Reddit reviews Hoppe's Boresnake .357, 9mm, .380, .38 Caliber Pistol and Revolver, Clam E/F
We found 7 Reddit comments about Hoppe's Boresnake .357, 9mm, .380, .38 Caliber Pistol and Revolver, Clam E/F. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Multiple short brushes embedded in the floss pass easily through the shortest action or portInitial floss area (inside the barrel) removes loose grit and debris prior to the scrubbing action of the brushMain floss, with 160 times more floss than a patch, super cleans the boreBrass weighted drop-through cord slips easily down barrel, Grasp and pull the cleaning cord through the barrelWashable and reusableQuick pistol/revolver bore cleaner with 1-piece designLoosens large particles and scrubs out residueCleaning area is 160 times larger than standard patchBrass weight on the pull cord stamped with sizeFits .380, 9mm, .38, and .357-caliber pistols and revolvers
If you're thinking about extras / carry, budget $100+ for some good night sights, then another $150 or so for a decent gun belt and holster if you want to carry.
Generation 4, New:
What It Comes With
Cleaning Products
Accessories
Home Defense, Some Suggestions
My kit
Real Avid Handgun Smart Mat-19-inch by 16-inch Handgun Cleaning Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185PB8AW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WuTl343G4CERJ
Hoppe's 24002 BoreSnake Pistol and Revolver Bore Cleaner, 9mm, .357, .380, .38 Caliber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013RKHJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Bre6MnkuW1npv
Birchwood Casey Gun Cleaning Patch for 2 1/4" Square 9 mm/.38/.45 Caliber (Pack of 500) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TD0UEGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8wvVvfu8z14rN
Hoppe's Elite Gun Cleaner Spray Bottle, 8 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013RA3A6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_o5oHvt8b7y27O
Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Grease, 1-3/4 oz. Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PW5ZGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_HI2YuNyqeJeOt
Hoppe's No. 9 Lubricating Oil, 14.9 ml Precision Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013R67A6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_i8emEskpQydLM
SE 7624BC-5 Gun Cleaning Set with 3 Brushes & 2 Double-Ended Picks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HD0R86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_e675klKxRfh9s
Ballistol Multi-Purpose Oil, Aerosol spray, 6 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ERKCIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_QH46NYitYG8Xb
Hoppe's No. 9, 9-Piece Pistol Cleaning Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U8S0D2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e30bzbRXP7JAR
(Tapered and Regular Tip) Type-III 100pc Gun Cleaning 6 Inch American Made Cotton Swabs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CPU4JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_OcSPLNbBbOo6M
I also picked up some cans of compressed air at Walmart
Should pulling a bore snake through the barrel be difficult? I have a Ruger LCP Custom (.380) and purchased the pistol .380 bore snake and it took all of the strength I had to pull it through the barrel when I was cleaning it.
Your list is fairly complete to me. Here are a few thoughts:
I have a bore snake for every caliber I own, they are great! OP this is what you want for cleaning: https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-BoreSnake-Revolver-Cleaner-Caliber/dp/B0013RKHJI?th=1&psc=1
There are cloth cleaning patches for firearms. The procedure would be to assemble a cleaning rod, cut the patch to the appropriate size, fix the patch to the rod and swab out the barrel (usually disassembled and removed from the firearm) after spraying some cleaner through it. If the patch comes out especially dirty, you cut a new patch and repeat until its clean. The process can be a bit labor intensive if the gun is old or frequently used, or if the gun has a large bore and requires a lot of swabbing.
A tampon can be inserted into the firearm's barrel and pushed through with the rod a few times to the same effect. There are products called 'bore snakes' that do the same thing and are reusable. It's a bit quicker, but maybe not as thorough. I'll use this method if I feel like I don't have the time to dedicate to cleaning, or I have a lot of cleaning to do. It's not as cost effective either, but the difference is a matter of pennies since I bought pharmacy brands that made it to the clearance bin. Sure, my romantic interest at the time had a small complaint about how uncomfortable they were compared to her brand, but they're for me.