Otis Cleaning Kit Input Needed

[Dynasty]

Anyone have/used the Otis Deluxe Rifle and Pistol Cleaning System?

Midway has a sale on it- http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=702016

I don't have a cleaning kit for my firearms (Remington 870, Chinese SKS, and Marlin Model 60). I just have been using my buddies, but now I feel the need to get my own. Would this kit be a good start?

I watched a demo on YouTube on how to use the kit and it seems simple and effective.

Any thoughts?

 

[John Parker]

I've been issued several and I can't complain about them.

 

[Jorg Nysgerrig]

I have one of the Otis kits and find it useful to keep in the range bag. I don't use it too much at home, but it's pretty handy if you need to run a patch or a brush down a barrel at the range.

 

[kanook]

keep one in my range bag and hunting bag. luvem

 

[Doogledog]

I use mine for "in between" cleanings. I really like it. It kind of forces you to clean in the correct direction. You will still need a good rod for those thorough cleanings and all of the accessories in the Otis kit will fit other makers rods.

 

[Oro]

I don't use it too much at home, but it's pretty handy if you need to run a patch or a brush down a barrel at the range.

Exactly. I keep it in a bag for when I go on trips. But that means it gets used like once a year. A handy Outer's/Hoppes/etc. kit in the rectangular plastic box is much cheaper and handier for routine cleanings at home.

This compromises utility and cost for the benefit of size. If it's your only cleaning kit, just get the $16 ones at the Sporting Goods store. If you really need to travel light, these pack easily and work well enough.

 

[eqfan592]

I dunno, I use it as my primary cleaning kit, but that's just me.

 

[BLJimmy]

I really like it. You don't ding your muzzle. I've been using one for a few years. Plus, like some already said, it is great for a range bag. On the down side the process is a little slower, and the patches are more exlensive than the typical ones.

 

[scythefwd]

I've got that kit. It needs a couple of things to make it complete.

1. Stiff bristled toothbrush
2. It only has bore brushes, you'll have to provide a chamber brush yourself.

Upsides:
Compact, forces cleaning in the right direction, allows you to run a patch without a full teardown, does an ok job, inexpensive.

Downsides:
No included way to brush off your bolt face, only does an ok job (it doesn't work well on my 12 ga), T handle for the cable will bend, no place to store your chamber brush (.22lr doesn't need one though).

 

[toivo]

On the down side the process is a little slower, and the patches are more exlensive than the typical ones.

I just bought one of those kits. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the proprietary Otis patches are a bit of a scam. What's the advantage besides being able to use one size of patch for several different calibers? The slotted jags that come with the kit would work fine with standard patches, which is what I intend to buy when I run out of the patches that came with the kit. I'd rather buy cheaper standard patches in a variety of calibers than expensive "multipurpose" patches.

Other than that, I like the kit. It works very well for barrel cleaning from the breech without extensive takedown of the gun.

 

[BHP FAN]

I have the 9mm/.45 kit.It's ok,but Bore Snakes are cheaper and easier.

 

[Flame Red]

It is nice for a range bag as the others have said. However, I don't use it very much. I have found that the Boresnakes are much easier and better and are what I use for serious home cleaning.

 

[Rosstradamus]

I ditched the Otis system and went with the Dewey one-piece rod for serious cleaning and the Bore Snake for quickies. Dewey patches are the best I've found, by the way. All their stuff is good.

 

[DHJenkins]

I like mine just fine, though as others have said they don't come with a "toothbrush" or borebrush.

I use regular patches & just slot them with a pair of scissors to get the same effect as their proprietary patches - works fine (and way cheaper).

 

[Onmilo]

Never have cared for my Otis kit, don't like the goofy patches and threading the loop and all that.
I have been using Dewey pocket kits for a little while now and they are a big improvement.
I did add my Otis bits and pieces, scraper, toothbrush, etc, to the Dewey kit though.

 

[JonF]

I exclusively use the Otis kits. They're light, portable, don't damage your guns, easy to use and clean from the proper direction. You can easily use the generic square patches and i use them when i'm out of the circular otis patches. You just have to use more since they're smaller whereas the otis patches truly do allow multiple uses per patch. 3 potential swipes, turn over, 3 more. Whats not to like?

 

[eqfan592]

Yeah, the multi use of the patches really helps out as well. Some on here say they don't clean as well, but that hasn't been my experience persoannly. However, I'm far from the most experienced person on here, so who knows