Tag: firearm
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Bore Conditioning: Treating Gunmetal for all Firearms
Tetra Gun care cleaners and synthetic fluoropolymer lubricants are proven In the 1980s, the inventors of the Tetra Gun care synthetic fluoropolymer gunmetal lubrication technology originated the concept of bore conditioning that is still respected today. The C+LP concept of thoroughly cleaning inside a firearms barrel, followed by effectively treating the metal surface with a…
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Tetra Gun brand gun cleaning accessories
Cotton mops are an accessory attachment for gun cleaning kits that help work cleaning and lubricant into the gun bore surface. Ofter overlooked vs. a cotton patch holder, the mop is caliber specific to make good contact with the steel to penetrate better and do a thorough job at removing buildup. Sized to industry standard…
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Triple Action CLP Oil for Treating Firearms Gunmetal
The acronym for Mil-Spec CLP stands for Cleans, Lubes and Protects. Formally known in the military as MIL-L-63460, CLP is an oil-based cleaner, lubricant and protectant for firearms that is supposed to be an all-in-one product, and for the most part it is. Beginning with the original formula issued by the U.S. Army in the…
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Gun Care Guide Checklist
Lubricants are categorized under grease, oil, semi-fluid, clp (cleaner, lubricant protectant) and sometimes given special niche identifiers like anti-seize lubricant. In an aerosol format, gun lube is often referred to as gun spray. Cleaners are available as water-based cleaners including for use in ultrasonic cleaner machines and alike, or under more traditional names like copper…
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The worst Gun Care Myths spread by Snake Oil Salesmen on the Internet
Assume everyone on an internet message board has an agenda, especially those who write articles with direct links to Amazon web stores. Myth #1: PTFE lubricants turn to deadly toxic fumes The most impactful falsehood that got around well over a decade ago was that PTFE in Mil-Spec CLP caused toxic fumes that killed people,…
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The Anatomy of an ideal Gun Cleaning Kit for Gun Owners
Starting with my Tetra Gun ValuPro III gun cleaning kit in the hard plastic case that is available in caliber-specific models, you always start with the cleaning rod. In this case, coated stainless steel, which should be the preference. Then, you have patches, a brush, a patch holder and possibly gun cleaning chemicals. In this…
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