Good tools for cleaning guns?
I need something to clean the buildup out of the tight corners of my guns. I currently use toothpicks (which work great most of the time), but some times I need something harder. I was thinking about using those small metal cleaning/scraping tools that dentists use to clean teeth. Are these okay to use on guns? I don't want to scrach my guns finish.
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Hello, they should be OK, just don't press too hard. You may want to try some of the picks they sell at hardware and auto parts stores.
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If you have a gun show in your area, there is generally a vendor or two that sells exactly that sort of tools. You can usually buy them for a couple of bucks, or 6 differently shaped tools for $10. Also tooth brushes and brass brushes that look like tooth brushes are helpful. 0 -
Solvent and Q-tips have always worked good for that as well.
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I have 25 or so used dental picks that I got from my dentist. When they got dull he pitched 'em. Several years ago, I convinced him to pitch 'em my way. Most of them are easy to re-grind whatever type of tip you want, with a dremel tool.[:)]
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I believe all dental instruments are manufactured from 316 SS.
Not positive but: never use on the exterior. May be fine for scraping
crud out of the area between the barrel and receiver but I would suggest a rather less harsh cleaning method. Perhaps disolve the crud
with a recognized gun cleaner-and continue w/picks or Q-tips. You did
not state the finish on the arm nor whether for the guts or exterior.
I use dental picks but only for stretching springs, etc. Best advise is to let the gun cleaner work for a time period. If the arm is Ni,
some precauctions-as some cleaners will remove or tarnish the Ni.0 -
Midway sells a set of picks that are made out of polymer type plastic. I bought a set and they are really all you need for picking at the deposits built up. I'd avoid using metal picks. Largely unnecessary IMHO
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Old toothbrushes work well. Apply a little heat from a cigarette lighter and you can bend the handles in any shape that you want.
You can do the same with plastic toothpicks and with brushes made for cleaning electric razors.
I don't like to use steel tools for cleaning.0 -
Plan 'B' would be a high priced can of air. A toothbrush is good, Don't use the wife's. On second thought, use it if you like I don't live there. The dental pics are good too. It's not like you're scraping hard enough to scratch the finish. You could also get a hunk of plastic and carve it small emuogh to fit into your nooks and crannies. Handle of the wife's toothbrush. 0
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