Gun cleaning ?

tdd78 · September 23rd, 2009, 05:04 PM

Heres an oddball question: Why is it that when cleaning a pistol you should run the bore brush from the breach end but with a revolver you send it through the muzzle end?

BaserRonin · September 23rd, 2009, 05:27 PM

because on a revolver you don't have a choice. Given a choice, always run it through the breach to keep from damaging the crown.

Jetpilot007 · September 23rd, 2009, 05:35 PM

Also as with practicing good safety, I suggest wearing protective safety glasses. This really makes a great deal of difference. You don't want to inadvertantly catch chemical cleaning sprays on you or flying parts.

For example one day, I was reassembling a gun, when the spring came flying off the slide and flew at Mach .70. In case it does make contact with you towards the eyes, wearing safety glasses will protect you!

Ram Rod · September 23rd, 2009, 05:50 PM

Use a bore snake and you can clean a revolver's bore from the forcing cone to the muzzle. If you're using a rod, then obviously you can't.

xdglocker · September 23rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaserRonin

always run it through the breach to keep from damaging the crown.

+1

Eagleks · September 24th, 2009, 12:16 AM

There is a debate.... I hear it alot.... that using a rod from the muzzle can damage the crown of the barrel and will affect the accuracy of the gun. It's applicable to any gun, but I've heard it more related to rifles. However, how much it affects accuracy is debatable.... varying opinions out there. Where I hear it most is between very serious target competition type shooters, vs normal non-competition shooters. Personally, I've done it both ways and I've never found any difference in accuracy between the two guns.

Then the other, as mentioned, is that going from the breach end.... is safety... you can't put it in there if there's a bullet in the way.

Blue Thunder · September 24th, 2009, 12:30 AM

I only clean my Glocks and then go to the range to insure that they will go BANG with extra ammo. Doing it in the reverse manner insures that you have cleaned it, but you don't know if it will go BANG!

BaserRonin · September 24th, 2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

I only clean my Glocks and then go to the range to insure that they will go BANG with extra ammo. Doing it in the reverse manner insures that you have cleaned it, but you don't know if it will go BANG!

I love it! I often get asked why my carry gun has obviously not been cleaned since the last time I went to the range for just that reason. Clean, range, carry. No one seems to get what I am saying when I explain it though.

automatic slim · September 24th, 2009, 08:22 AM

A solid brass cleaning rod is less likely to damage the crown. It's softer than the gun's steel, just keep the grit off of it.

HotGuns · September 24th, 2009, 08:37 AM

Its not the brass or aluminum that wears out the crown, as both are softer than the steel.

Its the embedded carbon and grit in it that is very abrasive. After a period of time it does have an effect. Many old military rifles suffer from this. Back in the day, a common fix was to counter bore the muzzle about an inch deep to restore the rifling that was worn out from cleaning.

September 23rd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#1
tdd78 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 78	Gun cleaning ? Heres an oddball question: Why is it that when cleaning a pistol you should run the bore brush from the breach end but with a revolver you send it through the muzzle end?

September 23rd, 2009, 05:50 PM	#4
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	Use a bore snake and you can clean a revolver's bore from the forcing cone to the muzzle. If you're using a rod, then obviously you can't. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

September 24th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#7
Blue Thunder Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the Gun Room Posts: 30	Gun Cleaning?? I only clean my Glocks and then go to the range to insure that they will go BANG with extra ammo. Doing it in the reverse manner insures that you have cleaned it, but you don't know if it will go BANG! __________________ Keep it Covered and Ready Blue Thunder Certified Glock Armorer NRA Endowment Life There are NO Silver Medals for Street Combat

September 24th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#9
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,222	A solid brass cleaning rod is less likely to damage the crown. It's softer than the gun's steel, just keep the grit off of it. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

September 24th, 2009, 08:37 AM	#10
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,582	Its not the brass or aluminum that wears out the crown, as both are softer than the steel. Its the embedded carbon and grit in it that is very abrasive. After a period of time it does have an effect. Many old military rifles suffer from this. Back in the day, a common fix was to counter bore the muzzle about an inch deep to restore the rifling that was worn out from cleaning. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson

September 23rd, 2009, 05:27 PM	#2
BaserRonin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 275	because on a revolver you don't have a choice. Given a choice, always run it through the breach to keep from damaging the crown.

September 23rd, 2009, 05:35 PM	#3
Jetpilot007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 289	Also as with practicing good safety, I suggest wearing protective safety glasses. This really makes a great deal of difference. You don't want to inadvertantly catch chemical cleaning sprays on you or flying parts. For example one day, I was reassembling a gun, when the spring came flying off the slide and flew at Mach .70. In case it does make contact with you towards the eyes, wearing safety glasses will protect you!

September 24th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#6
Eagleks Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,740	There is a debate.... I hear it alot.... that using a rod from the muzzle can damage the crown of the barrel and will affect the accuracy of the gun. It's applicable to any gun, but I've heard it more related to rifles. However, how much it affects accuracy is debatable.... varying opinions out there. Where I hear it most is between very serious target competition type shooters, vs normal non-competition shooters. Personally, I've done it both ways and I've never found any difference in accuracy between the two guns. Then the other, as mentioned, is that going from the breach end.... is safety... you can't put it in there if there's a bullet in the way.

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