Cleaning Kits?

[CTS]

I need a good cleaning kit for my new XD 9mm, and there are so many options out there, how's a noob to know what's what? I would also like to get the right brushes for .45 and .38 and this looked like a good deal:

Amazon.com: Otis Professional Pistol Cleaning System: Sports & Outdoors

I've also never encountered an AIO cleaner/solvent/lubricant before, has anyone used it that likes it?

I did a search and didn't see a lot on the topic, so I figured I would ask. I would love to hear some recommendations from the good folks here. Apologies if this isn't the right spot.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

This is all I use... Nothing fancy, but it does have a brass patch holder instead of plastic, which I like a lot. About 7 bucks at Walmart. Very compact and easy to toss in a range bag.

As for the AIO cleaner, I use QCG spray, but I mainly use it as a light lubricant/protectant. I use Hoppes down the bore, give everything a spray of QCG, and a light wipe down, then CLP on things like slide rails and bolts. Patch with a little CLP down the bore when I'm done.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

CLP and a bore snake for every pistol I own. Cleans them up great! I spray a little outers bore blaster in there if I have some lube residue from extended range sessions. I only own brushes to use on my revolvers cylinders, boresnakes for all bores.

 

[rgrimm01]

This is all I use... Nothing fancy, but it does have a brass patch holder instead of plastic, which I like a lot. About 7 bucks at Walmart. Very compact and easy to toss in a range bag.

I grabbed one of these as well. Does not take up much room, weighs nothing and does what I need it to do. I like the idea of a snake for a quick on the fly solution for those times that I do not want to thoroughly clean the entire firearm.

 

[Backyardace]

This is all I use... Nothing fancy, but it does have a brass patch holder instead of plastic, which I like a lot. About 7 bucks at Walmart. Very compact and easy to toss in a range bag.

As for the AIO cleaner, I use QCG spray, but I mainly use it as a light lubricant/protectant. I use Hoppes down the bore, give everything a spray of QCG, and a light wipe down, then CLP on things like slide rails and bolts. Patch with a little CLP down the bore when I'm done.

Nice, thanks for posting. Will pick one up tomorrow.

 

[45lcrevolver]

I have the tactical Otis cleaning system and I love it. You can't go wrong plus it holds all the stuff in a very compact case.

 

[jeremy]

Personally, I will not own a Cleaning kit that does not also have Rods in it. Cables and Snakes do not make good tools to clean obstructions out of Barrels and Chambers...

 

[JetGirl]

If you're also looking for portable stuff (field kit), you can't beat Patchworm. I've got one in my range bag, one in my cleaning stuff at home, and one that lives in my van ...because you just never know when something will cross your path that you want to either:
A) clean the bore to see what shape it's in as a condition to buy...or...
B) Clean something you impulse-bought so you can stop at the range and shoot it before even going home.
Since it's for nearly all calibers, it's really handy!! PatchWorm

 

[KG1]

If you're also looking for portable stuff (field kit), you can't beat Patchworm. I've got one in my range bag, one in my cleaning stuff at home, and one that lives in my van ...because you just never know when something will cross your path that you want to either:
A) clean the bore to see what shape it's in as a condition to buy...or...
B) Clean something you impulse-bought so you can stop at the range and shoot it before even going home.
Since it's for nearly all calibers, it's really handy!! PatchWorm

Interesting. I've never seen these before. They could be quite handy for a quick field swab. Thanks JG.

 

[JetGirl]

Interesting. I've never seen these before. They could be quite handy for a quick field swab. Thanks JG.

You won't be disappointed.
They come with two little containers of patches (one pre-soaked with Ballistol...one dry), but instead of buying more from them, the .22 (square) patches from ProShot work great (found at most gun shows - last place I picked 6 or 7 bags up was Indy 1500 for about $10 per bag. Ish). I just always have a stack of them shoved in the plastic bag, too.

 

[IndyGunworks]

and a couple of drawers full of brushes rods, and solvents

 

[djl02]

I have and Otis cleaning kit and it cleans very well. I have one that had rods too,but the otis gets used the most. The key is good brushes . The ones that come with otis cleaning kit are not the best but I like the coated cables.

 

[Mephitical]

I bought the Otis Elite cleaning kit to cover everything I have and whatever else I would get in the future. I didn't like it at first, but now that I've used it a few months it's growing on me.

Amazon.com: Otis Elite Cleaning System with Optics and DVD: Sports & Outdoors

 

[Dorky_D]

This is all I use... Nothing fancy, but it does have a brass patch holder instead of plastic, which I like a lot. About 7 bucks at Walmart. Very compact and easy to toss in a range bag.

As for the AIO cleaner, I use QCG spray, but I mainly use it as a light lubricant/protectant. I use Hoppes down the bore, give everything a spray of QCG, and a light wipe down, then CLP on things like slide rails and bolts. Patch with a little CLP down the bore when I'm done.

+1

 

[sloughfoot]

My t-shirts and worn out toothbrushes always end up to be gun cleaning equipment. An ink pen or pencil will push a patch made from the t-shirt through the bore. K-1 kerosene for the space heater is the solvent.

Drain oil from the Harley works for lube.

I am low tech.

I do like the Otis cable for my rifles........

 

[serf]

i just have a cheap hoppes kit and a boresnake.

 

[VikingWarlord]

i just have a cheap hoppes kit and a boresnake.

I have an XD-9 as well and also have the basic Hoppes kit. It was like $10 at Meijer. Does what it's supposed to do.

 

[tradertator]

I love the Otis cleaning kits. I would highly recommend buying one if your funds allow it, and also a bore snake for when your in a hurry.

 

[JoP]

I'm beginning to feel like cleaning and lubing processes are like butt holes. Everybody has one and they are sure that there's doesn't stink.

Sorry...not really grumpy just watched five AR cleaning videos in which somehow 8 completely contradictory pieces of advice were given.

I'll be over there >>>>> just rocking back and forth humming.

 

[Audie Murphy]

I use the Otis m4/m9 cleaning kit.Works great for my needs since I only shoot 9mm and 223/5.56. I also have the Winchester pistol cleaning kit like the one pictured above.Both are good to go and compact.Either fits very well in a BOB or range bag.