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I don't care how 'cool' anyone is, or 'how many rounds downrange without a problem' they have...NOBODY will ever convince me that a dirty firearm is better or more dependable than a clean one.
While I don't rush to clean my training and range guns every time out, the ones that are used to protect my and others' lives, are kept very clean. Its a matter of preparedness and common sense.
Properly cleaned, and with the correct tools/chemicals for the job, routine cleaning, IN NO WAY, causes damage to a rifle. Letting carbon pile up to unreasonable levels on defensive weapons is just lazy, and a gamble, in my opinion.
Regarding the OP, I have and use the CAT-M4 tool. I like it. It causes ZERO damage to the bolt or carrier, is simple, small, and cuts cleaning time considerably. For those of us that take a few minutes a month to maintain our defensive gear, I would recommend it.
Last edited by Jimbo45; 06-25-10 at 11:20.
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Thanks for the replies and alternitives...
What really matters (and I've never seen carbon "pile up," it stays at one level and seems to self regulate) is doing your PM of perishable parts on schedule and lube. Not scraping carbon. No one is doing this to be "cool" but many of us enjoy other things in life like dry firing, family time, exercise, not being exposed to chemicals, etc.
Reading the tutorial, it mentions that the bore should be cleaned with a nylon or stainless steel brush. Is a bronze brush OK?
Last edited by RogerinTPA; 06-27-10 at 13:08.
For God and the soldier we adore, In time of danger, not before! The danger passed, and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted." - Rudyard Kipling
Well, I guess it depends on what kind of job you have, as to how much of the "other things in life" you are missing out on, when cleaning a gun. It is part of our job, for some of us, so no, I am not missing out on any other activities, while cleaning. I even get paid when doing it.
If you read my post again, notice that I didn't say that I spend a lot of time cleaning my range guns. In fact, I said I only spend a few minutes a month on the ones that I use for duty. Done properly, it doesn't have to take much time.
Last edited by Jimbo45; 06-27-10 at 13:32.
It was part of my job for 8 years in the Marine Corps so you're not the only one who's been paid to do stupid crap like that.
I spend 10 minutes or less every 1k-2k rounds on my carbines.
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