i have a question about cleaning a pistol?

Question

i have a hk usp 45 and was told by someone that i could clean it with carberator cleaner. is there any truth to it?

Answer 1

Don't know about carb cleaner, but you can use brake cleaner to remove powder fouling from your gun, and I know from personal experience that your polymer-framed USP won't be harmed by the brake cleaner. But it won't do a thing for the bore; you'll still need a bore cleaner like Hoppe's of Shooter's Choice.

TIP: Make sure you buy non-chlorinated cleaner. Chlorine will bind to the metal atoms, making them brittle over time.

ANOTHER TIP: Brake cleaner will remove all traces of oil and grease from your gun. Make sure you lubricate it properly and fully after using such a product.

Answer 2

People use carberator and brake cleaner on their guns. But even Gun scrubber can melt some plastics. If you just have to try it put some on a cloth and rub it on a area that would not cause damage to make sure it doesn't try and melt your frame.
(like inside the dust shield)

Metal parts no problem to use any of the cleaners listed above.

I use plain old alcohol you buy at the drug store and put it in a spray bottle. It drys and leaves no residue behind and works great.

good luck

Answer 3

Here in Iraq the guys use carb cleaner from the shop all the time to clean their pistols, M4's,240's and 249's.It does an awesome job.I've used it at home as well.If you have access to a solvent tank,that works great too.ONLY FOR THE METAL!!

One tip-DO NOT get it on the plastic parts of your gun!!

EDIT-I know some HK pistols are polymer frames.If yours is,DON'T use carb or brake cleaner on it.(Notice a pattern here?)

Answer 4

Hahaha I guess you could clean it with just about anything you want to but i dont think i would use carb cleaner. Carb cleaner will bring the gun blueing off of the metal. If you go to your nearest sporting goods/gun dealer or walmarts you can buy cleaning solvent that is made just for cleaning guns

Answer 5

i would not use carb cleaner.
on the bench at the gun shop we took to using non-chlorinated brake cleaner to blow out intricate firing assemblies before re-oiling them.
it worked fine and saved tons of time. it evaporated in seconds and leaves no residue.
caution should be taken where plastic and nylon parts are concerned.
electronic parts clearer in spray form works as well and does not burn into or melt plastic.

Answer 6

You can clean a gun with just about anything..but it needs to be completely dry afterwards if its a waterbased product..The most important part is proper lubrication with gun oil after the cleaning. If it is to be stored for any length of time..it may even need grease...wrap in paper to avoid moisture buildup.

Answer 7

Brownells, Midway USA, and Birchwood&Casey all have online catalog stores. 1-800-243-3220 gets MidwayUSA, the worlds largest reloading and shooting supplier. I use Hoppe's No.9 . You can buy it in 4oz,8oz,and 16oz. They ship UPS ground.

Answer 8

carb cleaner will do the job ive used it several times and had good luck it will not harm the finish on your gun

Answer 9

yes, but watch out: if it's blued, the cleaner may damage the finish.

Answer 10

unload ur weapon