Best gun brushes according to redditors
We found 39 Reddit comments discussing the best gun brushes. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 39 Reddit comments discussing the best gun brushes. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
My advice? Go to a range that has as many of these on rental as you can find, and give them all a test drive. Then pick whichever one feels best for you. I'd say they're all solid firearms, and you'd be good with any of them from a pure quality perspective.
edit to answer the last question:
> Also, what should I buy with the pistol? Cleaning tools, oil, etc...
Extra magazines...always recommended. As for cleaning tools and oil, anything off the shelf will be fine. I personally like a bore snake for cleaning the barrel and chamber, a nylon and brass bristle brush (toothbrush style) for everything else, and a cotton rag (old T-shirt). If you don't get the bore snake, you'll probably want a rod/wire with an appropriately sized bore brush and the other adapter that allows you to run a cotton patch down the barrel.
I use this rod https://www.amazon.com/Gunslick-Handgun-Carbon-Fiber-Cleaning/dp/B001NOVF92
and just some generic bronze brushes like this https://www.amazon.com/Gunslick-Bore-Cleaning-Brush/dp/B004NJC1ME/ref=pd_lpo_200_lp_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=2PA7VYF9QHZ5KMSS97E3&th=1&psc=1
and use this to send a few pieces of cloth through until they come out clean https://www.amazon.com/Gunslick-Brass-Benchrest-Handgun-Caliber/dp/B004NJDG14/ref=pd_sim_200_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004NJDG14&pd_rd_r=9TTKD0XDXN2KSBS2TNRK&pd_rd_w=K2pUv&pd_rd_wg=CIoxr&psc=1&refRID=9TTKD0XDXN2KSBS2TNRK
Basically I just clean the bore after 1000 or so rounds and use a toothpick/cloth to clean the slide channels and lightly oil them. I use M7Pro cleaning stuff and oil just because I can find it at most stores around here and it doesn't smell or irritate my skin. There really is no sense in pulling the trigger and all that stuff out unless it starts sticking or you have run 5k or 10k rounds through it.
Just to cover everything these are the cloth pieces i use too https://www.amazon.com/Professionals-Choice-Cleaning-800-Pack-357-Calibre/dp/B00KJLTONO/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1484333214&sr=1-5&keywords=gun+cleaning+patches
Here's some of the things that are good to have on hand. A lot of it is newer since I'm replacing things I did not care for. Most, if not all, can be found on Amazon. Its a little list but hardly scratches the surface of crap that you can accumulate.
For shooting:
Cleaning:
Everything else:
yeah thats normal. its just residue, get a tornado brush and go to town for a while. all my shotguns look like that after cleaning with a brass brush. tornado and alot of elbow grease will get them to mirror again.
this
https://www.amazon.ca/HOPPES-12-Gauge-Tornado-Brush/dp/B0013R4DRU
Generation 4, New:
What It Comes With
Cleaning Products
Accessories
Home Defense, Some Suggestions
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CWDPF6W/
They're like $3 apiece from amazon (well not today, WTF $5???) or the LGS. I treat them as disposable. once they're gummed up, bristles get bent, I toss them. I then either put a bunch of add-on amazon brushes in my cart (when they're under $3) or hit up the LGS. I've got too much clutter on the workbench to salvage that type of stuff.
Edit:
30cal 10pack
22cal 10 pack
$1.50 apiece, why worry about cleaning them...
Search for gun cleaning brushes. They are usually about 75% cheaper and sometimes literally the same thing.
Pack of 10 for ~$6USD
'Pack' of 1 for ~$2USD
I have been using the gun cleaning nylon ones for a long time and love them. I haven't used them outdoors much though. Work great for the gym in my experience.
Your stovepipe issues probably aren't lube-related at all.
Replace your extractor with a tool steel version from Kidd, Volquartsen, Power Custom, etc. They're about $10-$12 and last longer than you'll shoot the gun. The factory stamped steel extractors wear out quickly.
Also, keep your chamber clean every few hundred rounds. Get yourself a nylon bore brush. Bend it 90 degrees so you can slip it in the chamber without disassembling the gun. This is a good way to keep it running between major cleanings.
