Revolver vs semi-auto cleaning

[Riomouse911]

I find my semi's to be quicker and easier to disassemble and clean than my revolvers...but I like shooting revolvers more...

The only exception to my statement is the Springfield V-16 .45 Super with the full length guide rod. That #$&@*% pistol takes three hands and the patience of Job to put back together.

Stay safe!

 

[rpenmanparker]

They both spend the same amount of time in the ultrasonic cleaner.

What cleaning fluid do you use in the ultrasonic cleaner?

 

[rpenmanparker]

Those older Ruger pistols aren’t simple. Makes me scratch my head every time. That said I still enjoy it. I think we can all agree these are 1st world problems here. I am grateful I can own and clean any type of gun. As long as we are sport complaining. I do miss Hoppes in the original formula in the glass bottle.

Hoppe’s original formula contained nitrobenzene which is considered a human carcinogen. I would not recommend using it without impervious gloves in an effective fume hood. As an organic chemist with a lot of experience with nitrobenzene I recommend you don’t mess with that stuff...anymore.

 

[dodo bird]

Hoppe’s original formula contained nitrobenzene which is considered a human carcinogen. I would not recommend using it without impervious gloves in an effective fume hood. As an organic chemist with a lot of experience with nitrobenzene I recommend you don’t mess with that stuff...anymore.

I have no doubt about anything of what you are saying. That said I still miss the stuff. It’s got a smell gives me good memories.

 

[jdh]

What cleaning fluid do you use in the ultrasonic cleaner?

https://www.brownells.com/gun-clean...trasonic-cleaning-solution-oil-prod26398.aspx

Simple Green in a pinch if there are no aluminum parts.

 

[RA40]

Takes me about 1.5-2X the time to clean the revolvers. I also remove the cylinder. On the ejector star I feel like I should brush out the crevices and that what uses up most the time. Powder rings in the cylinder chambers is the next time consuming part if I've shot enough 38 then felt the .357 begin to get stuck on loading.

 

[jar]

By the way, I think cleaning a single action revolver (smokeless) is easier than a double action revolver. Just pull the cylinder out and have at it.

While the double action revolver's cylinder opens easily and doesn't have to be removed, I spend more time on the extractor assembly than I do on a single action's ejector. Also, having the cylinder free from a crane/yoke, sure makes things easier if you ask me.

And even some Double Actions allow you to do that but you still need to clean the extractor.

 

[Mn Fats]

The MKII is easier to take down and put back together then a 1911.

How? Faster? Less steps? 1911's take me a fraction of the time. Doesn't help I forget the steps on the Ruger since I rarely ever strip mine down. I don't think I can ever forget how to field strip a 1911. Maybe it's just me.

To the op, I imagine "easier" means faster? Cause I don't think of any gun as "hard" to clean. Just some take more time than others.

With that, I voted autoloaders as easier. My autos only see jacketed bullets. My revolvers only see hard cast lead.

 

[P5 Guy]

Sometimes I will not field-strip a semi. Just wipe off the residue and run a patch down the bore.

 

[Waveski]

I definitely prefer revolvers for shooting and for lookin' at.
That said , I really hate cleaning those individual charge holes.
Cleaning the barrel of a stripped sem-auto pistol is a joy by comparison.

 

[easyg]

Lets see....

1) Field strip my Glock.
2) Place all the parts in the automatic dish washer...along with the dirty dishes....

Too easy!

 

[easyg]

But seriously...

I do usually find autoloaders to be easier and quicker to clean than revolvers.