Gun cleaning rod?

[enbloc]

No…..

I'm doing it wrong?

 

[AHM]

Is there some Army/Navy surplus store in Eastern Mass/Southern NH
that carries G.I.-style cleaning rods with folding T-handles -
with no bearings or bushings that let the rod rotate in the handle?

I want something that will let me spin a chamber brush -
not something that will fight me every step of the way
to keep from rotating the brush in the chamber.

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

You're thinking about cleansing your pistol? Did it stop working?

Seriously, I have a couple of these simple rods, I love them:

LOOP" RIFLE & PISTOL ROD | Brownells

Simple, one-piece brass rod with a finger loop on the end. Perfect for the range and mighty handy on the bench, too. Includes brass slotted tip. Fits .22 caliber and larger barrels. SPECS: Brass 3?16' (4.8mm) diameter. 4' (10.2cm), 6' (15.2cm), 9'...

www.brownells.com

 

[mac1911]

Is there some Army/Navy surplus store in Eastern Mass/Southern NH
that carries G.I.-style cleaning rods with folding T-handles -
with no bearings or bushings that let the rod rotate in the handle?

I want something that will let me spin a chamber brush -
not something that will fight me every step of the way
to keep from rotating the brush in the chamber.

I have not see usful surplus stuff in any surplus store in years. Outside clothing and gear bags.

I know nothing of this vendor:

Brigadeqm M4 Universal Military Rifle & Pistol Cleaning Kit-multicam | Gun Cleaning | Sports & Outdoors | Shop The Exchange

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[Sweeney]

I've never noticed this...Gender: male??? Are there women specific gun cleaning kits now?

Specifications​

Gender​

Male

System of Measurement​

U.S. Customary

Type​

Gun Cleaning Kits

Manufacturer​

Hoppes

Number of Batteries​

0

Count​

3

Price Per Unit UOM​

Each

Multipack Quantity​

1

Model​

SGU

Warranty Provider​

See Listing Details

Brand​

Hoppe's

Piece Count​

1

PPU Quantity of Units​

1 Each

Age Group​

Adult

Vehicle Type​

LandVehicles

Count Per Pack​

1

Product Name​

ROD 3PC ALL GA SGUN W/ALUM ROD (10)

Condition​

New

Units Per Consumer Unit​

1

Color​

Multicolor

Category​

Cleaning Supplies

Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H)​

14.70 x 4.80 x 0.89 Inches

The 'Female' ones come with batteries.

 

[greencobra]

i tossed all my mis-matched kits and rods and use otis technologies cleaning stuff. stores in a tiny package and out of the way. thats good for me since they only come out every couple of years. i don't miss those rods.

 

[Road_Clam]

Glocks never need to be cleaned and you never clean a Ruger Mk1 2 3 or 4 because you'll never get it back together again once you take it apart

Man, ain't this the TRUTH !! (My MKIII has almost taken trips off a steep cliff from "can't assemble" anger). As of late after like the 20th time I have it figured out ... sort of, LOL

 

[413dan]

I know I've got an extra cleaning rod around. if you want, pm me, and I'll send you out one this week.

 

[oldguy68]

Please send me all those hard to put back together Ruger MKIII pistols.
I'll take them cheap and stack them deep!

Open beer, read instructions and rewatch a Youtube video and in about a minute or so your done.

And to answer the op's question. Just buy a Dewey pistol rod and be done with it.

 

[Mesatchornug]

Is the Dewey significantly better than the Tipton?

 

[mac1911]

Is the Dewey significantly better than the Tipton?

Im not seeing it, I have both.
If anything the dewey handle is on the small side?

 

[FiremanBob]

For handguns I don't think handle size matters. But both Dewey and Tipton rifle rods have thick handles, and they will bump into the comb of your stock if you have a Monte Carlo or other high cheekrest.

 

[Mesatchornug]

Do folks generally recommend using these rods from the breech end (i.e. pushing) rather than the muzzle? Why?

 

[FiremanBob]

Do folks generally recommend using these rods from the breech end (i.e. pushing) rather than the muzzle? Why?

When you clean from the breech, you don't risk scraping the rod against the muzzle crown. Abrasion of the muzzle crown causes gas leaks which throw the bullet off course as it leaves the barrel. Secondarily, you aren't pushing debris into the action of your rifle as the patch leaves the bore.