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
I used one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CWDPF6W/ref=sr_ph_1?qid=1462064522&sr=sr-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gun+cleaning+brush the far end is good for large areas and the little end can get into most tight crevices
I got a quality system of rods from sportsman's to apply the solvent with patches. It's called a gunslick and has 22/223, and 30 cal, and 12GA. The 30 cal can be used for 9mm and 7.62x39 as well, but bore snakes tend to need to be caliber specific. For online ordering you might try a larger kit like this off Amazon which includes all standard calibers.
I use a boresnake for the cleaning, then go through with more rods of solvent, snake, then a final pass or so with a little gun oil. I don't use the brushes on the rods except for pistols.
There's pick brush sets you can get on amazon for $9 with nylon brushes, plastic picks, and Brass brushes. I'd use brass/copper only on the most stubborn carbon like on the butt of a bolt, while sticking to nylon for almost everything else. I use patches dipped in solvent and use the pick to push the patch in cracks and crevices otherwise difficult to reach.
For pistols I love these Chinese pod kits for less than $3.
Also you can order a ton of boresnakes for $1-3 from China they just take awhile to arrive so I'd get one domesticly online for $7 shipped and spares from china.
> I'm looking for a good cleaning kit and set of tools for this gun.
For a starter kit, i'd recommend something like this setup:
I use a kit i put together myself for cleaning my handguns, rifles, shotgun, etc, for cleaning. My guns get cleaned differently, which gun it is dictates how it'll get clean and how often.
I've had really good luck with a double ended nylon brush on amazon
the one end is a single row...used with some foamy soap..may not erase the gouge, but you'll get the dirt out w/out compromising the lighter area around it...I took a few courses in museum/artifact preservation. I put it to good use on my shoes.
brush/rod , solvent , lubricant , patches , and one of these
Yeah I can understand that. Sorta like cleaning the large pieces of trash out of your car but not vacuuming.
You've been super helpful. Can't thank you enough. By the way, I noticed a "Tornado brush" that the guy says he wraps the saturated patches around. Might be useful to try it out so you don't get those don't pushed down bristles. The stainless steel seems a bit worrying though. This pack is only $3 more with both an extra brush and a cleaning swab. So I'll give it a try and see what works.
I did love the look of that shiny barrel/gun. So I guess I'll be doing the break down every time as well. Good habit to get into.
Any preference on a cleaner/lube? I've heard CLP mentioned a lot around these parts- but an all-and-one seems odd to me.
I don't see anywhere in your prep that you actually washed your new atty, just soaking and rinsing.
I use one of these on every new atomizer I buy before I build on it: https://www.amazon.com/Type-III-Black-Double-Weapon-Cleaning/dp/B00C6SQQF2
A little dawn, hot water, and elbow grease has always worked for me and those brushes can get into all the little nooks and crannies.
12 is bigger, so getting https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O7F7YI for some hard cleaning. Is CLP-5 an acceptable oil in the mosin community?
>Should I clean and oil it before I shoot?
Some guns comes with packing grease and some don't. It doesn't hurt to clean and oil, but make sure you don't over-lubricate because that can cause problems too.
>How often should i clean it? After every time i shoot?
As CMK said it's up to you. Some people are meticulous about cleaning between every session (so usually 100-200 rounds) but it's not absolutely necessary for a modern duty gun like the Glock.
I usually clean every other session (so around 500 rounds) but I don't really make a rule of it.
>Do i need to buy a cleaning kit or will the brush it came with be ok?
Better to get a kit, but there are lots of cheap crappy ones out there. You can just assemble one yourself, but generally what you want are:
>What cleaning products and or gun oil do you recommend?
