun cleaning solvent and cleaner do you recommend? Do I need a lubricant too? what do you recommend.

rpseraph · November 25, 2015, 03:52 PM

Generally all you'll need to care for most issues with most gun is a cleaner and a lube...

As for as for what exactly you may want, people will want to know what kind of gun(s) we are dealing with, how much you'll use it, how it is stored, condition (age) of the gun(s) etc.

Sevens · November 25, 2015, 04:04 PM

It is shocking that it's been a day and a half since you asked about gun cleaning and 12,446 people haven't responded with their technique. Typically, asking a gun forum about gun cleaning and solvents and lubricants is like asking a room full of guys what they like in a pickup truck or asking women what they think about shoes.

You seem new to firearms so I will offer MY best advice and keep it short.

Get a bottle of Hoppes#9 and also get a bottle of lube. I use FP-10, I think WeaponShield is just as good or better. Three products that will never, ever, EVER touch my guns are WD-40, RemOil and FrogLube.

Use the Hoppe's#9 to clean, and it leaves a nice layer behind that is not the ultimate "protectant" but it is meant to be safely left behind and is good to be left behind. Use the lubricant for slide rails, frame rails and pivot points. Use it sparingly on internals and pivot points, use it judiciously on slide/frame rails.

My best advice on gun cleaning?!
Less is more. I bet most of us grew up cleaning the favorite gun every single time we brought it home, but the fact is that far more guns are dinged, worn and accidentally crunched or broken due to excessive and/or over-zealous cleaning. A little Hoppes#9 on a cotton rag to wipe down powder residue and filth is pretty much my routine now and I don't scrub bores or chambers until they have many hundreds of rounds through them.

November 23, 2015, 09:22 PM	#1
breakthrough Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2015 Posts: 95	a cleaner and what else? what gun cleaning solvent and cleaner do you recommend? Do I need a lubricant too? what do you recommend.

November 25, 2015, 04:04 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	It is shocking that it's been a day and a half since you asked about gun cleaning and 12,446 people haven't responded with their technique. Typically, asking a gun forum about gun cleaning and solvents and lubricants is like asking a room full of guys what they like in a pickup truck or asking women what they think about shoes. You seem new to firearms so I will offer MY best advice and keep it short. Get a bottle of Hoppes#9 and also get a bottle of lube. I use FP-10, I think WeaponShield is just as good or better. Three products that will never, ever, EVER touch my guns are WD-40, RemOil and FrogLube. Use the Hoppe's#9 to clean, and it leaves a nice layer behind that is not the ultimate "protectant" but it is meant to be safely left behind and is good to be left behind. Use the lubricant for slide rails, frame rails and pivot points. Use it sparingly on internals and pivot points, use it judiciously on slide/frame rails. My best advice on gun cleaning?! Less is more. I bet most of us grew up cleaning the favorite gun every single time we brought it home, but the fact is that far more guns are dinged, worn and accidentally crunched or broken due to excessive and/or over-zealous cleaning. A little Hoppes#9 on a cotton rag to wipe down powder residue and filth is pretty much my routine now and I don't scrub bores or chambers until they have many hundreds of rounds through them. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

November 25, 2015, 03:52 PM	#2
rpseraph Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2015 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 454	Generally all you'll need to care for most issues with most gun is a cleaner and a lube... As for as for what exactly you may want, people will want to know what kind of gun(s) we are dealing with, how much you'll use it, how it is stored, condition (age) of the gun(s) etc.