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PossumTaters · 04-01-2007, 05:44 PM

I've cleaned my gun a few times, and am familiar with cleaning it, but the cleaning brush that came with my XD-9 will not fit into the barrel. I've tried two separate times, and even forced it, but it would not go. Could it be possible Springfield placed the incorrect brush into my case? I don't currently have another brush, and have routinely just cleaned with Eezox. I initially "treated" my gun with it, and it seems to make it resistant to fouling and contamination. Smell is not great, but I use a fan to dissipate the fumes. I've never used a brush yet, and my barrel seems to be shiny and clear of any contaminants. I only shoot between 85-120 rounds between cleanings. If I my run patches through multiple times, and they eventually come out clean, do I need to worry about using a brush? Just want to be sure that I'm taking care of my barrel properly. Thanks in advance for your help.

Bidah · 04-01-2007, 06:28 PM

THe brush that came with my 9 is the same size as the one that came with the 45. Yes it is quite large, but it will fit in there. Needless to say I don't use it much as I have other brushes. Now and then it would be a good idea to run a brush down it, but I do not every time.

Daimos · 04-01-2007, 07:07 PM

You need the bronze brass bristle brush (with looped end) that will take out the lead deposits out of the grooves inside the barrel. The plastic bristle brush that came with your XD doesn't do any good. You will see the difference once you use it...

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amishclark · 04-01-2007, 07:33 PM

bore snake that sumbitch

**jnclement** · 04-01-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by amishclark

bore snake that sumbitch

+1

GlockConvert · 04-01-2007, 07:46 PM

+1 on the bore snake. They rock. One goes down the barrel at the range right before the hollowpoints go back in.

Nice to keep the gun clean and nice to be able to prove that your gun is unfired, should the need arise.

D

titus_1133 · 04-01-2007, 07:58 PM

+1 on bore snake. I just about have one of each.

yelruh55 · 04-01-2007, 08:00 PM

Ok... stupid question... what is involved with using a bore-snake compared with a regular cleaning.

amishclark · 04-01-2007, 08:35 PM

apply generous hoppes to bristley part, pull it through the barrel, and drink a bee...errr...iced tea.

Gunzzi · 04-02-2007, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by amishclark

bore snake that sumbitch

+100

04-01-2007, 05:44 PM	#1
PossumTaters XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26	Barrel Cleaning - Brush Needed? I've cleaned my gun a few times, and am familiar with cleaning it, but the cleaning brush that came with my XD-9 will not fit into the barrel. I've tried two separate times, and even forced it, but it would not go. Could it be possible Springfield placed the incorrect brush into my case? I don't currently have another brush, and have routinely just cleaned with Eezox. I initially "treated" my gun with it, and it seems to make it resistant to fouling and contamination. Smell is not great, but I use a fan to dissipate the fumes. I've never used a brush yet, and my barrel seems to be shiny and clear of any contaminants. I only shoot between 85-120 rounds between cleanings. If I my run patches through multiple times, and they eventually come out clean, do I need to worry about using a brush? Just want to be sure that I'm taking care of my barrel properly. Thanks in advance for your help.

04-01-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 691	THe brush that came with my 9 is the same size as the one that came with the 45. Yes it is quite large, but it will fit in there. Needless to say I don't use it much as I have other brushes. Now and then it would be a good idea to run a brush down it, but I do not every time. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

04-01-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
Daimos XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Gunshine State of Florida Posts: 71	You need the bronze brass bristle brush (with looped end) that will take out the lead deposits out of the grooves inside the barrel. The plastic bristle brush that came with your XD doesn't do any good. You will see the difference once you use it... image: http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dl...eitemid=911303 url: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=911303 __________________ ˜"°ºOº°"˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨˜"°ºOº° "˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨ http://teampinoy.us/forum/index.php USPSA# A57606 IDPA - ESP MM Desert Mirage Brown SA-XD45 Tactical

04-01-2007, 07:33 PM	#4
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,589	bore snake that sumbitch __________________ "sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. all other 'sins' are invented nonsense." - robert a. heinlein "when fascism comes to america, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross" - sinclair lewis

04-01-2007, 08:00 PM	#8
yelruh55 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 27	Ok... stupid question... what is involved with using a bore-snake compared with a regular cleaning. __________________ Jon XD-9 Service Ruger LCP

04-01-2007, 07:46 PM	#6
GlockConvert XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PAC NW Posts: 387	+1 on the bore snake. They rock. One goes down the barrel at the range right before the hollowpoints go back in. Nice to keep the gun clean and nice to be able to prove that your gun is unfired, should the need arise. D

04-01-2007, 07:58 PM	#7
titus_1133 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yerington, NV Posts: 203	+1 on bore snake. I just about have one of each.

04-01-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,589	apply generous hoppes to bristley part, pull it through the barrel, and drink a bee...errr...iced tea. __________________ "sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. all other 'sins' are invented nonsense." - robert a. heinlein "when fascism comes to america, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross" - sinclair lewis Last edited by amishclark; 04-02-2007 at 06:51 AM.

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