Category: gun care
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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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Firearms Ownership Wisdom
I get a kick out of the gun enthusiasts who think anything can be a good firearm lubricant, including leftover automotive fluids, petroleum jelly, animal fats or even a concoction made up of a mix of different substances. I guess that’s more fun than foolish. Enjoy. Those who are serious professionals in the firearms industry know that…