Gun oil is nice, but good substitutes exist. See, it’s all just lubrication. So if you are looking to clean your weapon, lube your weapon, or protect your weapon, you’ve likely seen there are plenty of options out there to do so than just expensive, sometimes hard to find standard gun oil. Alternatives that are […]

Why even get a stainless steel gun cleaner? I mean, one might think that stainless steel guns really don’t need much in the way of cleaning to maintain their finish. After all, isn’t stainless steel truly stainless? Well, not really. Stainless can rust, and powder residue can make a real mess out of your stainless […]

Nobody loves a dirty rifle bore. At best, it shows poor maintenance. At worst, it affects your accuracy and becomes increasingly hard to clean. With that in mind, it’s always best to clean your bore on a regular basis, although just what constitutes regular cleaning is something of a debate as we’ll touch on later. […]

The invention of the bore snake changed how firearms are cleaned. It made cleaning firearms easier, quicker, and left bores shiny and nice. Bore snakes are a must for the range bag, and several companies are producing a wide variety of different models of bore snake. Good bore snakes need to be reusable and solvent […]

While many of you reading this probably own an “evil black rifle” or three, there is a good chance you’ve got one or more guns with nice wooden stocks. In my own collection is a rather well preserved Mossberg .22 target rifle, and I’m working on restocking a rifle with a new wooden stock, so […]

CLP, aka clean, lubricate, protect, is designed as an all inclusive three in one oil. CLP is one of the most popular choices for lubricant on firearms because it works. It works so well, it’s a favorite of the military. What makes a good CLP? Well, first and foremost it needs to be able to […]

In a world of high-tech lubricants and supposed high tech gun oils, the classic 3 in 1 gun oil keeps coming out on top. The 3 in 3 in 1 oil stands for clean, lubricate, and protect, and of course, as one, the oil is expected to do everything. Three in 1 oils are designed […]

Bore snake or cleaning rod? Such questions have befuddled gun owners since the dawn of time.  Ancient Mesopotamian texts give some guidance on how to best approach this question, but ultimately it was left undecided.  However, we aim to settle the matter once and for all . . . Actually, it’s impossible to settle. Take […]

The AR 15 is often considered a professional’s weapon, one that can deliver outstanding performance, as long as it’s treated right, more akin to scalpel than a hammer. Like all firearms, the AR 15 needs lubrication to run effectively, especially for heavy use shooters, and those who have limited assets and time to clean their […]

The AR 15 is a professional’s weapon and to perform to professional standards, the weapon needs regular maintenance. Since the platform is popular the world over, there is a wide variety of cleaning kits out there to provide different levels of maintenance. A proper cleaning kit needs be compact and easy to pack for field […]

As a responsible gun owner you know that the key to keeping your 9mm firearm in good condition is to ensure that you are cleaning it routinely. Thorough cleanings no only keep your gun looking good, but it can contribute toward ensuring that your weapon fires correctly. All too many firing malfunctions can be directly […]

Gun oil is essential for keeping a gun clean and working as smoothly as possible. If you’re a gun owner, you should regularly clean your guns and oil them properly so that the parts that move and grind against each other don’t get worn out due to friction. Also, if you’re storing your gun for […]

Cleaning a gun is a task that you should handle with the utmost seriousness. After all, a clean gun is a gun that will fire perfectly, perform as expected, and give you an excellent firing experience every time you pull the trigger. Gun enthusiasts can often get as passionate about gun cleaning kits as they […]

Best Gun Grease on the Market for Smooth Movement of Gun Parts When you own a gun, it becomes your responsibility to keep the gun working in perfect order. Regular maintenance and cleaning of the gun is essential to ensure it works perfectly when you need it. When you clean your gun, applying grease on […]

Why Finding the Best Cast Bullet Lube is Important Lubricating your bullet has multiple purposes. Professional shooters will lube their bullets (and the tracks/grooves in the gun) to help increase accuracy and performance, especially when they’re using handloaded rounds. Lubricant on cast bullets helps: – Protect both the bullet and the bore – Increase the […]