Cleaning sure makes a difference - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

TheMaineMan · 03-12-2005, 06:51 PM

I always maintian my firearms by cleaning and lubricating them appropriately. I just tore down my XD and cleaned it all with some break clean, then lubed her up with some Rem Oil, then applied my newly acquired Armadillo. This stuff is slick...I when removing the slide, after pulling the trigger, the slide slid right off, and It fell and I had to catch it. I've always used the ole Hoppes cleaning and oiling products just because that is what I always used. I've read that it could gunk up the striker assembly, and found I had to change my ways. It's like I have a whole new gun here...ya know there is loaded chamber indicator on this thing (sarcastic).

+1 newly aquired lifetime Armadillo customer here.

Meta4 · 03-12-2005, 09:10 PM

How much is a bottle of Armadillo, and how many applications do you think you can get out of one bottle?

I might have to pick some up next time I'm at the gun store, if they carry it.

-James

TheMaineMan · 03-12-2005, 10:05 PM

How man cleanings....a ton. I would estimate 75 coats, but I bet it may be even more. It is very hard, wax like substance, like shoe polish.

I would recomend purchasing the product through one of these online stores. They both are owned by very well respected members on this Forum.

http://www.pistol-gear.com/products.php?cat=10

http://www.xd-hs2000.com/gunsmithing.html

bgf · 03-13-2005, 04:11 AM

Talked me right into that,, just ordered some..thanks

B.G.

Wilkenstein · 03-13-2005, 09:00 AM

How is their gun cleaner? I'm almost out of my current stuff.

Captain Ray · 03-13-2005, 09:14 AM

The Blue wonder Gel is great IMO! I have Hobbes #9, Rem bore cleaner, and the gel.. I like the Gel the best because it stays on a q-tip without getting all over the place, it disolves the grime and wipes off easily. I don't use the gel on my rifles though, because the rifles seem to require so much more solvent to clean them.. and the gel seems to be better applied in small amounts.

Raymond

TheMaineMan · 03-13-2005, 04:56 PM

Ive heard others say the same things Cap'n Ray...they love the Gel, but a long barrel will eat right through your supply.

You won't be let down, they have put a ton of research into their stuff. I am actually purchasing even more of their products (through our online vendors). I feel silly cause this stuff has been around for a lil while now, and I always read the posts...but I guess it's never too late. Blue Wonder has a section all to themselves on this board.

03-12-2005, 06:51 PM	#1
TheMaineMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 116	Cleaning sure makes a difference I always maintian my firearms by cleaning and lubricating them appropriately. I just tore down my XD and cleaned it all with some break clean, then lubed her up with some Rem Oil, then applied my newly acquired Armadillo. This stuff is slick...I when removing the slide, after pulling the trigger, the slide slid right off, and It fell and I had to catch it. I've always used the ole Hoppes cleaning and oiling products just because that is what I always used. I've read that it could gunk up the striker assembly, and found I had to change my ways. It's like I have a whole new gun here...ya know there is loaded chamber indicator on this thing (sarcastic). +1 newly aquired lifetime Armadillo customer here. __________________ XD-9 - \"Lil Thunda\" Mossy 590 - \"Black Betty\" SideArmor IWB

03-12-2005, 10:05 PM	#3
TheMaineMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 116	How man cleanings....a ton. I would estimate 75 coats, but I bet it may be even more. It is very hard, wax like substance, like shoe polish. I would recomend purchasing the product through one of these online stores. They both are owned by very well respected members on this Forum. http://www.pistol-gear.com/products.php?cat=10 http://www.xd-hs2000.com/gunsmithing.html __________________ XD-9 - \"Lil Thunda\" Mossy 590 - \"Black Betty\" SideArmor IWB

03-13-2005, 09:00 AM	#5
Wilkenstein XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 103	How is their gun cleaner? I'm almost out of my current stuff. __________________ xd9 tac-stolen xd45c ready to rock! 1300

03-13-2005, 09:14 AM	#6
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	The Blue wonder Gel is great IMO! I have Hobbes #9, Rem bore cleaner, and the gel.. I like the Gel the best because it stays on a q-tip without getting all over the place, it disolves the grime and wipes off easily. I don't use the gel on my rifles though, because the rifles seem to require so much more solvent to clean them.. and the gel seems to be better applied in small amounts. Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

03-13-2005, 04:56 PM	#7
TheMaineMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 116	Ive heard others say the same things Cap'n Ray...they love the Gel, but a long barrel will eat right through your supply. You won't be let down, they have put a ton of research into their stuff. I am actually purchasing even more of their products (through our online vendors). I feel silly cause this stuff has been around for a lil while now, and I always read the posts...but I guess it's never too late. Blue Wonder has a section all to themselves on this board. __________________ XD-9 - \"Lil Thunda\" Mossy 590 - \"Black Betty\" SideArmor IWB

03-12-2005, 09:10 PM	#2
Meta4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 555	How much is a bottle of Armadillo, and how many applications do you think you can get out of one bottle? I might have to pick some up next time I'm at the gun store, if they carry it. -James

03-13-2005, 04:11 AM	#4
bgf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chas. SC Posts: 25	Talked me right into that,, just ordered some..thanks B.G.

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