Gun Cleaners Etc.

thug23 · October 9th, 2008, 10:06 PM

First off I appologize if this is posted in the wrong section wasn't sure where to go for this.
I recently bought my first gun and was wondering if you could suggest a spray cleaner to use?
I have read about "Break Free" and products like that...are they good to use?
If not, Why? And some are dry lube is that OK ?
Thanks for your help.

nedrgr21 · October 9th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Check out KG-12, Sharpshooter Wipeout (foam). Use cleaning jags, not slotted tips, for barrel cleaning. Brake cleaner works great for blasting out gunk, but you have to reapply lube.

Ram Rod · October 9th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Here's something I've been testing. So far, I'm impressed with it. It's replaced four products I'd normally use on my pistols.
Gunzilla

thug23 · October 9th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Sounds good, Thank you.

mr surveyor · October 9th, 2008, 10:51 PM

I use Break Free CLP for nearly all cleaning/lubing on all of my guns. If there is noticeable lead or copper fouling I will use a product specifically made for that use. Otherwise, a bit of Hoppes gun grease on the rails of my semi-auto pistols is about the only additional product needed.

CLP is a great multi-purpose product!

surv

mlr1m · October 10th, 2008, 01:10 AM

Be sure to carefully read the instructions on any product you decide on. Some can damage a finish on plastic or metal.

Michael

Janq · October 10th, 2008, 01:24 AM

I'll second the use of Gunzilla.
An odd name for the product but bottom line it works...and isn't harmful to your skin nor will it funk you out of your home.

- Janq

sgtD · October 10th, 2008, 02:29 AM

IMHO Breakfree CLP is the best all around product that there is. I started using in the Marines 20 yrs ago and have used it ever since. I have yet to have a firearm develop rust or any lubrication related problem.

The only other thing I use is Hoppe's #9 solvent for occasional bore cleaning. Breakfree will work for that too, I just get nostalgic every once in a while and yearn for the smell of Hoppe's.

Thumper · October 10th, 2008, 02:33 AM

I use Weapon Shield. Very good stuff! I thought I read somewhere that it's made by the guy who invented Break Free.

Welcome to Weapon Shield - Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative for Weapons

retsupt99 · October 10th, 2008, 02:59 AM

And the list goes on...

October 9th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#1
thug23 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston, MA. Posts: 60	Gun Cleaners Etc. First off I appologize if this is posted in the wrong section wasn't sure where to go for this. I recently bought my first gun and was wondering if you could suggest a spray cleaner to use? I have read about "Break Free" and products like that...are they good to use? If not, Why? And some are dry lube is that OK ? Thanks for your help.

October 9th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#3
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,792	Here's something I've been testing. So far, I'm impressed with it. It's replaced four products I'd normally use on my pistols. Gunzilla __________________ RamRod-----sans remords http://tinyurl.com/Arkansas-Petition

October 10th, 2008, 01:24 AM	#7
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,144	I'll second the use of Gunzilla. An odd name for the product but bottom line it works...and isn't harmful to your skin nor will it funk you out of your home. - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

October 10th, 2008, 02:29 AM	#8
sgtD Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,711	IMHO Breakfree CLP is the best all around product that there is. I started using in the Marines 20 yrs ago and have used it ever since. I have yet to have a firearm develop rust or any lubrication related problem. The only other thing I use is Hoppe's #9 solvent for occasional bore cleaning. Breakfree will work for that too, I just get nostalgic every once in a while and yearn for the smell of Hoppe's. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

October 10th, 2008, 02:59 AM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 15,607	And the list goes on... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 9th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#2
nedrgr21 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MO Posts: 85	Check out KG-12, Sharpshooter Wipeout (foam). Use cleaning jags, not slotted tips, for barrel cleaning. Brake cleaner works great for blasting out gunk, but you have to reapply lube.

October 9th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#4
thug23 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston, MA. Posts: 60	Sounds good, Thank you.

October 9th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#5
mr surveyor Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas, South of the Sabine Posts: 281	I use Break Free CLP for nearly all cleaning/lubing on all of my guns. If there is noticeable lead or copper fouling I will use a product specifically made for that use. Otherwise, a bit of Hoppes gun grease on the rails of my semi-auto pistols is about the only additional product needed. CLP is a great multi-purpose product! surv

October 10th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#6
mlr1m Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: okla Posts: 297	Be sure to carefully read the instructions on any product you decide on. Some can damage a finish on plastic or metal. Michael

October 10th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,848	I use Weapon Shield. Very good stuff! I thought I read somewhere that it's made by the guy who invented Break Free. Welcome to Weapon Shield - Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative for Weapons __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

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