Gun Cleaning and Oiling Materials

[Plaz]

I will be receiving my first gun soon which is a Sig 220. I know there are a lot of gun cleaning and oil materials out there that are probably pretty good. I know nothing about them. I sure would like to hear the recommendations from you folks on the forum who obviously have a lot of experience with different gun cleaning and oiling materials?

Thank you.

[apbrian112]

i use non-clorinated brake cleaner (same as gun scrubber w/o the cost) and breakfree CLP on all my firearms... no problems so far.

[USN CHIEF]

CLP is the best. I used to use Q-tips for hard to reach places but I recently became aware of a company that a fellow Cal Gunner has that is called "Bear Metal Clean", they sell the best Swabs that I have ever seen for cleaning a gun in those hard to reach areas. The below is a link to their website plus if you order before 31JAN08 you get a 10% discount with this cuopon (MB-101-1207).

http://www.bearmetalclean.com/why-should-i-buy-from-bear-metal-clean.html

[Jeffrock]

MPro-7 to clean, TW25B or CLP to lube.

[What Just Happened?]

I've been using Hoppes #9 to clean and CLP to lubricate. Using old toothbrushes to apply both.

[thedonger]

Hoppes #9 and CLP for me as well. Has worked for years Some time I use a little Gun Scrub or other Cleaner but only if its really dirty like after hunting.

[spencerhut]

Hoppes Elite. No oder and works better than the smelly stuff.

[caldude]

I haven't tried a lot of cleaners/lubes. Currently I am using Prolix (bought direct from mfg), based on recommendations I've found in other sites. It's a clean/lube/protectant that doesn't smell much, cleans well, and protects and lubes. Plus it's reusable. I have a plastic bin I fill to use for cleaning gun parts. Basically, after disassembling I soak the parts and then dry them off (kind of like doing dishes). When I'm done, I just filter the Prolix back into a sealable container.

[JamesY]

I use Hoppes #9 for the bore and CLP for lubing. Works great.

Also, I got into a discussion with some fellow gunnuts the other day... Hoppes is pronounced "Hope-pees" right? My friend thinks it's "Hops"

[Astig Boy]

Sig now recommends grease on their rails. RIGs works best for me. If you have a P220ST, RIGs also makes a stainless steel grease. Ive tried all kinds of lubes also...and now I am back to where I started, Breakfree CLP.