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MrN1ck · 05-05-2008, 02:54 PM

I use Breakfree CLP to clean everything. If it is REALLY bad I will use synthetic safe gun scrubber. I use a boresnake for the barrel, then use a toothbrush, patches, and Q-tips to wipe all the dirtiness away. Once everything is clean, I lubricate the spring and slide rails with Hoppes #9. I will then put a very light final coat of Hoppes #9 down the barrel with a wet patch and exterior slide for protection. This combo has never given me any malfunctions with over 500 rounds.

drgonzo · 05-05-2008, 02:57 PM

I use Hoppes #9 on a patch through the barrel and a q-tip soaked in it for other places. Bore snake goes through the barrel once.

After that I hose it down with brake cleaner from Auto Zone. Haven't had a problem with this on my XD--the polymer comes through OK. On my 442 I take off the laser grips before cleaning. I don't use it on the wood stocks of my rifles.

I lube the slide with 3-in-1 oil and spray aersolized Teflon (e.g. SW Dri-Lube) into the internal spaces.

Give all the parts a light rub with an oiled cloth before reassemby, then reassemble and another rub down with the oiled cloth.

oldfart · 05-05-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by XDConvert9mm

I use Break Free, Bore Snake, tooth brush, q-tips and compressed air to blow things out. Leave a little CLP on the recommended lube points and I'm good to go in humid GA. A Silicon gun cloth for the exterior is the only addition to the above in the 6 month summer we have.

+1 but have not needed the compressed air yet. I don't get overly concerned about having my gun clean enough to eat off or. I like it clean but I am not going to spend hours to do it. 20 min tops, I also use a old silicon cloth and I leave my gun wrapped in it.

x_out86 · 05-05-2008, 07:24 PM

I prefer Hoppes Elite to clean, and GunButter to lube.

There is my $.02 worth.

1BigPea · 05-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Break Free also make a lubricant in a small 4oz. container that is strictly lubricant. I noticed my local gunsmith uses it and he highly recommended it. I also use Break Free or Hopps for cleaning and a thin layer of oil on the appropriate parts. Toothbrush and patches as well as Qtips.

JBHorne · 05-07-2008, 06:42 PM

You suggest using prostate examination gloves? Doesn't your gun fell...well...um...violated a bit?

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Originally Posted by Baldy

tdyoung58 · 05-09-2008, 06:12 AM

I use breakfree CLP, have a spray can to clean out the gun and just wipe it fdown really good afterwards with lint free cloths

I use break free CLP in a pump bottle for bore snakes

Found a really cool denture tooth brush at supermarket that I use to scrub the barrel

I also found a graphite lube, NOT a oil or grease, (goes on wet and quickly dries in place) that I use on the slide rails.

biggun1911 · 05-09-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Krackels

I use Eezox primarily, but if my gun is really dirty I'll use WD40 to help loosen and wash away the gunk.

But basically, I use CLP for most of my cleaning and lubricating.

+1 for Eezox, and gun butter on the high stress areas, such as the slide rails.

GunnBugg · 05-09-2008, 10:26 AM

Wow! All of these "exotics". I just use Hoppe's #9 and RemOil. It's a duty gun. And, so far, no worries after, I dunno, maybe 8K rounds.

Not to say that one shouldn't provide extra love to those things most dear to them, but a prostrate exam is a bit much. LOL

05-05-2008, 02:54 PM	#21
MrN1ck XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 106	I use Breakfree CLP to clean everything. If it is REALLY bad I will use synthetic safe gun scrubber. I use a boresnake for the barrel, then use a toothbrush, patches, and Q-tips to wipe all the dirtiness away. Once everything is clean, I lubricate the spring and slide rails with Hoppes #9. I will then put a very light final coat of Hoppes #9 down the barrel with a wet patch and exterior slide for protection. This combo has never given me any malfunctions with over 500 rounds. __________________ XD .45 ACP Service

05-05-2008, 07:24 PM	#24
x_out86 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 542	I prefer Hoppes Elite to clean, and GunButter to lube. There is my $.02 worth. __________________ Hellen Keller: I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. Bruce Lee: Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

05-09-2008, 06:12 AM	#27
tdyoung58 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 250	I use breakfree CLP, have a spray can to clean out the gun and just wipe it fdown really good afterwards with lint free cloths I use break free CLP in a pump bottle for bore snakes Found a really cool denture tooth brush at supermarket that I use to scrub the barrel I also found a graphite lube, NOT a oil or grease, (goes on wet and quickly dries in place) that I use on the slide rails. __________________ Guns kill people the same way a spoon made my ar$e fat My "other" auto is a .45ACP

05-09-2008, 10:26 AM	#29
GunnBugg XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Paso del Norte Posts: 161	Wow! All of these "exotics". I just use Hoppe's #9 and RemOil. It's a duty gun. And, so far, no worries after, I dunno, maybe 8K rounds. Not to say that one shouldn't provide extra love to those things most dear to them, but a prostrate exam is a bit much. LOL __________________ GunnBugg I own everything that Rebecca Peters hates. Last edited by GunnBugg; 05-09-2008 at 10:29 AM.

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05-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#22
drgonzo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 127	I use Hoppes #9 on a patch through the barrel and a q-tip soaked in it for other places. Bore snake goes through the barrel once. After that I hose it down with brake cleaner from Auto Zone. Haven't had a problem with this on my XD--the polymer comes through OK. On my 442 I take off the laser grips before cleaning. I don't use it on the wood stocks of my rifles. I lube the slide with 3-in-1 oil and spray aersolized Teflon (e.g. SW Dri-Lube) into the internal spaces. Give all the parts a light rub with an oiled cloth before reassemby, then reassemble and another rub down with the oiled cloth.

05-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#25
1BigPea XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 275	Break Free also make a lubricant in a small 4oz. container that is strictly lubricant. I noticed my local gunsmith uses it and he highly recommended it. I also use Break Free or Hopps for cleaning and a thin layer of oil on the appropriate parts. Toothbrush and patches as well as Qtips.