cleaning kit for my .45

CruncherBlock · Jul 15, 2016

Colt 1911. I love this gun, I just bought it a few months back. My first handgun. Big ass bullets. Loud as necessary. Do you guys recommend bore snakes or aluminum rods and brushes? Also oil? Are you supposed to oil the exterior?

j_h_smith · Jul 15, 2016

Otis Cleaning Kit. Should be able to find it for well under $20. Break Free CLP. Give the entire gun a light coating.

CruncherBlock · Jul 16, 2016

j_h_smith said:
Otis Cleaning Kit. Should be able to find it for well under $20. Break Free CLP. Give the entire gun a light coating.

Thank you Sir!

Biggfoot44 · Jul 16, 2016

An alum (or brass, etc) cleaning rod is necessary for those occasions when thorough brushing, but that process is occasionally as specifically needed.

A bore snake or other pull through device is handy for routine cleaning, and is handy sized for range bag or even large pocket for range or field use.

So the answer is get a basic kit containing rod, and eventually a pull through also.

And since you specifically mentioned 1911 , there are several gadgets on the market with bushing wrench and other 1911 tools. The other day at Dicks , the gun guy ( who actually is a gun guy) pointed out such a gadget they just started stocking, but alas I didn't pay close attention.

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