Bore brush question

[sandwich]

Any recommendations on what to use, how to clean up my bore brush after cleaning the gun? I just cleaned my glock 23 for the first time yesterday, pretty quick and easy but I've never used a nylon brush before. The glock came with it. Any recommendations on nylon vs wire bristle?

 

[jmach]

to clean the brush, I just rinse brushes in tap water and dry well,
scrunch into a shop rag if you like, that should neutralize the chemicals if that's your concern. Some copper removers will eat bronze bristles over time.

For me, nylon is ok if it's powder fouling, but if you have some stubborn
copper fouling or leading, you'll likely need a bronze brush to help remove that.

I might use the nylon at the range if the chamber is getting nasty, until I get home.
My go to is a bronze brush and Hoppe's #9 after a range session.

speaking of wire bristles, I'd avoid the stainless brushes. in my opinion, they could be hard on a barrel, and a bronze brush has never failed me yet.

my 2cents worth, and enjoy your new 23!

 

[nascarfantoo]

Not sure this is typical way of cleaning bore brush, but I soak the brush in solvent. Then while wet and using my leather work gloves I pull the brush trough a couple of fingers which "flings" some junk off the bristles. Then I periodically replace the brushes.

 

[nascarfantoo]

Not sure this is typical way of cleaning bore brush, but I soak the brush in solvent. Then while wet and using my leather work gloves I pull the brush trough a couple of fingers which "flings" some junk off the bristles. Then I periodically replace the brushes.

Best to do this outside!! Wife will not like it all over the kitchen counter.

 

[IfUDare01]

I agree with nascarfantoo. You need a proper work area and do it neatly so you don't get complaints. LOL

 

[sandwich]

Thanks all for the suggestions. I think all I had in the barrel was some carbon scoring but I did notice some brass shavings. I'll have to get my hands on a bronze brush for the long term. And I will stay away from the stainless, I assume the stainless might be harder than whatever steel the barrel is.

 

[need4speed255]

Spray brush with brake cleaner, blow off brush with pressurized air. Done.

 

[gearheadwilly]

Very insightful.

 

[Signal23]

NEVER dip your brush in to the clean batch of solvent, alway apply the sovent to the brush or set aside the amount you want to dip in and throw out.

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