Category: gun care
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Choosing Firearms Cleaning Accessories
There are Clean Guns, and then there are well Lubricated Guns. There is a difference. First, start off with making sure you are using rods and accessories that are threaded to the same measurement. For example, stand handgun and rifle calibers for the consumer market are 8/32. If you don’t get that, it can become…
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Gun Care Ideas for the Modern Day Prepper
The modern term Prepper or even the Survivalist is not new in describing those who are trying to be fastidious in their planning around the potential risks and threats that can unexpectedly occur in life. Call it a crisis management plan. Yes, in the 50s and 60s that kind of astute person was investing in…
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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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