Gunsmithing

If you’re like me, a good gun cleaning session can create quite the mess. I tend to go a bit overboard with the solvent, and usually end up with a puddle of it on the table next to a pile of dirty rags. I also have a tendency to make small nicks and gouges in … Read more

It is well known that a firearm has only two enemies: rust and politicians. We will avoid dealing with the latter in this article, but keeping your firearm in tip-top shape is not hard at all with today’s selection of gun cleaning equipment and chemicals. There are so many great options, in fact, that navigating the … Read more

If you’ve spent any amount of time at the gun range with a rifle, you know that it can get dirty very quickly. A simple bolt action is easy to clean and does not take very much time or equipment, but many modern semi-automatic rifles are nowhere near as easy. These precision machines have dozens … Read more

If you have ever taken a look at the chemicals section of your local gun store and have felt a bit overwhelmed, you are certainly not alone! There is a massive amount of different oils, solvents, CLP, specialty cleaners, foams and aerosols available for purchase, and choosing just one can be very hard. In most … Read more

When it comes to gun cleaning kits, you have probably noticed that the case used to contain all of your parts and keep them organized often seems like it was added as an afterthought. In fact, I have purchased several kits over the years that came in nothing more than the cheap clamshell packaging! If … Read more

If you are a frequent hunter or take lots of trips to the range, then there is no doubt you have looked at your dirty gun at the end of the day and wished there was a quick and easy way to clean it before you put it away for the night. Thankfully, there is! … Read more

One of the most frustrating things you can encounter when you are cleaning your firearms is a gun that simply will not stay put. I have spent way to much time trying to brace parts against tailgates and benches and struggling to hold onto firearms covered in oil or solvent. All of that changed, however, … Read more

If you have ever been frustrated by the terrible 3 piece brass cleaning rod that was included in your gun cleaning kit, then you are certainly not alone. In fact, those cheap cleaning rods are by far the most worthless component in any kit. Not only are they a pain to put together and use, … Read more

One of the most important components of your gun cleaning kit is very rarely included in the package: a good gun cleaning cloth. Whether it’s to wipe up spilled solvent, apply oil to your external metal parts, or just to wipe away fingerprints, everybody has an absolute need for a good gun cleaning cloth. While … Read more