You have many good choices on the market to pick from. Here are a few:
For general use i like sweet’s 7.62 bore solvent. Copper remover and lead remover when needed and some break free or something similar to remove these things because its pressurized and quick drying. A cheaper substitute to this is lacquer thinner. Available by the gallon and quart. Quick drying but not pressurized so youll have to use a brush. All of these displace water and as such the metal will be really dry and absorb any humidity in the air so i like to run a patch of montana extreme bore conditioner down the barrel. Let soak for a few min and follow with a dry patch. Any moving parts get millcom and non moving parts get synthetic oil. Sprayed onto a patch and rubbed on. I tried spraying but it really gets a ton on there. And in my experience a real oily surface collects dirt and dust. https://i.imgur.com/eGmoQLR.jpg
I dont have any lead remover at the moment but i think most types are fine. The most important part is persistance and some elbow grease. Also the toothbrush in the pic sucks cuz it has extra tongue things on it or some crap. Cheap tooth brushes are best cuz they are narrow and skimp on extra features. That just one that the dentist gave me last time. For persistant stuff you can get a sonic cleaner at most hardware stores or harbor freight or online. I dont have one but my brother does. We usually just use hot water and some purple power. Heavy on the water. Light on the chemicals. I dont know if all types heat the water but his does. Although i got a laser etched back plate for a glock and the cleaner cleaned the paint right off of it. I guess they just paint aluminum and then etch into it. Ive thought about using a sonicare toothbrush on my guns but they are like 50 bucks and im too cheap. Many companies make a brush specifically for guns. Looks like a toothbrush with big and little ends. I dont use any that dont have nylon bristles. Blue bristles are pretty tough and do a good job. Brass bristles seem to leave brass marks that i have to clean off the gun and stainless is way too rough. Also i just remembered that gunslick makes this. Gunslick Stainless Steel Spiral Rifle Cleaning Brush (.30-.32 Caliber/8mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011ZEGYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uYqRBbZ9A542N
Ive used it on some of my milsurplus rifles cuz they are hella nasty. Since it never exposes any part of your gun to an end of a wire, it seems to be fine. But that up to you. Really you can do almost anything with some good solvents and enough work.
Perfect thanks! I have a 12ga bronze bore brush but it doesn't seem to work too well, would something like this work better?
Pick up a set of double ended brushes like these. The bronze brush is great for getting stubborn carbon off the cylinder face.
Nope - regular cleaning of controllers/keyboards/mice.
Every week or two (or as needed) I wipe down the control devices I have used - typically just wiping things down with a slightly damp cloth. About once a month (or as needed) I use a brush to clear the cracks and crevices of anything I may have missed.
A couple things I find that are very helpful: a good stiff brush with a small head, a cleaning stick, and an air compressor. I find that a toothbrush is often not stiff enough to get the hard baked crud off. The universal cleaning stick is great. If you're cheap then wood Popsicle sticks and chopsticks work fine instead.
http://www.amazon.com/Otis-Variety-Receiver-Brushes-Bronze/dp/B00162OKDY
www.countycomm.com/ucs.html
That's the set a bought and then I also bought this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HD0R86?psc=1 for good measure!
Leave the copper colored factory grease on the slide until it's gone. Hit up the range with a few hundred rounds. Some people clean the gun before firing. I just lubed the slide a little and fired 300 rounds before my first cleaning.
Start here: https://youtu.be/DZf4mUM10Vc
For deeper cleaning watch this: https://youtu.be/7VTIqAMPOco
These: The Professional's Choice Pistol/Rifle Cotton Flannel 2 1/2-Inch Square Gun Cleaning Patches (120-Pack), .38/.357-Calibre/9mm/10mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MY45Q6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_I0Erxb77YVTWA
-This: UTG 9MM Pistol Cleaning Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZJ1364/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_j1Erxb6MQEHNV
Sorry for the long links I'm on mobile and bored at the moment. There are more updated and thorough videos if you search YouTube, but I enjoy listening to Hickok45's. Hope this helps.
Ballistol, Cleaning Patches, Brushes, Barrel Brush, and an extra Cleaning Rod
http://www.amazon.com/Type-III-Black-Double-Weapon-Cleaning/dp/B00C6SQQHA/
That's the minimum. I would also recommend CLP as a mid-step between solvent and lube, and as a general cleaner and protectant. Cleaning brushes and picks are useful for getting into the harder to reach places. Finally a bore snake down the barrel at the range after shooting from chamber to muzzle a couple times will make cleaning significantly easier.
Bronze brushes and lead removal cloth:
Otis Technology 3 Nylon/3 Bronze/3 Blue Nylon 9 Pack AP Brushes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OX8IXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7kTzDbN5B7K6T
Birchwood Casey 31002 Lead Remover and Polishing Cloth, 6-Inch x 9-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU67BEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bjTzDbBRE75ZF
I just picked these up a few weeks ago. You can buy them individually at at a hardware store, but the price is about the same and I work at remote location so it really isn't an option for me.