Tag: gun cleaner
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Compare Gun Cleaning Products to get Better Results
Competitors are not equal. Performance matters just like the hardware. I hear countless times how “I tried this,” or “I used that,” but in the end, the gun owner was let down by a not so wonderful product. So, think differently if “pretty good” or “it was ok I guess” isn’t want you want. On…
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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…
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Handgun Care Basics Video: How to Clean and Lube a Glock
This is a short video of a partially disassembled Glock pistol showing gun owners how to use light duty cleaner and gun lube products after a shoot. Remove carbon fouling, followed by bore conditioning and lubing all friction points and exposed surfaces of gunmetal, using common firearms maintenance accessories. Courtesy of Tetra Gun care, the…
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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 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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Copper Solvent or Action Blaster Cleaner Degreaser Aerosol-type Bore Solvent for Cleaning Firearm Gunmetal
This question comes up a lot, “Should I use a copper cutter or an aerosol cleaner degreaser / bore solvent, or both?” There isn’t a simple answer because you can’t put all products in the same bucket, especially when it comes to the different formulations and cleaning strengths that different gun cleaner brands offer. What…