Is CLP all you need?

[ColdDeadHands1]

Hoppes #9 for the bores and cylinders, a thorough CLP wipe down, then Tetra grease on appropriate parts. This trio all seem to work well together for me!

[sequoia_nomad]

Hoppes #9 and 3-in-oil. They've been around this long for a reason.

[joedogboy]

CLP is great for your field/range bag. It will do everything.

That said, in your home kit, you may want to use specialized products that do their own specialty better than CLP.

I use CLP, nylon brushes, and a bore-snake for routine cleaning and maintenance, but will go with specialized products (like solvents, specialized lubes, and metal brushes) when I want to do a "serious cleaning".

[robcoe]

For my 22's I use Breakfree and a little hoppe's gun oil because its quick. For a gun I might have to bet my life on I'm a lot more OCD about things, I go over those in detail with Hoppe's #9 and oil, then a little slide grease on the automatics. Takes longer, but I am a lot more confident in the results.

[MA2]

Eezox if I know its going to sit for a while, or after a good cleaning.
Wish it was more readily available, good review here -> http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

For the quick job...
Internals Break-Free in the aerosol can.
External Rem Oil aerosol can.

Tetra gun grease for the rails only.

With proper maintenance, Break-Free will do the job

[mrlightning559]

I used breakfree and tetra on my 1911 and it seems to do well in the bore but I'm sure they have better stuff out there but I love just using one product

[jak77]

I wont put anything with teflon into a rifled barrel. Ask any barrel manufacture or precision rifle builder about it. Teflon adheres with heat. Since barrels do not heat up evenly, the teflon will end up building up in an uneven way which will ruin your barrel down the road. Yes, it can be removed but, it's cheaper to replace the barrel than remove the teflon. So, to answer your question, I need more than CLP.

What would you recommend for the bore? Specifically for leading, copper and an all around good bore cleaner. Also, doesnt the military put clp down the bore?

[Astig Boy]

This strongly depends on the firearm.
CLP is all you need in most cases with AR platforms or most auto pistols...or if thats all you have. CLP doesn't mean that is all you need, it is satisfactory. Many firearms, like M14/M1As require grease. And not just old firearms,even Sig now recommends grease on their pistol rails but it isn't mandatory. CLP isn't the best, but it is good enough to get the job done.

[vintagearms]

What would you recommend for the bore? Specifically for leading, copper and an all around good bore cleaner. Also, doesnt the military put clp down the bore?

The military uses CLP for everything. Once I got out, I was exposed to Kroil for cleaning and CLP for lubrication.

[CSACANNONEER]

What would you recommend for the bore? Specifically for leading, copper and an all around good bore cleaner. Also, doesnt the military put clp down the bore?

Yes, the military does use CLP for everything. It does everything so-so but, nothing great. It simplifies the process for those with a lesser IQ and allows them to only have one thing to order. The military is not worried about the cost of replacing cheap M16 barrels and they are not trying to maintain sub moa precision with most barrels either.

For extreme copper fouling, I use a rather dangerous but very effective mix of aquious ammonia and dish soap. For leading, I use a good brush and whatever bore cleaner I happen to have. For powder fouling/carbon build up, I've been using Montana Extreme but, that will probably change when I run out of my current supply. For exterior protection, I really need to find some lube that I heard about with lanoline (sp?). I did hear that it can be found under a John Deere label. I just haven't been able to find a bottle locally.

[1911Operator]

I was in the ARMY for 3 years, and thats all we used! works great but..... it takes a little longer then normal to clean. now I have solvents and actual cleaners, afterwards I slap on a little CLP.

[Fishslayer]

No...

[Ed_in_Sac]

I agree with the multiple product approach; solvent, lube (wiping after application), selective heavy lube on slide guides. However, find I like the silicone gun and reel cloths the best for the outer surfaces. I rub in the silicone after applying a solvent and wiping dry. This seems to adhere nicely to my handguns and repels dirt and water well. Just the way I do it!

[evidens83]

For basic general cleaning CLP is all I've used.

[iareConfusE]

Hoppes #9 or Birchwood Casey Bore Scrubber for the barrel.
CLP for the internals.
Brownells grease on sliding parts.
Boeshield T9 on pivoting parts.