Cleaning my Beretta 96F

[Bill97Z]

I have a 0.40SW Beretta 96F and it's getting time to do some cleaning and maintainance.

I've looked into a bunch of products to complete this task, but I am basically looking for a one stop shop online to buy all the stuff I need.

I am going to need a cleaning rod, jag, brass brush, and patches. So many options out there my head is spinning. Can anyone make a recommendation?

I am also going to pick up a nylon bristle brush.

As for cleaning and lubing, I have read great things about the following products, but again does any place sell all of this stuff so I can place one order? Any recommendations?

Cleaning: Either M-Pro 7 Cleaner, K-12 Bore Cleaner, Hoppe's Benchrest #9, or Ultimalube Bore-Solvent. If it's real dirty either Brake Cleaner or Gun Scrubber.

Lube: Ultima Lube grease and oil, Militec Lube, or TWC25.

Exterior: Silicone rag wipedown, or Birchwood Casey SHEATH aerosal spray.

Anything else I am missing here?

 

[sfhogman]

As far as lubicants go, this might help.
http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

When I had a Beretta 96, I used Ed's Red for cleaning, as with my other guns. I leave out the acetone and let it work a little longer.

http://www.building-tux.com/dsmjd/tech/eds_red.htm

My 2c,
Jeff

 

[gudel]

All you need is a rod, bronze brush, jag, and patches. doesn't matter what brand, as long as it's for the 40, it will work.
as for cleaner, I usually use MPro7 or Hoppes 9 or whatever the gunshop has available. Mpro7 works better without the smell.
Oil/Lube, I use Break Free CLP.

 

[10-Ring]

All you need is a good cleaner - ie. MPro 7 and a good lube - ie. Militec...rod brush, patches & patience

 

[daysleeprx]

I'm sure any local sporting goods store (or even maybe Walmart?) sells those little Hoppe's pistol cleaning kits that will have pretty much everything you need.

 

[mljdeckard]

What gudel said is exactly what I use.

 

[JohnKSa]

Don't go cheap on your cleaning rod. I've busted/bent/damaged so many cheap ones, I'd have saved a ton of money just buying a good one to start with. Plus everytime you break or bend a cleaning rod, you've got a chance of scuffing your bore or crown.

 

[CountGlockula]

Otis cleaning tools work great: http://www.otis.com