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FamilyGuy · 12-04-2007, 04:50 AM

I see a lot of various postings about various techniquies and products mentioned for cleaning guns out there. I know that for myself and for some of the new folks that have similiar questions, it might be a good idea to post which chemicals you use and how often you clean your XD's.

So if you wouldn't mind, please POST YOUR CHEMICALS.

ElrodCod · 12-04-2007, 05:19 AM

I use Weapon Shield CLP for the barrel/slide/recoilspring & Outer's aerosol nitro solvent ( about 3 bucks @ Wal Mart ) in the "lower". I give it a good spray, brush what I can reach with a M16 "toothebrush", another spray to rinse it out, give it a shake, let dry & reassemble.

xdfan80 · 12-04-2007, 05:35 AM

I use hoppes #9 powder solvent and hoppes lubricating oil. seems to work well for me and it was recommended by people i know who have been shooting a lot longer than me.
I usually clean my 45 aftere everytime i shoot. Usually when i go to the range i will go through 150 rounds. gets kinda dirty after shooting that much, but i know a lot of guys dont clean that often.

nayra · 12-04-2007, 05:42 AM

I use kleen bore solvent and lube.

dtek · 12-04-2007, 06:00 AM

I use the Otis Tactical Kit, .5oz. tube of Otis O85 Ultra Bore cleaner, lubricant and preservative, all-caliber cotton cleaning patches for .223 caliber and larger, small caliber patches for .17 to .223 caliber, shotgun brush adapter and rubber patch savers to get 360 degree coverage in your shotgun barrels, six high quality bore brushes, and a bore reflector/flag safety

the chemical is the same as Break Free CLP
http://www.break-free.com/?location=/products/index.asp

http://www.otisgun.com/cgistore/stor...etup=1&cart_id=

but I want to try http://www.bluewonder.us/catalog/pro...products_id=31

**NC Dave** · 12-04-2007, 06:11 AM

Sweet's 7.62 Bore Cleaning Solvent for cleaning up after shooting surplus ammo in my C&R rifles.

Some combination of Blue Wonder Cleaner / Break Free CLP / Brichwood Gun Scrubber (Syntheic safe) for everything else.

All external metal surfaces get wiped down with a silcone cloth each time they are handled.

Lazarus · 12-04-2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdfan80

I use hoppes #9 powder solvent and hoppes lubricating oil. seems to work well for me and it was recommended by people i know who have been shooting a lot longer than me.

+1

SpringfieldXD.40 · 12-04-2007, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazarus

+1

+1 more for Hoppes

garandman · 12-04-2007, 07:06 AM

Hoppes here.

Not that I clean my guns that much, other than when shooting suppressed.

gkelley3 · 12-04-2007, 07:13 AM

I use MPro7 Cleaner and lubricant. Works great.

12-04-2007, 04:50 AM	#1
FamilyGuy XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 67	POLL: What chemicals do you use to clean your XD's I see a lot of various postings about various techniquies and products mentioned for cleaning guns out there. I know that for myself and for some of the new folks that have similiar questions, it might be a good idea to post which chemicals you use and how often you clean your XD's. So if you wouldn't mind, please POST YOUR CHEMICALS.

12-04-2007, 05:19 AM	#2
ElrodCod XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 306	I use Weapon Shield CLP for the barrel/slide/recoilspring & Outer's aerosol nitro solvent ( about 3 bucks @ Wal Mart ) in the "lower". I give it a good spray, brush what I can reach with a M16 "toothebrush", another spray to rinse it out, give it a shake, let dry & reassemble. __________________ ElrodCod NRA life Member

12-04-2007, 05:35 AM	#3
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,806	I use hoppes #9 powder solvent and hoppes lubricating oil. seems to work well for me and it was recommended by people i know who have been shooting a lot longer than me. I usually clean my 45 aftere everytime i shoot. Usually when i go to the range i will go through 150 rounds. gets kinda dirty after shooting that much, but i know a lot of guys dont clean that often. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle Last edited by xdfan80 : 12-04-2007 at 07:13 AM.

12-04-2007, 05:42 AM	#4
nayra XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 32	I use kleen bore solvent and lube. __________________ XD 45ACP service model 7.7x58 Japanese Arisaka T-99 Maverick Arms 88 12 gauge

12-04-2007, 06:00 AM	#5
dtek XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 380	I use the Otis Tactical Kit, .5oz. tube of Otis O85 Ultra Bore cleaner, lubricant and preservative, all-caliber cotton cleaning patches for .223 caliber and larger, small caliber patches for .17 to .223 caliber, shotgun brush adapter and rubber patch savers to get 360 degree coverage in your shotgun barrels, six high quality bore brushes, and a bore reflector/flag safety the chemical is the same as Break Free CLP http://www.break-free.com/?location=/products/index.asp http://www.otisgun.com/cgistore/stor...etup=1&cart_id= but I want to try http://www.bluewonder.us/catalog/pro...products_id=31 __________________ Dave "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

12-04-2007, 06:11 AM	#6
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,366	Sweet's 7.62 Bore Cleaning Solvent for cleaning up after shooting surplus ammo in my C&R rifles. Some combination of Blue Wonder Cleaner / Break Free CLP / Brichwood Gun Scrubber (Syntheic safe) for everything else. All external metal surfaces get wiped down with a silcone cloth each time they are handled. __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Instructor --------------------------------------- "Alot" is a small town in India. "A lot" means to a considerable degree or extent / frequently or often Last edited by NC Dave : 12-04-2007 at 06:19 AM.

12-04-2007, 07:06 AM	#9
garandman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 322	Hoppes here. Not that I clean my guns that much, other than when shooting suppressed.

12-04-2007, 07:13 AM	#10
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,043	I use MPro7 Cleaner and lubricant. Works great. __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

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