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    What are the "best" pistol cleaning products?

    Very new to owing, so I am wondering what some of the "best" options are for cleaning/shooting oil products?
    If I buy a new weapon, what lubricants should I put on it prior to firing it?
    I currently have a Beretta 9mm, and looking to purchase a 45.

    If you have a link to a prior thread or videos it would be appreciated.
    Thanks!

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    It doesn't really matter in my experience.

    All you need is some kind of bore solvent, some kind of lube and some kind of grease.

    I like Hoppes #9 for bore solvent, Slip 2000 for lube, and whatever lithium grease I can get cheapest at AutoZone. YMMV

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    Non chlorinated brake cleaner, avoid hitting night sights with it. Just hose out the pistol on the inside and the internal parts every thousand rounds or so and relube with the oil/grease of your choice.
    #RESIST

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    Quote Originally Posted by LittleLebowski View Post
    Non chlorinated brake cleaner, avoid hitting night sights with it. Just hose out the pistol on the inside and the internal parts every thousand rounds or so and relube with the oil/grease of your choice.
    ooh yeah, I forgot about that. Makes cleaning handguns stupid easy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nephrology View Post
    ooh yeah, I forgot about that. Makes cleaning handguns stupid easy.
    And ARs. And bolt guns. And gun bags soaked in gun oil.
    #RESIST

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhino View Post
    Very new to owing, so I am wondering what some of the "best" options are for cleaning/shooting oil products?
    If I buy a new weapon, what lubricants should I put on it prior to firing it?
    I currently have a Beretta 9mm, and looking to purchase a 45.

    If you have a link to a prior thread or videos it would be appreciated.
    Thanks!
    There's no best.

    You might want to review the owner's manual for whatever pistol you're talking about before making a decision.

    +1 for non-chlorinated brake cleaner
    Last edited by Alpha Sierra; 01-24-2020 at 02:12 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LittleLebowski View Post
    And ARs. And bolt guns. And gun bags soaked in gun oil.
    Reminds me i need to buy a couple more cans...

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    The above mentioned items work well. MPro7 cleaner and Super Lube grease are my favorites.

    I typically use an ultrasonic cleaner filled with a 25/75 Simple Green/Hot Water mixture. A little compressed air in all the cracks and crevices gets the residual liquid out, and a light application of lubricant keeps the guns running well. Keeping the gun lubricated is more important than keeping it clean.

    Gloves are recommended when cleaning to keep chemicals and gunk off your hands.
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    Fireclean. You can cook your fries in it too.

    Chris

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    @Aray is a certified lube guy and can probably speak about cleaning products as well.

    I usually clean my firearms with baby wipes and lube with Slip 2000 or Weapon Shield.
    Last edited by William B.; 01-24-2020 at 02:41 PM.

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