[emilianoksa]

I'm in need of a good bore rod for my handguns, and can't make up my mind whether to go for Tipton or Dewey.

Any advice members might care to share would be appreciated.

I also need a brass muzzle protector for my revolvers.

I'll probably order them through Midway.

[rcmodel]

Look at Kleen-Bore stainless or brass one-piece rods.
Both are completely bore safe.l
Most come with muzzle guides.

http://secure.armorholdings.com/kleen-bore/onepiecekits.html

Coated rods pick up grit and become lapping sticks.

Dewey uses a proprietary thread for tips and brushes.
You can't get replacements at Wally-world.

rc

[LongRifles, Inc.]

I've used NON coated Dewey one piece cleaning rods for the last ten years as a gunsmith/gunmaker.

Hasn't effed me yet!

I don't like coated ones because if dirt/grit gets embedded in the plastic they turn into a lap.

[emilianoksa]

Thanks a lot.

Yes, I've noted that Dewey threads are not universal.

What are the advantages of carbon fibre?

If any.

[matrem]

Dewey uses a proprietary thread for tips and brushes.
You can't get replacements at Wally-world.

This must be a very recent change? All of the Dewey rifle & pistol rods I've owned / used ,still use 5-40 for .17 & .20 and 8-32 for .22 through at least .45.
Have even bought some brushes & tips for the Deweys at Wally-world and they worked.
Go figure?

[LongRifles, Inc.]

Carbon? You can beat your kids/dog with it and it probably won't bend!

[matrem]

After a bit of research, most of the rods from Dewey are 8-36, not 8-32. They do also offer them in 8-32. (which all of mine are)
Doubt you'd find any 8-36 tips at Wally.