Need some help finding something to clean a gun that does not seem so powerful. I would like to be able not have to deal with to many fumes and also feel pretty safe if its all over my hands if it needs cleaned without all my stuff handy. I clean my guns after each visit to the range and I usually can only put 200 rounds through it...so its never really dirty or tough to clean. Any advice?
Which gun cleaner?
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iafirebuff
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After reading about it for years, I just now tried CLP BreakFree. I LOVE it! NO smell at all! Works great! I found Wal-mart is half the price of any other store in my area 
The Wiry Irishman
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CLP doesn't smell. I use Ballistol, it seems to work much better, especially on the tough fouling around the cylinder gap of my revolver. I wouldn't describe it as fumy, but it does have a slightly unpleasant smell.
Detritus
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Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner, AKA RB-17. It's a gel, smells like Mr. Clean or Pine-sol, and works great. I've stopped using Hoppes in favor of this stuff for "every day" bore cleaner. i still keep No. 9 around for cleaning places it would be a PITA to remove gel type cleaner from.
DAVIDSDIVAD
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I LOVE IOSSO for cleaning gun barrels.
However, for clearing out and degreasing the slide/ dust covers / nooks and crannies you can't beat Powder Blast by the guys who make CLP.
That stuff is AWESOME, and it smells like citrus fruit!!!
However, for clearing out and degreasing the slide/ dust covers / nooks and crannies you can't beat Powder Blast by the guys who make CLP.
That stuff is AWESOME, and it smells like citrus fruit!!!
Boba Fett
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Hoppes Elite Gun Cleaner
I'm a huge fan of the Hoppe's Elite Gun Cleaner
http://www.hoppes.com/products/elite_gun_cleaner.html
It has no fumes, is non-toxic, and is biodegradable.
So next time some liberal gives your grief for being a gun owner, just tell him you use environmentally friendly gun cleaner.
All kidding aside, it is really an excellent cleaner. I use to use the regular Hoppes solvent, but the fumes indoors were wicked. I also like how the Elite cleans. They say it is faster than other cleaners. I was skeptical at first, but it really was faster. Even if it wasn't the other benefits would have been enough for me.
I'm a huge fan of the Hoppe's Elite Gun Cleaner
http://www.hoppes.com/products/elite_gun_cleaner.html
It has no fumes, is non-toxic, and is biodegradable.
So next time some liberal gives your grief for being a gun owner, just tell him you use environmentally friendly gun cleaner.
All kidding aside, it is really an excellent cleaner. I use to use the regular Hoppes solvent, but the fumes indoors were wicked. I also like how the Elite cleans. They say it is faster than other cleaners. I was skeptical at first, but it really was faster. Even if it wasn't the other benefits would have been enough for me.
Deanimator
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Shooter's Choice powder solvent to clean and Clenzoil to lube/protect.
indiandave
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You're saying Hoppe's #9 doesn't smell like perfume?
As others have said Hoppe's Elite or M-pro 7 are good products.
As others have said Hoppe's Elite or M-pro 7 are good products.
KevininPa
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+1 on Ballistol
Fumes don't really bother me, but they annoy my wife. Discovered Ballistol when I bought my Ruger Old Army and entered the Darkside of Black Powder. Started using it on the rest of the firearms after awhile. Good stuff. Still a little strong. Kind of like Pine Sol and something else. Now if I can figure out what the something else is. Whatever it is, it doesn't bother the wife.
Fumes don't really bother me, but they annoy my wife. Discovered Ballistol when I bought my Ruger Old Army and entered the Darkside of Black Powder. Started using it on the rest of the firearms after awhile. Good stuff. Still a little strong. Kind of like Pine Sol and something else. Now if I can figure out what the something else is.
Whatever it is, it doesn't bother the wife.bradm
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Hoppes Elite drawback
I had a problem with Hoppes Elite - it took the finish off the wood wherever a drop hit the stock. This may be a fluke since I've never seen a similar complaint, but you may want to talk to the gun store employees to see if they have heard anything about this.
I had a problem with Hoppes Elite - it took the finish off the wood wherever a drop hit the stock. This may be a fluke since I've never seen a similar complaint, but you may want to talk to the gun store employees to see if they have heard anything about this.
Johny
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I am using rim bore clearer, but I cant see paying $7 a bottle any more when I can get hoppes #9 for only $4.. some say Hoppes is better!
FlameRed: He did say something that doesn't smell too strong, and is skin-friendly. If you are making Ed's Red without the acetone, it doesn't clean all that well. If you are using it, the acetone version a) shouldn't be used indoors, and b) will eat just about any plastic grip, duracoat application, and/or stock finish. Other than that...
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Hell, I use Hoppes #9 as cologne.
Just kidding, but I don't mind the smell at all. At the range, we use Break-Free to clean customer guns. I think it's a good cleaner, but I disagree with the whole "Gun cleaner/lubricator" tag. You use one solvent to clean with, and another to lubricate with, in my opinion.
Here's a picture of Chuck Norris, hell, why not.
Just kidding, but I don't mind the smell at all. At the range, we use Break-Free to clean customer guns. I think it's a good cleaner, but I disagree with the whole "Gun cleaner/lubricator" tag. You use one solvent to clean with, and another to lubricate with, in my opinion.
Here's a picture of Chuck Norris, hell, why not.
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My vote is for CLP. I have used Hoppes before but I got hooked on CLP in the Army. It seems to stick better Hoppes which is nice when you just want to let it soak in to dissolve bad stuff. I prefer the non-aerosol version. It's easier to work with IMHO.
I'm with the Hoppes Elite as well. I just picked a bottle up last month. I was a bit skeptic when I didn't smell anything. I've been using #9 for as long as I can remember. I also dabbled with the shooters choice stuff. But I'll be danged if the new Hoppes Elite didnt knock the socks off of both of them!!! Good stuff...
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