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[AeroEngi]

If I am correct. They haven't used benzene in hoppes for years.

This is correct. They haven't used benzene in Hoppe's #9 for many years now.

[21SF]

They say not to use it on nickle plating, like the glock connector and other various parts.

Never seen damage though.

[CK_32]

OP from the replies I think it's more Internet FUD probably from non polymer shooters or course..

I'd add to the pole but my option would be to ahead and use it I havnt seen issues. But am no polymer expert of damage. But still no issues would be my vote.

[HighLander51]

Hoppes # 9 is over 85% by weight of kerosene, ethanol, oleic acid and amyl acetate. Nylon 6/6 is highly resistant to these chemicals, even at higher temperatures for prolonged periods. So Hoppe away.

Plated metal parts have a slight risk because of the 3% by weight of ammonium hydroxide (used to remove copper fouling) as it will attack nickel as well.

[Lifeon2whls]

I've only used Hoppes on every gun I've owned so this should be interesting but I dont see any reason why the parts should be weakened.

[4DMASTR]

Most solvents I have used will evaporate when simply exposed to air. I imagine even if you dipped parts in Hoppe's and let it sit without wiping it off it will be dry after a short time. I think soaking a part in the solvent is not quite an accurate test but I am interested in the conclusion of your experiment regardless.

[EWILKE]

its safe

I don't soak my frame in any solvent so I don't believe it will cause any problems. i just wipe off the frame with a damp patch and then wipe it off with a patch with simple green the light oil patch.

[BonnieB]

You need to clean a Glock ?

Seriously, the GlockTalk.com people say there's no issue with weakening that polymer frame using Hoppes.

http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19439290&highlight=hoppes#post19439290

I wipe down the grip with Windex, because I don't like any slipperiness on it.

[HighLander51]

You need to clean a Glock ?

Seriously, the GlockTalk.com people say there's no issue with weakening that polymer frame using Hoppes.

http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19439290&highlight=hoppes#post19439290

I wipe down the grip with Windex, because I don't like any slipperiness on it.

Wow! A new post on GlockTalk, 12 years after I joined.....

[knucklehead0202]

if there was a gun that didn't react well to hoppes, i wouldn't own it. as it stands, i don't own a glock anyway, but i have owned, and still own other polymer-framed pistols. i have always used hoppes and likely always will. that it "doesn't work" is just nonsense, and of course it still smells awesome. those who don't like the smell, should probably not own guns, but trade them in for priuses, butterflies and good intentions.

[joelberg]

I don't soak my frame in any solvent so I don't believe it will cause any problems. i just wipe off the frame with a damp patch and then wipe it off with a patch with simple green the light oil patch.

Be careful with the Simple Green, it will etch aluminum.

[LAKings22]

I use Hoppe's for my Glock and no issues. I'm thinking about switching to frog lube and giving that a try.

[Old4eyes]

Hoppes # 9 is over 85% by weight of kerosene, ethanol, oleic acid and amyl acetate. Nylon 6/6 is highly resistant to these chemicals, even at higher temperatures for prolonged periods. So Hoppe away.

Plated metal parts have a slight risk because of the 3% by weight of ammonium hydroxide (used to remove copper fouling) as it will attack nickel as well.

Well let's not let this fellow post again. Good golly, FACTS.

C'mon guys, borrow that thinking cap from the Scarecrow. Pull the barrel from the frame and clean it with whatever your heart desires.

For you fellows shooting nickle plated revolvers, well choose something without ammonia and don't shoot copper jacketed ammo that's going to require a copper solvent.

[CK_32]

Well let's not let this fellow post again. Good golly, FACTS.

C'mon guys, borrow that thinking cap from the Scarecrow. Pull the barrel from the frame and clean it with whatever your heart desires.

For you fellows shooting nickle plated revolvers, well choose something without ammonia and don't shoot copper jacketed ammo that's going to require a copper solvent.

I'm pretty sure it's about impossible to clean a Glock with out taking the barrel out..

If not and you leave the barrel in I'm not sure if lazy or stupid but I e never once not taken my slide off the frame.... Or taken the barrel out of the slide to clean the bore and innards.. Or even thought about leaving the barrel in.. I don't understand how anyone would think that's easier lol

[TATER313]

As I recalled I think you are not suppose to us it on the metal parts of the trigger, due to some coating and will cause premature wear. I just use a little break free on a qtip to clean it. use hoppes on slide and barrel all the time. the firing pin chanel should not have oil in it, I clean with dry Q-tip.