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Skull Leader · 06-27-2006, 12:40 PM

Does anyone use the brush that came with the XD or do they use another type of brush (copper)? When you brush/clean the inside of the barrel, do you push in and out the other end (all the way out) and pull back or just in and half way pull back and out? I read on another forum not to do that (in and halfway then pull).

SLCDave · 06-27-2006, 12:44 PM

I use it, and it seems to do a good job. Being as it is a nylon brush, and not overly-tight, it won't matter too much if you change direction while brushing.

**hobocircus** · 06-27-2006, 12:57 PM

I like to soak my barrel well with solvent and let it sit for awhile.
Then a brush wrapped with a patch for more wet solvent scrubbing.
Repeat until you feel the bore is clean.

The Knight Of Light · 06-27-2006, 01:09 PM

I do not use that brush. but then I don't use the cases for any of my guns. I have 2 range bags. One with guns and one with gear. I use bore snakes for all of my guns. But I also have an ultrasonic cleaner.

**SgtRich** · 06-28-2006, 02:10 AM

If you use a brass (or any other metal) bore brush, do NOT reverse direction with the brush while it is in the barrel. Push it all the way out the other end of the barrel before you pull it back through the barrel.

hawk333 · 06-29-2006, 11:01 PM

are the bore snakes really that much better i was thinkin about buyin 1

The Knight Of Light · 06-29-2006, 11:02 PM

Yes Buy one in each calibre and use it twice

**Loves2Shoot** · 06-29-2006, 11:05 PM

http://www.schuemann.com/Content/clean0.htm

Check this out from one of the better barrel makers...

The Knight Of Light · 06-29-2006, 11:09 PM

Wow I almost responded very hostile to that one.

Lucky for me I caught myself. Then again I do use an ultrasonic cleaner now!!

Wu Wei · 06-30-2006, 09:06 AM

I dip the included brush in Hoppe's #9 Solvent, grab it with a rag to dab off excess, and run it through the barrel 4 or 5 times before moving on to the rest of the gun. I clean my weapon after every trip to the range. (50-200 rounds) I was taught this way from when I was "knee-high to a Grasshopper" and it is a ritual for me. I have no idea about all the info you linked to..It is news to me, but if I read correctly sticking to one solvent or another is a good practice. I don't see an ingredients list on Hoppe's but as widely used as it is I believe a warning would be posted if it were a potential problem.

I wipe down the rest of the gun with an old rag that has a nice residue of Rem-Oil from repeated use. Not much oil is necessary, mostly it just makes me feel good.

I do put the smallest drip I can on the slides, the rest is just the lightest film I can manage.

That's my habit, for better or worse.

06-27-2006, 12:40 PM	#1
Skull Leader XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 27	Cleaning question Does anyone use the brush that came with the XD or do they use another type of brush (copper)? When you brush/clean the inside of the barrel, do you push in and out the other end (all the way out) and pull back or just in and half way pull back and out? I read on another forum not to do that (in and halfway then pull).

06-27-2006, 12:44 PM	#2
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,983	I use it, and it seems to do a good job. Being as it is a nylon brush, and not overly-tight, it won't matter too much if you change direction while brushing. __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

06-27-2006, 12:57 PM	#3
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,334	I like to soak my barrel well with solvent and let it sit for awhile. Then a brush wrapped with a patch for more wet solvent scrubbing. Repeat until you feel the bore is clean. __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

06-27-2006, 01:09 PM	#4
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	I do not use that brush. but then I don't use the cases for any of my guns. I have 2 range bags. One with guns and one with gear. I use bore snakes for all of my guns. But I also have an ultrasonic cleaner. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-28-2006, 02:10 AM	#5
SgtRich XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 149	If you use a brass (or any other metal) bore brush, do NOT reverse direction with the brush while it is in the barrel. Push it all the way out the other end of the barrel before you pull it back through the barrel. __________________ Springfield Armory XD-45 ACP Service Model Glock 21 SF Smith & Wesson M&P 45

06-29-2006, 11:01 PM	#6
hawk333 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: stratford o.k Posts: 110	are the bore snakes really that much better i was thinkin about buyin 1 __________________ Winchester 190 22LR Beretta u22 neos 22LR Walther ppk/s 380 A.C.P Taurus 605 357 MAG. Mossberg 500 12 GA S&W 686 357 MAG. Norinco SKS 7.62x39MM repod Ruger GP 100 357 MAG. Yugo m70ab2 7.62x39MM Last edited by hawk333 : 06-29-2006 at 11:07 PM.

06-29-2006, 11:02 PM	#7
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	Yes Buy one in each calibre and use it twice __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-29-2006, 11:05 PM	#8
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,528	http://www.schuemann.com/Content/clean0.htm Check this out from one of the better barrel makers... __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

06-29-2006, 11:09 PM	#9
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	Wow I almost responded very hostile to that one. Lucky for me I caught myself. Then again I do use an ultrasonic cleaner now!! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-30-2006, 09:06 AM	#10
Wu Wei XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 658	I dip the included brush in Hoppe's #9 Solvent, grab it with a rag to dab off excess, and run it through the barrel 4 or 5 times before moving on to the rest of the gun. I clean my weapon after every trip to the range. (50-200 rounds) I was taught this way from when I was "knee-high to a Grasshopper" and it is a ritual for me. I have no idea about all the info you linked to..It is news to me, but if I read correctly sticking to one solvent or another is a good practice. I don't see an ingredients list on Hoppe's but as widely used as it is I believe a warning would be posted if it were a potential problem. I wipe down the rest of the gun with an old rag that has a nice residue of Rem-Oil from repeated use. Not much oil is necessary, mostly it just makes me feel good. I do put the smallest drip I can on the slides, the rest is just the lightest film I can manage. That's my habit, for better or worse. __________________ "Since when do lyrical skills have to do with killin' a cat? / What kind of chitlins is that?" -MF Doom Humans have always carried a projectile weapon, a blade, and fire. Who am I to discard my humanity?

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