 

[50wt]

Im not seeing it, I have both.
If anything the dewey handle is on the small side?

The finger loop is too small ? What size thread are the attachments for the dewey rod? I have some brass rod lying around that i could drill / tap and just form a larger loop in .

 

[Mesatchornug]

When you clean from the breech, you don't risk scraping the rod against the muzzle crown. Abrasion of the muzzle crown causes gas leaks which throw the bullet off course as it leaves the barrel. Secondarily, you aren't pushing debris into the action of your rifle as the patch leaves the bore.

Makes sense. This is why we ask questions. I guess I was thinking that the softer rods should be fine to pull, particularly for actions that are harder to access. I figured you'd take care in feeding it down the bore (maybe use a guide) and screw the brush or jag onto the rod.

Thanks!

 

[AHM]

I have not see usful surplus stuff in any surplus store in years. Outside clothing and gear bags.
I know nothing of this vendor:

Brigadeqm M4 Universal Military Rifle & Pistol Cleaning Kit-multicam | Gun Cleaning | Sports & Outdoors | Shop The Exchange

Shop BrigadeQM M4 Universal Military Rifle & Pistol Cleaning Kit-Multicam and other name brand Gun Cleaning Sports & Outdoors at The Exchange. You've earned the right to shop tax free and enjoy FREE shipping!

www.shopmyexchange.com

That's the bad-boy right there.
A less feature-laden kit - just handle plus rod sections:

CLEANING ROD, SMALL ARMS | Brownells

New production of the original, military issue 'Cleaning Rod, Small Arms' (NSN #1005-00-089-3994). Designed for the M16/AR-15's and perfect for range kit or hunting pak. Fold-over handle. SPECS:8-36 military thread. .204' (5.2mm) dia. rod. 4 secti...

www.brownells.com

"New production of the original, military issue "Cleaning Rod, Small Arms" (NSN #1005-00-089-3994)."

I guess I was thinking that the softer rods should be fine to pull, particularly for actions that are harder to access. I figured you'd take care in feeding it down the bore (maybe use a guide) and screw the brush or jag onto the rod.

Note that one of the advantages of our takedown 10/22
is that we can clean the whole barrel (including chamber)
from the breech just by working on the front half of the gun.

Non-takedown 10/22 owners have been known to drill a horizontal hole
in the rear of the receiver, so that you can push the patch through from the rear.

Gunsmither Tools Ruger 10/22 Cleaning Rod Hole Drilling Fixture

The Gunsmither Tools Cleandrill Tool is designed to drill a precisely aligned hole in the rear of a 10/22 receiver. The resulting hole will allow the...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[bfm]

Is there some Army/Navy surplus store in Eastern Mass/Southern NH
that carries G.I.-style cleaning rods with folding T-handles -
with no bearings or bushings that let the rod rotate in the handle?

I want something that will let me spin a chamber brush -
not something that will fight me every step of the way
to keep from rotating the brush in the chamber.

I have a Dewey chamber rod for that.

The rest of them I have with bearings to follow the rifling, but I do have one just for chambers.

 

[FiremanBob]

I have a Brownells receiver drilling jig for making cleaning rod holes in 10/22 receivers, if anyone wants to use it.

 

[Laura]

I typically use Q Tips for cleaning my guns - revolvers or pistols. Am I alone in this?

 

[RG Sports]

I typically use Q Tips for cleaning my guns - revolvers or pistols. Am I alone in this?

I use them too.

 

[enbloc]

Empty magazines go in the silverware rack...

 

[AHM]

I typically use Q Tips for cleaning my guns - revolvers or pistols. Am I alone in this?

Nope; I'm the Q-Tip King of Deerfield.

 

[MisterHappy]

Uh, people with 22s. The ammo be grubby. LOL Are 22s really pistols?

Most of the shooters on my Club's gallery pistol team don't clean them, until they start to get finicky - don't want to mess with the status quo.

 

[PATRON]

Your best bet is to buy a Glock, they all come with a cleaning rod and at the same time you get another gun.

 

[PatMcD]

Dewey 1-piece, COATED cleaning rods.
DON'T use those junky, screw-together rods.