Essential Tool/Maintance Kit?

[Ghost31415]

Just did the paper work on my first firearm today! In ten days I get to pick up a brand new CZ75 SP01

That being said, I now need to invest in all the "other" stuff. What would Calguns say is essential - big or small - to have in any firearm tool bag, maintenance kit, or just in general? Since I'm a noob, links and brands/models would be super useful.

What I could think of:

• Gun oil/lube (brands?)
• Rags
• Lula loader?
• Cleaning mat? (Like this, but I haven't found one for the SP-01)
• Punch (what sizes?)

FWIW, I can see myself doing mods but first I want to get the CZ and get to learn it before tuning it.

[Trenchfoot]

All those are good things to have in your bag, I would also recommend a wooden dowel and rubber mallet. That's in case you ever have to knock a squib round out of your barrel.

[AreWeFree]

Get Slip 2000 for oil and Slide Glide to grease the rails. (I assume CZ's rails love grease just like my Sigs do.)

You can probably pick up shop rags from Walmart pretty cheap. I just use old t-shirts, socks, etc.

A cleaning mat sounds nice. I get free ones all the time in my mail box.

Uplula will be convenient, go for it! Personally I prefer using my thumbs since I've still got them.

If you have other firearms the Grace punch sets from Brownells are good, don't know the specific size for your CZ but likely a 3/32" will do everything you want.


Get yourself a decent range bag, Surefire ear protection, good impact resistant eye protection, a nice leather combat style range holster and a Wilderness Tactical Original Instructor Belt.

You will be one haaaappy camper with that gear.


Edit: Double up on ear pro if shooting at indoor range.
Also, start building a good cleaning set. For your pistol, 9" one piece brass rod, cleaning jag (not the slotted junk), 1 3/8" patches, brass cleaning brush, and cleaning solvent.

[P5Ret]

A cleaning kit may come in handy. I have an Otis kit I keep in my range bag.

[Ghost31415]

@AreWeFree:

"A cleaning mat sounds nice. I get free ones all the time in my mail box."
> How would one proceed to obtain free ones?

"Surefire ear protection, good impact resistant eye protection, "
> Already bought EP4 and a "Remington T-72"... are these good enough?

"Also, start building a good cleaning set. For your pistol, 9" one piece brass rod, cleaning jag (not the slotted junk), 1 3/8" patches, brass cleaning brush, and cleaning solvent. "
> Any recommendations on a kit?



@P5Ret
"A cleaning kit may come in handy. I have an Otis kit I keep in my range bag. "
> I just did a quick search on Amazon and there are several. Any one in particular you recommend?

[roger1022]

Cleaning patches and Slip 2000. Also recommend a nylon bristle cleaning brush (Otis) and some cotton tipped applicators.

Good call on the Lula loader, its a must have item.

[ruchik]

If you're getting punches, get a roll pin punch set. A good, quality set will have all the size punches you need. Make sure it's got a 1/8 inch punch. That's probably the most common size punch you'll find.

As far as lube, look no further than Mil-comm products. Specifically, their TW25B grease. It's the bees knees in terms of lubricity and staying power. You will need their cleaner, though; it doesn't play nice with other solvents or lubes. If you're looking for a one-in-all solution, get you some Fireclean. It's a lube and a cleaner. For copper solvent, try the Bore Tech copper remover. If you're feeling lazy, you can use non-chlorinated brake cleaner, found cheaply at any hardware store.

For a cleaning rod, invest and get one that uses carbon fiber or similar material for the rod. Also, don't use copper brushes, use nylon ones. Both combined save wear on your barrel.

[pizzaman77]

I think @arewefree meant junk mail. Very useful cleaning/throw away mats

[wjc]

- Flat blade screw driver
- punch
- punch block
- Needle nose pliers
- brass hammer for home use


You don't need a mat..that's what the San Jose Mercury News is for.

[AreWeFree]

I think @arewefree meant junk mail. Very useful cleaning/throw away mats

Lol sorry I didn't finish writing my thought on that.

Yes, I save those dumb coupon newspaper junk mailings. Every week there's like half a newspaper in there and I put down several layers so I don't get oils/grease on my table.

[P5Ret]

@P5Ret
"A cleaning kit may come in handy. I have an Otis kit I keep in my range bag. "
> I just did a quick search on Amazon and there are several. Any one in particular you recommend?

Which ever one fits what caliber's you are planning on getting in the future.

[AreWeFree]

@AreWeFree:

"A cleaning mat sounds nice. I get free ones all the time in my mail box."
> How would one proceed to obtain free ones?

"Surefire ear protection, good impact resistant eye protection, "
> Already bought EP4 and a "Remington T-72"... are these good enough?

"Also, start building a good cleaning set. For your pistol, 9" one piece brass rod, cleaning jag (not the slotted junk), 1 3/8" patches, brass cleaning brush, and cleaning solvent. "
> Any recommendations on a kit?

@P5Ret
"A cleaning kit may come in handy. I have an Otis kit I keep in my range bag. "
> I just did a quick search on Amazon and there are several. Any one in particular you recommend?

1. For 'cleaning mat' I just use junk mail coupon newspaper stuff.

2. That's absolutely perfect. Those safety glasses are "ANSI Z87.1" rated so you're good to go, and the Surefire EP4's and EP5's are what I use. They are excellent and VERY comfortable for outdoor shooting. For indoor range get a set of ear muffs so you can double up.

3. Personally I like building a cleaning kit. If you only own a pistol this would be an excellent start and is basically what I use.
one piece rod: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/616...-8-x-32-thread
jag (i assume yours is 9mm): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/156...2-thread-brass
brush: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/911...-thread-bronze
jag case: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/370...-plastic-clear
slip 2000: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/816...il-4-oz-liquid
bore solvent: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/619...vent-8-oz-pump

Get a cheap box dry box from sporting section of walmart to store it all.

Use cheap hard bristle nylon tooth brushes to clean breechface and other parts, just make sure you keep the brush clean and oil free. Once it gets dirty you can use that brush for the oily surfaces and then bring out a new clean brush to clean breechface, extractor, and other areas that should be kept clean and dry.

[ZMBHunter]

A couple toothbrushes are indispensable. I use a stiff one for cleaning and a soft one for applying oil when you want a light film, it really helps in not over lubricating.

Punches and a brass hammer are good to have too and I like a roll of electrical tape in my kit to put on anything I don't want to get scratched. Brass won't hurt metal but it sure can still hurt a finish.

It honestly depends on how much of a tool guy you are too. I like to have the right tool for the job so I have a tackle box full of various brushes and accessories and tools. Some are a little gimmicky and some are cheap, but some of them I have come to like, and use, more than the "good stuff." But If you are the kind of guy that will do any job with a hacksaw, screwdriver and vicegrips, than keep your kit simple; guns are way tougher than a lot of people give them credit for.

[SB1964]

Way to go! I use an Otis kit in my bag. Maybe get some CLP & slip2K. Read the manual for lube info on your pistol. Don't go crazy buying stuff, get a lot of ammo first! Have fun.

[RichardBay]

bore snake, maybe extra mags, ammo, magazine holster, hops oil, ripped up tee shirts, safety glasses, ear protection, the fancy target stickers, magupula , pointed q-tips, ski mask, gloves, and a hat