Which is better, a rod system cleaning kit or a pull through? I'm a new gun owner with a 22 caliber handgun and a 20 gauge shotgun, for home & personal defense.
2016008
I would definitely go with the pull through... It's more efficient, less hassle, rods can bend and warp really a pain... Pull throughs often boast extremely fast cleaning( 1swipe and done ) which is true, but I always do a couple passes to be on the safe side.
2016009
I can only speak to the shotgun-- I really liked this kit! Very easy to use and works very good! I lik the idea of not pusking debris into the receiver!
2016010
The biggest problem with the rod systems is that the rods always seem to get lost. And besides that you have so many connection points that there is a bigger chance of cross threading.
2016011
The accuracy of the gun is affected by any deformation out of round at the exit of the barrel. To protect the crown area of the barrel, always choose the pull thru. any wear at the barrel beginning will help the fatter bullets fit looser with less ftf or fte.
2016012
If I were buying just one cleaning kit to be able to clean handguns as well as shotgun/rifles I would purchase the pull through. I like the idea of pulling debri and particles away from the chamber of my semi-auto shotguns and rifles. Enough material gets in these areas without aiding addition buy pushing addtional debri toward that area.
2016013
I was always a rod kit user until I used the cable system that Real Avid has. The advantage to the Gun Boss is it is so portable that you can carry it with you while you are hunting. Most rod kits are larger and not as easy to have with you at all times. In your case for home and personal defense, the Gun Boss has brushes for both the .22 and the 20 gauge. Once again, the kit is smaller and easily stored. In addition, the two different size cables are an advantage. When cleaning your handgun you use the short cable and the 20 gauge uses the long cable....it is so simple and easy to use. Good Luck and enjoy your new guns. I was always a rod kit user until I used the cable system that Real Avid has. The advantage to the Gun Boss is it is so portable that you can carry it with you while you are hunting. Most rod kits are larger and not as easy to have with you at all times. In your case for home and personal defense, the Gun Boss has brushes for both the .22 and the 20 gauge. Once again, the kit is smaller and easily stored. In addition, the two different size cables are an advantage. When cleaning your handgun you use the short cable and the 20 gauge uses the long cable....it is so simple and easy to use.... » Read More I was always a rod kit user until I used the cable system that Real Avid has. The advantage to the Gun Boss is it is so portable that you can carry it with you while you are hunting. Most rod kits are larger and not as easy to have with you at all times. In your case for home and personal defense, the Gun Boss has brushes for both the .22 and the 20 gauge. Once again, the kit is smaller and easily stored. In addition, the two different size cables are an advantage. When cleaning your handgun you use the short cable and the 20 gauge uses the long cable....it is so simple and easy to use. Good Luck and enjoy your new guns. « Show Less
2016014
I find a pull-through is better on a .22 cal. It's too easy to break a patched rod off trying to force it through the barrell.
2016015
I prefer the cable system. The stiff rods will push the debris into the mechanical works of the weapon, causing more cleaning, or a malfunction.
2016016
I would go with the rod cleaning if its for home. The pull through is more for the person out in the field on a hunt because it is easy to carry with you.I have both and they will both work. This is the way i look at it. hope this helps. Bo
28119
I would go with the pull through cleaning system. That is the one i got and it is very easy to use and cleans my .22 and 12 gauge awesome. I would recommend this cleaning kit in the pull through. Fricken love mine. Use it every time after i go shooting.
1556497
The bore guide ensures proper alignment of a cleaning rod to prevent unnecessary throat wear during the cleaning process. A bore snake is flexible and pulled through from the muzzle, so while a guide is unnecessary it's a different process all together. If you plan on using a rod get a guide. More barrels have been ruined by cleaning than shooting.
364838
"Better" would be an opinion. If you put or have rounds in strips the strip reloader is faster. If they are not in strips they are about the same speed, this one(speed loader) may be faster. This speed loader is a better unloader tho for sure.
1687051
I believe the .38;.357; 9mm kit would do the job. The size just needs to be close enough to give it a good cleaning.
1875201
I've been told that it works better for the long run. I'm not exactly sure what that means, but all I know is that its better for compation shooting. And its all by prefrance, if you feel you need to upgrade to a "better spring and giude rod" this is what you'd buy. I myself did not buy this for my self. I bought this item for a friend that clames to know a lot about 1911s.
1039468
I think all of the Tipton carbon fiber cleaning rods have female threads so any attachment with male threads should work.The smaller calibers (17-20) have 5X40 threads. The rifle and pistol rods with bores (22-45) have 8X32 threads. The shotgun rods have 5/16 threads.
2057106
Brass should be softer than your bore on your guns so it should not score. Also this is a patch holder so you should always used with a patch with or without the clearning solvent. Use with a good cleaning rod made cleaning much easier. Hope this answer your question.
1588127
I would go with the "Tipton Deluxe Carbon Fiber Cleaning Rod with 27 to 45 Caliber and 8 x 32 Female Thread " 12 inch length for the Makarov. It is stouter and will flex less depending on how tight a fit you get between the jag and the barrel.
1526204
Ronald, this is a nice kit that will clean any gun from 22 to 45 caliber! It also includes a brass brush for 12 gauge cleaning as well. So far, I am happy with it. You will however want to buy additional cleaner, gun oil, and patches sometime down the road... good luck!
1103155
The fiber rod has a .22 caliber diameter. So that allows you to use it for any caliber handgun.
1500755
This is a .177 cleaning kit, so even though it will enter a .22 barrel, it will be too loose t be able to properly clean it. Try a .22 one!
1457900
Can't help you, sorry. My .22 belt fed took crap after seven shots and is under my bed. I just bought a bunch of stuff and wish things were easier.Neil.
960962
A 12" rod should be good for pistols. You will want to buy a rod for your .22 and a separate one for the larger calibers. The .22 rod may not be as stiff as you would like it when cleaning a .40. 27" should work just fine bein that carbines tend to be 18" or less. Again the same logic applies with caliber selection a .22 rod may not be as stiff for the larger calibers and the larger caliber rods will not fit in a .22 barrel.
99424
This kit does come with a .223 brush and a .30 (should you have a .308) brush. If you are just interested in the compact form and only have a 5.56/.223 AR to clean, the "Real Avid" brand also makes an AR-15 specific "Gun Boss AR15 Cleaning Kit". It has a rod, rather than pull-through cable, though.
350447
I use the .22 cal rod and like a longer rod with the female attachment end. The .17 cal rod is thinner and won't work as good as the .22 on the .223. Hope this helps
40542
Hi Michael. I had the same problem. I found "GunSlick 3 pc Cleaning Rod" in Sportsman Warehouse. So, I used the adapter included to the kit for my .270-45 rod. Be aware that sticks included in the kit are not strong and can bent under hard use. You can try this link:http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/GunSlick-3-pc-Cleaning-Rod/productDetail/Cleaning-Rods-and-Kits/prod9999005900/cat100063
622529
I works well on my .357 stainless guns.Good rod makes cleaning easy.I have several so I can run a jag on one and a brass brush or tornado on the other.