Jun 14, 2011 · When I do a complete teardown of my rifles, I spray the small parts down with Wynn's brake cleaner, then roll them around in a cloth moistened with Breakfree CLP. Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas Is a .41 mag Super Redhawk with a …

Jun 6, 2009 · If I want to strip the metal of oils, etc., I have been using the brake cleaner for some time. If I use a strong solvent, such as Sweets in my bore, I flush it with something like Powder Blast Gun Cleaner or brake cleaner. I always follow up with oil, etc. to protect metal. I don't spray down the entire gun. It will leave it unprotected.

Mar 7, 2025 · Flush the mag out with either a spray type gun cleaner, or a brake cleaner from the auto parts store. Depress the follower several times with a screwdriver while doing this, and give it repeated flushes. Blow it out with compressed air, or simply let it …

Mar 15, 2019 · You might look for a cleaner which removes lead. .22 ammo sometimes does lead the barrel, normally not so much but if you shoot some of the so called "Crap" brands you might end up with a little lead in the barrel so a cleaner which works on lead would be good. Be careful if you go with any non gun specific spray cleaner like brake cleaner.

Sep 2, 2017 · Bore snake and CLP , pull it through bore a few times , spray some Rem Oil into/onto moving parts, cracks, crevices and spaces. Bore is protected by the CLP. Let any excess Rem Oil drain , shove rag into mag well or shove into any spaces to catch any excess oil. Wipe down exterior and replace grips. Done.

Apr 18, 2011 · Taking your gun apart becomes easier as you do it a few times and you won't worry about it. In the mean time Brake Cleaner is your friend. Spray it on and all the crud will be eliminated. Then oil your run and you are good to go.

Dec 15, 2023 · I took my 22/45 apart "Once," approximately 26 years ago. I did not enjoy reassembly or learn any valuable technique. All these subsequent years I spray it with brake cleaner and compressed air, storing it with liberal quantities of Hoppes #9 solvent. Pistol runs like it intends to achieve immortality. YMMV :⁠-⁠)

Sep 8, 2023 · Just stripped mine down, thorough cleanings for all, and total degreasing with Brake Cleaner and compressed air. He occasionally gets same jams. We swap mags around to test (mine are all marked) so not mags (all mags set to 7 or 8 flats ( his @ 8, mine @ 7) Thinking bolt rearward travel, a better dry lube that doesn't attract crud, and ...

Oct 5, 2021 · Cleaning: If particularly dirty, non-chlorinated brake cleaner. Then, Ballistol or BreakFree CLP and Slip 2000. If not particularly unclean, skip the brake cleaner. Ammo: The darling kicks like a mule. Therefore, either light and fast or slow and heavy. Norma 108, Underwood 90, HST 147. Miss Cleo has the final word on which for a particular day.

Mar 15, 2024 · I took it home, stripped the grips and dropped the gun into the ultra sonic cleaner on medium heat. First I used a solution of water and a cap full of simple green. Then I rinsed and ran it in a solution of water and Dawn dish soap. Upon drying I …