Brownells - Bore Snake

This guide synthesizes expert advice on firearm cleaning and maintenance, emphasizing simplicity and effectiveness. It details methods for cleaning various firearm types, including handguns, rifles, and lever guns, while strongly advising against over-lubrication. The instructor, with years of experience training police and civilians, stresses using appropriate tools and solvents to protect the firearm's integrity.

This guide details a practical firearm cleaning and lubrication regimen focused on extended use and reliability, particularly for polymer striker-fired handguns and AR-15 style rifles. The instructor emphasizes that frequent cleaning after every range session is often unnecessary if firearms are properly lubricated, advocating for a less frequent, but still effective, maintenance schedule based on round count and environmental conditions. The process covers handgun and rifle disassembly, cleaning of key components like the barrel and BCG, and strategic lubrication of friction points to ensure smooth operation.

This video provides a quick, expert-level guide to cleaning a firearm immediately after a range trip. It emphasizes a simplified disassembly for striker-fired handguns and focuses on efficiently removing fouling from the barrel, slide, and frame using basic tools like brushes and cloths. The instruction concludes with proper lubrication of key components and a function check, making it ideal for beginners looking to maintain their firearms after shooting.

This Ruger Tech Tip provides a step-by-step guide on how to clean the Ruger Pistol Caliber Carbine. It covers essential cleaning supplies, detailed procedures for cleaning the barrel, bolt assembly, trigger group, and receiver, and proper lubrication techniques. The video emphasizes safety by ensuring the firearm is unloaded before beginning.

This guide details the field stripping and cleaning process for a Glock pistol, presented by Jason. It emphasizes safety by first ensuring the firearm is unloaded. The steps cover disassembling the slide, barrel, and recoil spring assembly, cleaning each component with a toothbrush and paper towel, and applying lubricant to the slide rails and barrel. Reassembly and a crucial function check are also demonstrated, making it a comprehensive beginner's guide to Glock maintenance.

Hickok45 demonstrates his comprehensive firearm cleaning process, emphasizing a methodical approach to maintain various firearms. He highlights the importance of thorough cleaning for reliability and longevity, using a variety of tools and techniques. The video showcases his personal methods for pistols, revolvers, and rifles, stressing that his approach works for him after decades of experience.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.