Category: gun care
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Gun Care Tip #1: Avoid Mixing Chemicals to Prevent making a Mess of Gunmetal
Don’s mix gun cleaning chemicals
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Tetra Gun on the Shot Show
Now that the 2024 Shot Show is over, I can reflect on this week in Las Vegas, and my show experiences going back over three decades now. It is very satisfying and validating to have gun owners walk by the booth to share a “drive by” call out “Great product!” Sometimes, that is delivered with a…
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