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


  • Fourth of July

    Celebrating the 4th of July in the United States is not only an American phenomenon because the ripple effect is global as an expression of individual freedom and the spirit of individuality that sets an example for the many. Fireworks notwithstanding this holiday for America and the American people is a very positive thing. Often,…

  • Preventive Maintenance can pay off for all Gun Owners

    Any firearm deserves your attention because even a little cleaning followed by applying Tetra Gun lube products will enhance your range experience. Run a solvent soaked cotton patch down the bore of a 12 gauge shotgun. Spray down exterior gun metal with Tetra Gun Action Blaster and then wipe off carbon residue. Wipe down with…

  • Using Gun Cleaning Rods

    The tried and true traditional method to Clean, Lubricate and Protect a Gun Bore works vs. choosing not to perform firearm maintenance The Tetra Gun Prosmith one piece coated stainless steel cleaning rod is available in a dozen models covering different lengths and different caliber diameters. In general, you want to match up rod specs…

  • Tetra Copper Solvent Works

    Tetra Gun Copper Solvent is proven for decades to remove bore fouling

  • Adventures in Gun Cleaning

    I guess the need to inform and educate people will never end. That’s ok. That’s why we are here. A call comes in asking about what to do, or wondering why something happened. Of course, it all begins with following instructions. Maybe that’s why they shouldn’t have insisted on sitting in the back the classroom…

  • 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…