I have been using lots of zip lock bags up soaking my pistols in breakfree or gun scrubber after they are sprayed down for about an hour, it works really well, but I think soaking will work better and get to more areas, plus my wife sill stop complaining about me using up all the bags. I also figure its probably better for the environment not to waste all that non biodegradable plastic anyway. I am going to get a 2 quart plastic or glass container I can use long term and put a good cleaning, conditioning, and lubricating solvent in so that I can soak my pistols for about an hour before cleaning after the range to make cleaning multiple guns take less time. I want something that will clean the carbon, copper, and lead out, but also lubricate all the small parts I dont get to on a normal field stripping. I want something that comes in a bottle of 32oz or more but I can buy w 16oz bottles as well I suppose. Additionally, I dont want it to screw with my night sights or any locktite that helps hold the sights in place. I know the dirt and grim will stay in the container, but this is just to really loosen up the dirt cut the carbon and lubricate, I will spray and wipe it down afterwards. This is also why I dont want something super expensive so I wont mind replacing it when it gets too dirty...something biodegradable would be awesome as long as it works well.
I was looking at hoppe's elite gun cleaner which I have used before and liked, but it doesnt lubricate.
Any suggestions?
I was looking at hoppe's elite gun cleaner which I have used before and liked, but it doesnt lubricate.
Any suggestions?