Need Feedback to develop Gun Cleaning Kit

[kchon]

Hey guys, I'm working on putting together a Gun cleaning Kit and wanted some feedback from the best source, you guys!

Can you guys tell me some deficiencies in your current gun cleaning kit, and what kind of kit you would be looking to buy?

i.e. needs to include a bore snake, or would prefer if it came in a molle pouch, or needs xyz caliber brushes, or prefer nylon brushes over brass. etc.

Also would you guys prefer an all in one do it all kit, or is it better to do a rifle kit, handgun kit, shotgun kit, etc.

thanks in advance and look forward to your feedback. I recently launched a new gun cleaning mat with your guys' feedback and feel hearing direct from users is the best way to develop products.

-Kevin
Rangetechnic

[IVC]

What I find the most useful in a "kit" is the bag itself. If it is designed to hold various pieces, then I can put in what works for me. I use generic plastic containers where I can put matching brushes and jags, then just throw them into a bigger bag. I wouldn't mind a type of "tool bag" that unfolds and where all the items are neatly organized.

[DaveInOroValley]

What be really nice is a kit that allows you to mark various compartments to customize it for each application. I have a first aid kit that is a unfolding type of bag configuration that has an assortment of various labels that the user can swap around or change via velcro backing on each one and a few blank ones that you can use a sharpie to write on. Very handy.

[Win231]

After buying kits as a new gun owner, I realized that you can get much-better quality accessories by buying everything separately.

When you buy a kit, you're buying the accessories that are most profitable for the manufacturer to include to keep the cost of the kit down. Instead of a cheap aluminum or steel cleaning rod, I prefer the "Pro Shot" stainless rods with the brass bore guide. I also prefer the better lubes & solvents.

[ford63man]

I would like a kit in a box that does not fall apart after a couple trips to the field. I like pistol in one box and rifle in the other. solid brass rods, big storage compartments would be nice, I like jags, bronze brushes, and bore snakes. maybe the size of a lunch box with trays that stack holding everything in place with storage under the trays.

[kchon]

good stuff you guys, keep it coming. I too have been underwhelmed with what's out there.

I know there's a market for budget cleaning kits, but I know a lot of us would pay more for something built to last, which is what i'm hoping to do.

[FrankMo]

What I find the most useful in a "kit" is the bag itself. If it is designed to hold various pieces, then I can put in what works for me. I use generic plastic containers where I can put matching brushes and jags, then just throw them into a bigger bag. I wouldn't mind a type of "tool bag" that unfolds and where all the items are neatly organized.

this, plus I'd like the tool bag to lie flat to serve as a cleaning mat.

FrankMo

[Apprentice]

I recently bought my "kit" too (for 45 acp)

Dewey Nylon Coated Rod
Pro-Shot .45 Spear Tip Jag
Otis #45 Brush
Breakfree CLP
Hoppe's No. 9 Synthetic Bore Cleaner
Hoppe's No. 9 Synthetic Lubricating Oil
Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Cleaning Patch
Tipton Polymer Gun Cleaning Picks

And I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

[diveRN]

Made my own with necessities for each gun I shoot and carry it all in an inexpensive toolbox. Bought this for $24 at Northern Tool. It basically consists of Hoppes, oil, grease, patches, rods with various ends, brushes, rags, etc.

I also keep a light compliment of tools in here including punches, screwdrivers, small hammer, needle nose pliers, and an assortment of metal and nylon picks. etc. I take this to the range most days in case someone has a malfunction that requires more than a tap/rack to fix. Also, a small pack of baby wipes is handy for cleaning up afterwards.