Anyone here into firearms?

frost · 03-18-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Interesting article with some valid points, but kind of an example of how lubrication technology is overthought.

Just like oil threads on car forums

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Originally Posted by phelan

i think the most confusing part of getting into all this is the cleaning / maintenance

i was told using Q-tips was generally a bad idea...but i'll assemble my amazon shopping list and post it up here later on for some feedback. help would be aprpeciated

I use them sometimes, but they can lead to cotton in places. When I purchased my M&P, the guy was showing me a glock someone had brought in where the cotton buildup from q-tips had stopped the firing pin from striking.

phelan · 03-18-2012, 08:58 PM

Hoppe's BoreSnake, 9mm

These look good and aren't too expensive: Amazon.com: Otis Variety Pack Receiver Brushes (Nylon, Blue Nylon, Bronze): Sports & Outdoors

Do I need this? Amazon.com: Break-Free CLP-4 Cleaner Lubricant Preservative Squeeze Bottle (4 -Fluid Ounce): Sports & Outdoors

and no 9, or maybe some mobil 1? lol

Hoppe's No. 9 Solvent this stuff is kinda expensive O_O

xdeslitx · 03-18-2012, 09:01 PM

just FYI...ive heard that Hoppe's #9 kinda smells so make sure you're in a well ventilated area lol

and I bought that brush set, they work pretty well
some people use an old toothbrush too and said it works

MacCool · 03-18-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I have decided that before the course I am going to slap on a LMT gas-piston monolithic upper on my Bushmaster lower. The idea of a gas-piston AR is intriguing and if anyone can do it right it would have to be LMT.

You might consider a Huldra upper. It's based on the Adams Arms piston design. Stewart Mills (Mills Fleet Farm) is a shooting buddy of mine and that's his brand. I've seen Huldras in action and they are impressive. Very high quality, very well made. Huldra Arms - AR Gas Piston Rifles . A Huldra would be my first choice if I were interested in a gas piston rifle. Nothing wrong with LMT, though. Likewise, LWRC makes an excellent gas piston rifle.

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

i think it all depends on how OCD you are with cleaning...sometimes when using Qtips, it can get caught up on an edge and leave little pieces of cotton

Yeah, I agree. Anything that needs Q-tips on my rifles gets blasted with brake cleaner instead.

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Originally Posted by frost

Just like oil threads on car forums

Boy, ain't that the truth!

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

just FYI...ive heard that Hoppe's #9 kinda smells so make sure you're in a well ventilated area lol

It's the smell of my youth, though. I stick with Hoppe's #9 because of the smell..

BlackZeda · 03-19-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

You might consider a Huldra upper. It's based on the Adams Arms piston design. Stewart Mills (Mills Fleet Farm) is a shooting buddy of mine and that's his brand. I've seen Huldras in action and they are impressive. Very high quality, very well made. Huldra Arms - AR Gas Piston Rifles . A Huldra would be my first choice if I were interested in a gas piston rifle. Nothing wrong with LMT, though. Likewise, LWRC makes an excellent gas piston rifle.

That price is very compelling as well...It is about half of gas piston uppers I have seen out there. One thing I like about the LMT and Mega Arms offerings is that the forearm is integral to the upper so that the pushrod channel could never vary from how it was designed. It might save on weight as well but I can't find that specification yet. I need to get through a couple more handgun training courses before I do anything with my AR so things might change by then. But it is good to know of another less expensive, vetted option out there...thanks!

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Yeah, I agree. Anything that needs Q-tips on my rifles gets blasted with brake cleaner instead.

Yes, one should not jam Q-tips in the inner workings of their firearms

phelan · 03-18-2012, 09:02 PM

kinda want this just for the mat lol: Amazon.com: Gunslick Pro Roll-Up Gun Cleaning Mat: Sports & Outdoors

m4a1mustang · 03-18-2012, 09:19 PM

I spilled a big bottle of Hoppes #9 on my living room carpet once.

frost · 03-18-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I spilled a big bottle of Hoppes #9 on my living room carpet once.

"3 years later, it still smells like the first day I spilled it"

MacCool · 03-18-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

"3 years later, it still smells like the first day I spilled it"

Yeh, I must admit that my recollection is that my mother was more tolerant of that smell in the house when I was 12 than my wife is now that I'm all grown up. Hoppe's #9 is currently consigned to the workshop only.

xdeslitx · 03-18-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

"3 years later, it still smells like the first day I spilled it"

m4a1mustang · 03-19-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

"3 years later, it still smells like the first day I spilled it"

It lingered for a while but luckily it was right by our sliding door so I was able to soak the spill up and then use the carpet cleaner wet vac to get the rest. Just aired it out for about a week and it went away.

Imperial · 03-20-2012, 05:57 AM

My Beretta Px4 Storm.

xdeslitx · 03-20-2012, 04:39 PM

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My Beretta Px4 Storm.

we gotta schedule some range time for when phelan gets his

Nitex · 03-20-2012, 04:53 PM

o0o0o0 i want to play! ill post pics of my Springfield TRP 1911, custom Glock 19, and my Siaga SGL-21 (AK47). Once i get home!

Imperial · 03-20-2012, 07:22 PM

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we gotta schedule some range time for when phelan gets his

You know I'm down!

03-18-2012, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	Hoppe's BoreSnake, 9mm These look good and aren't too expensive: Amazon.com: Otis Variety Pack Receiver Brushes (Nylon, Blue Nylon, Bronze): Sports & Outdoors Do I need this? Amazon.com: Break-Free CLP-4 Cleaner Lubricant Preservative Squeeze Bottle (4 -Fluid Ounce): Sports & Outdoors and no 9, or maybe some mobil 1? lol Hoppe's No. 9 Solvent this stuff is kinda expensive O_O __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 64	just FYI...ive heard that Hoppe's #9 kinda smells so make sure you're in a well ventilated area lol and I bought that brush set, they work pretty well some people use an old toothbrush too and said it works