I have my first pistol and I have a cleaning question. It's really a parts question, I suppose. I know when cleaning the barrel I'm supposed to run the brush in only one direction, toward the muzzle (no back and forth). However, the instructions say I should run the brush back and forth along the full length of the bore. My stupid question ... what's the difference? Where, exactly, is the bore? Does anyone have or know of a diagram? Yes, I'm clueless. :banghead: Thanks, in advance.
Stupid cleaning question
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Sport45
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Unless you want to run the empty rod through the bore into the frame opening and screw the brush on for each stroke you don't have much choice but to brush both ways. I brush all my handguns by sawing the brush in and out several times and haven't seen any ill effect. In fact, I brush my rifles the same way. When you can get to the breech (back end of barrel) it's best to run the brush in and out from that end as you are less likely to damage the crown with the cleaning rod. It's just not possible with revolvers and Garands. A bore guide will help protect the crown, but on revolver barrels I just guide the rod between my thumb and forefinger. You learn to get your fingers out of the way of the brush....
AirForceShooter
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just like you brush yout teeth.
It's a soft brush in a STEEL tube.
You won't hurt it.
AFS
It's a soft brush in a STEEL tube.
You won't hurt it.
AFS
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