HELP!!!!! Homemade gun cleaning solvent????

[mcolford]

If it's a Glock, just toss it in the dshwasher. If you do this though, dont tell your wife I told you to do it. I will deny ALL involvement!

 

[Tydeeh22]

any kind of oil not designed for a firearm attracts moisture.. do not use a 3in1 oil, motor oil, etc.

the viscosity may not be the same, yet they do attract.

 

[24Carat]

Welcome to Weapon Shield - Cleaner, Lubricant, Preservative for Weapons

 

[03A3]

There are several good bore cleaners to address copper or lead. That is one area where we're better off compared to years past.
I think that a lot of Breakfree CLP gets used because 1) It's militery issue and people think they have to use it too. 2) The stuff is everywhere, even Walmart carries it.
I think it's pretty marginal for all of it's uses, the C, L and P jobs it's supposed to do. But it's certainly better than nothing, and likely better than 3 in 1 oil lol.
Anything thats cuts carbon and removes old oil will do a decent job. ATF with mineral spirits for example.
Concerning motor oil, the other day I mixed another gallon+ of Castrol synthetic with a shot of Marvel Mystery Oil. I use it in a 16 oz. pump spray bottle. There have been millions (billions?) of rounds run thru. 30 and.50 BMG's that were lubed with motor oil.
I've used Slip2000 on some smaller guns but I can't really say that it's much better than the old LSA, LSAT or LAW which I can buy in 1 gal. and 5 gal. cans.

 

[jcwit]

Motor oil attracts moisture! Now thats a new one!

The Marine Pistol Team has used a lube based on Mobil 1.

Its likely the motor will attract moisture from the atmosphere thru condensation and heating and cooling and it will get into the oil, but the oil itself does not attract moisture.

 

[Yeah]

Though the often recommended simple green actually is water, and makes for an excellent hydrogen embrittlement catalyst on aluminum.

 

[clelaj]

+1 for the Ed's Red. I find it very effective on lead and powder residue and inexpensive.

 

[jcwit]

Plus 100 ^

 

[old man Bill]

I'm not sure about modern firearms but, with blackpowder we use a equal mix of rubbing alcohol, peroxide and Murpheys Oil Soap. It guts the grime and shines up real purdy. Always oil well after using any cleanre/degreaser.
Bill

 

[Duce]

Quick silver works great to remove lead fouling. Just plug the barrel, fill and let it stand over night. Warning quick silver is the old term for mecury, posted this just as a curiosity. Kroil removes copper well and is easy on barrels...........<><Duce

 

[jcwit]

Quick silver works great to remove lead fouling. Just plug the barrel, fill and let it stand over night. Warning quick silver is the old term for mecury, posted this just as a curiosity. Kroil removes copper well and is easy on barrels...........<><Duce

Not even sure its legal to own in any quanity, short of being in a controlled lab.

 

[davedolli]

I have used Ed's red for a number of years for general cleaning with good results. Lamp oil, mineral spirits, and ATF mixed in equal parts. I use Mobile 1 for lube.

Dave

 

[Ruger44fan]

I use this formula from the March 1998 American Gunsmith; 40% Kerosene, 40% Mineral Spirits, 15% Marvel Mystery Oil and 5% Rislone to clean my guns and tools.
Do not use it on wood or Nickel plated guns as it will turn them a yellowish color if allowed to soak or not wiped off completely. This stuff works great and is far cheaper than commercial brand cleaners. I make a batch and keep in a 3 gallon red plastic gasoline can and use a new paint can for soaking parts. You can use this to clean salt water fishing reels, garden tools or any of your tools that just won't wipe clean. It works well on plastic too but if allowed to soak may take the paint off painted sights. They use it to clean Glocks with no problems so if you have a polymer gun your ok here.

 

[GBolt]

I've used carburetor cleaner, diesel fuel, or rubbing alcohol before. Oiled well afterward.

 

[tallend]

Look up---"Eds Red"

A few years ago,my wife ,daughter,and I all shot registered trap(1000 or more shotshells combined-pr reg.shoot) ----as well as a lot of range time with rifle and pistol--------

Buying commercial solvents became almost prohibitive(cost)-----------I read an article about Eds Red----tried it----I have used it now for several years-----
For REALLY cruddy actions---use Spray "brake cleaner"-----do not get it on any wood,it will remove the finish----and make sure to oil all parts afterwards,as the brake cleaner will remove oil from metal.

tallend

 

[mrproc1]

Thanks for the lastest input.....

 

[clelaj]

Plus 1 for Ed's Red. Inexpensive, easy and works great. I shoot only lead so not experience with copper fouling.

 

[jjreihl]

I would avoid WD 40. It leaves behind a waxy residue that can gum up moving parts. WD 40 is also flammable. If it is all you have, make sure it is plenty dry before shooting.