HAVOC Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I bought eveything I needed for my rifle this week (case and extra mags). I'm still undecided on which cleaning kit to buy. Should I get one made just for the 15-22 or one that does other firearms? I only have the 15-22 as of now. I may be looking into getting a Glock 26 to carry. I saw a cleaning kit at Dick's for like $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I use a BoreSnake regularly and the Otis pull through system when I want a more thorough cleaning.I almost never use cleaning rods anymore.If you do decide to use a cleaning rod make sure it's a one piece rod. Stay away from screw together rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAVOC Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 The one I saw for $15 was a screw together rod style. I've read online that it's better to clean a firearm from chamber to muzzle. Any truth in that?I decided on the Otis tactical cleaning system. It has brushes for most calibers, patches and a tube of Otis ultra bore. It was $50 and comes in a very small case, perfect for tossing in the gun bag before heading to the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Absolutly, chamber to muzzle if possible.Screw together rods tend to unscrew a little while pushing and pulling through the bore due to the rifling, exposing the bore to the sharp edges of the rod sections at the joints. Not a good thing, even with aluminum rods.One piece rods or pull through kits only.I have the same Otis and it's a comprehensive, safe and effective kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I like the bore snakes as well, cause it lets me do a quick cleaning when a tear down isn't warranted. For heavy duty cleaning I have carbon fiber one piece rods for my .22s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter526 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I use the bore snake in my M&P and it works great. I do have a regular cleaning though for the gun and I use cu-tips also to get the tight spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druryj Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Does which kit really matter? I do like one-piece rods, but if you are careful, the screw on jobs are alright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah, the screw together rods are okay if you're careful. It's all I used for many years, but the one piece rods and pull through systems are better, so if I have the choice I'll choose the better. You'll never see a serious competitor cleaning their competition firearm with a screw together rod.Pull through systems also allow easier breech to muzzle cleaning for many firearms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhand Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Most of us are plinkers and not serious competitive shooters, I know I am, so screw together rods work fine for me but if I'm in a hurry I use a bore snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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