So my squad is in a debate over wether or not Hoppe's No. 9 solvent is ok to use regularly on a US Army issue Colt M-4 Carbine.
One guy thinks it will pit the metal (the rest of us already know this is not true), but the real debate is on the effect it will have on the finish on the upper and lower receivers. How often can you use Hoppe's without it stripping the bluing off the rifle?
Also, it says on the bottle not to use it on nickel plated parts. Will it jack up the chrome plated bore?
2007-12-07 00:05:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
For future reference, we don't use CLP over here as it attracts FAR too much dust and sand, no matter how sparingly you apply it. Graphite lubricants work really well, especially if they are in an alcohol-based (or other fast drying) medium.
As for Hoppe's 9 I've never hear a bad word about it aside from the fumes till yesterday. thanks all of y'all for helping us clear it up.
2007-12-07 04:36:26 · update #1
Hoppe's No. 9 will NOT harm your weapon. It is a good solvent and I have used it regularly for many years on all of my guns. The reason it says not to use it on nickel plated surfaces is that it can stain them. This is only a problem for the exterior surfaces because it will look bad. It will not make any difference if your bore has stains in it. I would expect that the bullets will polish out any bore stain as you fire the weapon. Bottom line, Hoppe's No. 9 is a good product. If Army regulations do not prohibit its use (I don't think they do) and if you have it use it.
2007-12-07 00:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hoppes #9 was originally made back when fulminate of mercury primers were used and these were Extremely corrosive. Hoppes was made to stop corrosion and pitting. It cleans better than CLP, but CLP lubricates and prevents rust better than anything else going. FRFROG has a link on his website about a test done with saltwater and several cleaners and lubricants. It can answer your buddies questions. If you saw the remark about LSA, it was a lubricant last used in the 80's on the 60mm mortar, the one with the lever to fire it by aiming it, and hasn't been used on rifles by the Army for several years.
2007-12-07 03:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by boruma35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hoppe's No.#9 has been used by firearms owners to clean weapons far longer than your squad mates have been alive.
I have used this potion for over 35 years, in combination with other cleaners & lubricants, with NO determrntal effect on ANY of the firearms I have owned.
2007-12-07 05:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Grizzly II 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will work just as good as Uncle Sam's bore cleaner and solvent do. It should also not harm the chrome lined barrel as you should be swabbing the bore cleaner out with patches until dry and clean and then adding your LSA or other lubricant if you are using one. I would not recommend using on the Phosphate like finish on the receivers, but if you happen to get some on by wiping the residue off and again, lubricating you should not harm your weapon.
I have been using it on my A2 without difficulty or marring y pretty finish for years.
Thanks for serving also, we all appreciate your sacrifices!
2007-12-07 00:51:02 · answer #4 · answered by gunguy58 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It will work fine and no it will not effect the chrome bore. For copper fouling in the bore there are better products but for an all around product No 9 is fine.
I have used it on my Olympic AR for years and on my other rifles for over 30 years and they all look like new.
Typically on exterior parts that you do not need to remove powder residue from I just wipe with a very lightly oiled cloth.
2007-12-07 00:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hoppe's is o.k. in my opinion, it defiantly won't harm your rifles fuctinon. But I believe the best is the Otis Cleaning Oil. I found out about when a friend bought me one of their Micro-Cleaning packs and it came with their oil. It worked great and thats all I use now. I also find their method of cleaning is superior to any others I have used. Here is a link if you are intrested in purchasing some:
http://www.otisgun.com/
Hope this helps!
2007-12-07 03:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by flucolax35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used Hoppe"s #9 for over 30 years on my guns without any problems, so why not?
2007-12-07 02:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
deal works good, won't harm anything...
my favorite to remove carbon, is still cheap shaving cream and hot water, then light coat of CLP
Ah yes been there too, actually i never used any type of lubricants, and never had a malfunction, lucky me...
2007-12-07 00:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by v_max_17 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fumes? I use that stuff like after shave!
It will not hurt your carbine.
2007-12-07 07:14:19 · answer #9 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No ill effects noted here.*
2007-12-07 11:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