Cleaning Kit

[cornice6]

Looking for suggestions on a good cleaning kit, solvents, oil etc. for my first handgun (G19). I was looking at the Outers 28 pc cleaning kit in a wooden box at Cabela's and was wondering if this is ok and if there are any other recommendations. TIA!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Outersreg-28-Piece-Gun-Cleaning-Kit-with-Wood-Box/1325053.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=/catalog/search/?N%3D%26No%3D40%26Ns%3DMIN_SALE_PRICE%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dgun%2Bcleaning%2Bkit%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26WTz_st%3D%26WTz_stype%3DSP%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26search%3Dgun%2Bcleaning%2Bkit%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&Ntt=gun+cleaning+kit&WTz_l=Header%3bSearch-All+Products

[Divernhunter]

If you want a kit for you to be able to use for other firearms also I suggest the kit from Midway that looks like a larger toolbox. I also suggest only using any of the jointed rods if no others are around. Buy coated(such as Dewey) or SS(such as Pro-shot) one piece cleaning rods. They are much better.
Solvents-There are many out there. I use Tetra-Gun(also thier oil and grease)/shooter choice(also their grease in a suringe)/Blue Wonder/Wipe-out(foam and there patch-out)Sweets 7.62 and a few others but not Hoppies#9 as there are too many other better ones.
Oil-Kroil(also mix 50/50 with shooter choice for the bore or straight)/Tri-Flow(for triggers etc)/Inhibitor oil to wipe down gun/Tetra-Gun for the bore especially/Rig grease for slides etc.
Patches-Buy large bags and use freely
Patch Holder-Dewey type or other spike type. Not the slotted type.
A patch catcher for easy pick up of patches
Brushes-SS(use as needed)/brass/plastic
Tooth brush type cleanung brushes
Brake clean spray not used on the plastic and same stuff as gun scrubber but much cheaper

That should get you started.

[medicdude]

-A dry brush (I use a $2 fingernail brush from autozone)
-A few toothbrushes for brushing tighter areas
-Qtips for lubing, (good ones won't come apart and leave fragments everywhere)
-patches (buy in bulk and cut down to 2"x3" for .40/10/9)
-bore brush and rod, hoppes9 for the bore
-wipe/brush everything else dry. Blow with compressed air.
-CLP to oil the few glock lube points.

This is what I do after shooting and once every other week when carrying. A couple times a year I'll detail strip and clean it good. Usually in the dishwasher. Yes the dishwasher.

[cornice6]

Thanks for the recommendations, much appreciated!

[medicdude]

Couple more tips-

Do NOT introduce anything wet into the firing pin channel.
When brushing the breech face do it with the breech facing down, so gravity helps the debris fall away from the firing pin channel instead of into it.
If you want to clean the firing pin channel take the entire slide apart and clean everything.
Make sure the extractor claw is free of debris.
Don't neglect your mags.

[Kodemonkey]

+1 on the single piece cleaning rods. I like to have two of them (one for the jag and one for the brush as I alternate between the two).

Hoppe's boresnakes are great for a range bag or for a quick run through. But since you said you have a G19, field stripping it is so easy that I would always tear it down.

I have tried Hoppes #9, Slip 2000, rem oil, break free, eezox and probably a few I have forgotten.

I really keep going back to the Mpro7 (or hoppes elite - they bought the rights to Mpro7). It's non toxic, and the cleaner degreases about as good as anything I tried. It won't harm anything. Spray it on, wait 5 min, spray again and wipe off. I use the mpro lpx oil for anything that pivots and I like the brian enos slide glide for anything that slides. But on a Glock, just a few drops of LPX oil and you are good to go. If you over oil you'll end up wearing it so I like the non toxicity of the Mpro stuff.

If you want to get crazy I LOVE these little q-tips. They are tight wound (meaning they don't frizz out all over your gun and leave cotton strands in it). And the tip is sharp and fits into rail guides perfectly.

Edit: and get some Costco Nitrile gloves. They are cheap and they keep you from coming in contact with lead when you are cleaning (and harmful solvents if you go that route. If you do go the solvent route - PLEASE wear gloves. Your kidneys, liver, and nervous system will thank you later in life.)

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=27198/sku=100-004-007/Product/G-Tip-Applicator-Pointed-100-pak

I like the eezox for my shotgun, but that's a different application. The above recipe I use on all my guns now. I used to do different things for the polymer guns because they don't need the same amount of lube as the all metal guns, but I love the Brian Enos grease because it doesn't drip out of the gun when it sits in the safe so I use it everywhere except pivot points now or where I need an actual penetrating oil.

[bsg]

a big old fishing tackle box with multiple trays is the perfect container/box for your cleaning tools, supplies and other goodies that you deem fit to include as part of your cleaning kit. i use an older Umco fishing tackle box with 8 trays that fold up and out. there is also storage room under the folded trays on the bottom of box.

for actual cleaning tools and supplies, i'd suggest you start getting separate pieces/items as you need them; instead of buying a kit and getting some marketing strategist's idea of what you need, you'll be getting what you believe you need. do your homework and buy smart, based on your needs and as a result of your information search.