Firearms Maintenance expertise and recommendations for the firearms user community, from step-by-step directions to just sharing years of experience.


  • Wood Care for Guns

    There is clearly a trend in the firearms market towards composite stocks and away from natural wood, beginning with black Glock polymer frames, followed by other colors like sand and OD green. Then came the evolution of camo finishes and then alternate surface coating materials such as Cerakote that add textures and patterns in addition…

  • Cleaning & Lubricating a Gun Bore the Right Way

    Firearms sometimes need a stronger bore cleaner like Copper Solvent, but that has to be followed with a bore conditioning lubricant like Tetra Gun Lubricant or Triple Action CLP to ensure a fire-ready condition The firearm maintenance debate over cleaners and lubricants continues, but you could choose to do it the right away. There are…

  • Gun Grease, the Other Lubricant

    Gun Grease explained, again

  • Best Gun Cleaning Kits

    The world of gun cleaning kits is diverse, with options ranging from basic to extravagant. When making a choice, consider your specific needs, such as whether the kit is for handguns, rifles, shotguns, or universal use, as well as the materials and accessories included. Don’t be swayed by flashy packaging or excessive pricing – focus…

  • Hunting & Fishing Crossover

    It isn’t a coincidence that there are many hunting and fishing stores out there. Many of their customers are both active hunters and fishermen. In both cases, these are outdoor sportsmen, right? Hunting and fishing are natural parallel interests. However, it’s not necessarily the same person as hikers or kayakers, unless of course, they are…

  • Teflon-based Gun Lube Fact or Fiction: Myth vs. Reality

    I wanted to set the record straight on what PTFE gun lubes are all about, though even the most definitive explanation will still not dissuade the world’s strongest blogsters. So be it. PTFE, most commonly and historically referred to as Teflon, a duPont brand, is no longer an exclusive thing. There are now other PTFE…