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PilgrimChapter33 · 01-11-2007, 02:44 PM

So i'm finally putting together an "official" gun bench for my garage with all my tools, cleaning supplies, etc., and have been shopping around for all my required equipment. I'm not really a fan of multi piece rod's with screw in brush attachments, etc (I'm prone to loosing pieces). My favorite bore cleaning tools are those "disposable" type one piece brass brushes on the twisted wire rods that usually come in the case when you buy a gun. I can't find these anywhere. Everybody just wants to sell me a fancy-shmancy 9 jillion piece kit. Does anybody know where I can order these simple brushes one at a time (or in packs or whatever)? Thanks!

scalce · 01-11-2007, 02:49 PM

I know you don't want a screw on brush but Walmart has just the rod for like $5 or so.

Trace · 01-11-2007, 02:58 PM

If you're making a gun bench, why would you want a disposable tool? I know most gun stores sell a variety of the screw on type of copper brushes. I recommend them. I also recommend that you stay away from the brushes that use the stainless steel bristles unless you are cleaning out some really built up gunk. They can wear out the rifling in the barrel really quick compared to the copper/brass ones. I only use those in my .45LC revolvers because of all the lead ammo I shoot.

01-11-2007, 02:44 PM	#1
PilgrimChapter33 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 291	Bore brushes? So i'm finally putting together an "official" gun bench for my garage with all my tools, cleaning supplies, etc., and have been shopping around for all my required equipment. I'm not really a fan of multi piece rod's with screw in brush attachments, etc (I'm prone to loosing pieces). My favorite bore cleaning tools are those "disposable" type one piece brass brushes on the twisted wire rods that usually come in the case when you buy a gun. I can't find these anywhere. Everybody just wants to sell me a fancy-shmancy 9 jillion piece kit. Does anybody know where I can order these simple brushes one at a time (or in packs or whatever)? Thanks! __________________ Government is the only disease which presents itself as its own cure.

01-11-2007, 02:58 PM	#3
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	If you're making a gun bench, why would you want a disposable tool? I know most gun stores sell a variety of the screw on type of copper brushes. I recommend them. I also recommend that you stay away from the brushes that use the stainless steel bristles unless you are cleaning out some really built up gunk. They can wear out the rifling in the barrel really quick compared to the copper/brass ones. I only use those in my .45LC revolvers because of all the lead ammo I shoot. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

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01-11-2007, 02:49 PM	#2
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	I know you don't want a screw on brush but Walmart has just the rod for like $5 or so.