Cleaner only (M-Pro 7, Hoppes Elite) or 3-in-1 (M-Pro 7 CLP, Weaponshield)

mrtwice99 · August 4th, 2008, 11:39 PM

Based on some good info from a previous thread, I am leaning towards these cleaning products (all of which are non-toxic and odorless):

M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner
Hoppes Elite Cleaner
Weaponshield
M-Pro 7 Clean, Lube, Protect

So, now I have another question. The first two products above are cleaners only and would need to be combined with some kind of oil/protectant. The bottom two are 3-in-1 solutions, but I really wonder if they can clean as well as the cleaner-only products.

So, if I ended up going with Weaponshield or M-Pro 7 CLP is that really all I would ever need to clean & maintain one of my weapons? Should I still plan to have a cleaning-only solution for my "deep cleaning" sessions? Or should I plan on using a two-stage clean-then-lube process every time I clean?

JonInNY · August 4th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Soap and water is non-toxic. I use Dawn dishwashing detergent, hot water and a toothbrush for the inaccessible areas. Then dry with hair blower, and Rem Oil to protect.

No fumes, no odor (although I do like the #9). I wonder what Hoppe's #'s 1-8 smell like?

Ivan4x4 · August 5th, 2008, 12:59 AM

i,v never seen weaponsheld before, how much does it cost?

Ram Rod · August 5th, 2008, 01:06 AM

Gun Solvent Stinks! What do you use?

I know where you've been, and I see what you saw.
There is not one product that will do it all.
You're best off to pick something for every venue
and not be a slave to the cleaning menu
A car is a car and products are everywhere
don't use automotive products if you really care
Brake cleaner some will say is okay.......
if you care for your firearms, you'll look the other way
get a gun cleaning product no matter what they say
after all it is yours anyway
who can you trust when your gun starts to rust?
You...pick your product as you do what you must.
There's not one that will do it all, and if you think there is then the tales have been tall.
If you don't care for your guns, then that's the end of it all.
Your list lacks much as you'll see.....simply stated. you don't really care for your firearms like me.

QKShooter · August 5th, 2008, 04:19 AM

WeaponShield is $22 or $24 for the large 16 OZ bottle.
$12 for the smaller bottle.
Call them up and get a sample bottle. That's only around $2 (I think)
After the first time you use it though you hardly need any for subsequent cleaning.

August 4th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#1
mrtwice99 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 18	Cleaner only (M-Pro 7, Hoppes Elite) or 3-in-1 (M-Pro 7 CLP, Weaponshield) Based on some good info from a previous thread, I am leaning towards these cleaning products (all of which are non-toxic and odorless): M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner Hoppes Elite Cleaner Weaponshield M-Pro 7 Clean, Lube, Protect So, now I have another question. The first two products above are cleaners only and would need to be combined with some kind of oil/protectant. The bottom two are 3-in-1 solutions, but I really wonder if they can clean as well as the cleaner-only products. So, if I ended up going with Weaponshield or M-Pro 7 CLP is that really all I would ever need to clean & maintain one of my weapons? Should I still plan to have a cleaning-only solution for my "deep cleaning" sessions? Or should I plan on using a two-stage clean-then-lube process every time I clean?

August 4th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#2
JonInNY VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley New York State Posts: 2,651	Soap and water is non-toxic. I use Dawn dishwashing detergent, hot water and a toothbrush for the inaccessible areas. Then dry with hair blower, and Rem Oil to protect. No fumes, no odor (although I do like the #9). I wonder what Hoppe's #'s 1-8 smell like? __________________ "I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul." -- William Ernest Henley: Invictus

August 5th, 2008, 12:59 AM	#3
Ivan4x4 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth , Texas Posts: 142	i,v never seen weaponsheld before, how much does it cost? __________________ Colt Defender Springfield XD 45 acp Ruger SR9 Kel Tec 3at Desert Eagle .44 mag Ruger Super RedHawk .44 mag

August 5th, 2008, 01:06 AM	#4
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,199	Gun Solvent Stinks! What do you use? I know where you've been, and I see what you saw. There is not one product that will do it all. You're best off to pick something for every venue and not be a slave to the cleaning menu A car is a car and products are everywhere don't use automotive products if you really care Brake cleaner some will say is okay....... if you care for your firearms, you'll look the other way get a gun cleaning product no matter what they say after all it is yours anyway who can you trust when your gun starts to rust? You...pick your product as you do what you must. There's not one that will do it all, and if you think there is then the tales have been tall. If you don't care for your guns, then that's the end of it all. Your list lacks much as you'll see.....simply stated. you don't really care for your firearms like me. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

August 5th, 2008, 04:19 AM	#5
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 20,000	WeaponShield is $22 or $24 for the large 16 OZ bottle. $12 for the smaller bottle. Call them up and get a sample bottle. That's only around $2 (I think) After the first time you use it though you hardly need any for subsequent cleaning. __________________

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