I thought I started a thread on this but cant find it. I used Gun Scrubber in a can which done awsome no scrubbing required and dries in seconds. Use compressed air to make sure everything was dry then used rem oil to lube. This is for my sigma and M&P. I was wondering if I could use carb and choke cleaner instead of the gun scrubber its much cheaper with more in a can and appears to be the same or close as the gun scrubber. Call me dumb or whatever but I was just wanting some input on this. Thanks!

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M&P15,9MM,M66,22-A,Glock 30SF

If I'm not mistaken doesn't the label on both the gun scrubber and carb cleaner mention to avoid contact with plastic surfaces? Carburetor cleaner does a job similar to gun cleaning solvent. It is meant to remove the gum and sludge from carburetors, chokes and pcv valves. Gun cleaning solvents are based of nitrates while carburetor cleaners are usually based on toluene. This is a substance similar to benzene, and the two types of solvents have different properties.

Carburetor cleaner was not made for cleaning guns any more than gun solvents were meant for cleaning a car engine. If you must use of carburetor cleaner, use it only on stainless steel parts, and not on anything with a finish, as the cleaner usually dissolves the finish. Once the carburetor cleaner has done its work in dissolving the powder residue, pay extra attention to cleaning it out of the gun. Leave little or none of the "FLAMABLE" substance behind since it will leave a residue which needs to be removed before you proceed.

FYI: Make sure you DON'T USE brake cleaner it's much more aggressive and can eat plastic (and paint), and the fumes are harmful.

I was just wondering if I dont need to use it I wont. I dont want to mess up my new M&P. I used the gun scrubber on my sigma it was very nasty and it cleand it like new in about 10 seconds and dried very quickly but use air to make sure it was dry. Then applied oil. Thanks for the reply.

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NO CARB CLEANER. What you want is brake parts cleaner in a spray can. I buy it by the case (CRC Brand, I think) for my guns.

And this is fine for the polymer bottom half of the M&P,Sigma,and glock?

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It does say in my gun scrubbers that its not safe for all plastics. Should it be safe for my M&P since it worked out good for my sigma? Thanks!

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M&P15,9MM,M66,22-A,Glock 30SF

I've used Brake & Parts cleaner on blued revolvers with no problems. It's also good for shotgun barrels, getting that plastic wad residue out. I use vinyl gloves when using it, as you don't want to get it under a ring or watch. It doesn't hurt the gloves.

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H Richard
SWCA1967 SWHF244

There's probably no way to say this without coming across as snotty, and I assure you that is not my intent...but, I simply don't understand why anyone would spend hundreds of dollars (or thousands, if you have several) on quality handguns and then want to save a couple of dollars on cleaning products?

I am by no means rich, but I'd much rather buy products made specifically for cleaning my guns, even if they cost more. Maybe I am missing something here, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

GKC, you do not come across snotty at all. I would say the comparison is more like taking generic prescription drugs instead of "named" drugs, they both work equally well. Often times there is only the packaging as a difference.

I've used brake parts cleaner on plastic guns for years, but I don't soak them too heavy, just in around the sear block and trigger and a quick wipe out. Not being cheap but the same basic ingredients in both, and I get a better discount from my auto parts source than my distributors.

I've been using KG-3 for a few years, and it's hard to imagine anything better. It's like a fast-drying Prep-Sol, and it's much safer for you than anything like brake cleaner.

:: KG Industries ::

KG-1 is also the best carbon remover I've ever used, too...you have to try it to believe how effective it is. It's really rare when the second patch doesn't come out spotless.

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M. Zimmers

Hmmm...I guess if the chemicals are all the same, it doesn't make any difference. It just seems odd to me to use brake cleaner on a handgun! But then, I don't know everything by a long, long shot (no pun intended.)

Do not... I repeat... DO NOT use brake clean on any plastic.
Very good chance of quite a bit of damage.

I would suggest buying the plastic safe version of Gun Scrubber. I have a can I use on all my plastic guns and it works great. Maybe not quite as good as the regular stuff... but it wont hurt the plastic either. Much cheaper than buying a new gun because ya wanted to save a couple $.

Yea I was just wondering if they were the same. I mean I try to save a dime wherever I can but I want to use whats best and safe for my gun and me. I used to get out the hoppies no9 and the qtips and go to the coffee table but it really smells up the house and wife really bitches about it. I saw this gun scrubbers at the store and tried it and man does it do the job. From now on I will use the plastic safe gun scrubbers. I can take my sigma and M&P both apart and be cleaned and lubed and ready to go in 10 minutes or so. Thanks for everybodys input.

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