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  • Choosing the Best Gunsmith Cleaning Tools for Firearms

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    Firearm maintenance aka gun care is such a serious topic that its become somewhat of a contentious issue, given that everybody has a different opinion on “how-to”. But then again, there are different ways to get the results you want when it comes to cleaning and lubricating gunmetal and other materials used to make modern firearms.

    Many people believe in the CLP concept, which stands for Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant. That is fine, but if you have the time, C+LP, or Clean and then apply a Lubricant Protectant works better. Some use bore rope, or cleaning rods with accessory attachments, while others simply ally cleaning solvents and lubes with saturated patches or even a wipe down cloth. Either way, you are trying to remove pre-existing material, and then store your gun into “fire-ready” condition ahead of your next shoot, with the aim of storing it in a cool, dry environment that won’t allow rust or corrosion to occur. There are many topics to address the many pitfalls and questions, and confusing, and controversy, but hopefully we will address all of that in more thru our blog posts here.

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  • Using Lube & Solvent on Chrome Lined Barrels

    I keep getting asked these questions, which is funny considering that there are chrome lined barrel makers who claim you don’t need to lube the bore let alone clean them out. That is an ignorant misnomer. Even if that coating is effective, there is still vulnerable metal underneath, for starters. Putting lubrication aside, which should…

  • Why not keep trying different firearms Lubes on those Guns

    Or, why does it matter because any ‘ole gun lube will do just fine. Many of the traditional gun lubes out there have proven to be problematic if not a letdown once you get past the nostalgia of a lifelong toxic smell that brings back fond memories. You would think a product is chosen because…

  • All Guns Need to be Cleaned and Lubed despite wild claims and out of control egos in the industry

    When you go into a gun shop and speak with an experienced salesman behind the counter, especially the owner, you want to assume that they know what they are talking about. This is especially true if they themselves are active shooters if not serious competitive shooters. Well, that could be a mistake. Even though they…

  • Tetra Lubricants and Cleaners for Industrial Use

    Looking back at the 40-year history of the Tetra brand, we sometimes overlook the company’s history and application successes with industrial customers. After pioneering synthetic fluoropolymer lubricants, over time, the category of PTFE type lubricants grew into what is today a mature business with many companies offering grease, oil and semifluid as part of the…

  • Universal Gun Cleaning Kit that is made for all Firearms from the folks at Tetra Gun

    If you don’t want to purchase a caliber specific gun cleaning kit, then Tetra Gun offers an updated version of its Universal Gun Cleaning Kit for all firearms. These product is loaded with valuable essential kit accessories. Besides the inclusion of Tetra Gun’s famous Gun Grease Triple Action CLP oil, the kit features the top-quality…

  • Gun Care Talk: Tricks and Work-Arounds in a Pinch

    Sometimes I hear about people having trouble with accessory brushes not easily fitting cleaning rods. Well … If the brush or more likely a loaded patch holder isn’t moving thru easy at all. A bore cleaning rope that is a big too tight to fit down the bore on the first pass. If oil is…