My 32 gal. drum of #9 is about to run out?

Spotteddog · #1 09-13-2009, 03:13 PM

(Just kidding on the 32 gallon drum!)
But I'd love to get the input of the Forum on whether I should stay with my trouble free Hoppe's #9 which I'm about to run out of, or switch to a "tastes great, less filling" variant?
(BTW: The "tastes great, less filling" callously ripped off from Erich)
Opinions?
THANKS!

n4zov · #2 09-13-2009, 03:20 PM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Besides where can you find a solvent with an odor that conjures up old times like #9 does.

sceva · #3 09-13-2009, 03:29 PM

Hoppes # 9 smelled best and worked even better back when it had nitrobenzine as an ingredient. I remember after they dropped the nitrobenzine I bought a large economy size bottle of the old stuff that I would use to refill my smaller bottle with.
It may have been more toxic with the nitrobenzine but I sure wish you could still get the good stuff.

tomf52 · #4 09-13-2009, 03:42 PM

Google the name "Ed's Red", a home made blend of ATF Dexron II, kero, mineral spirits, and acetone. I've been using this for years and it cleans like no other juice on the shelves. About $!0 a gallon when made. Follow the precautions posted with the recepie (ventilation, keep off wood finished, etc.) and I think you will be happy with it's effectiveness. Another friend of mine is a long time bench rest shooter with very expensive barrels and uses nothing but 50/50 Mobil 1 and kerosene. I have not tried this one though.

Spotteddog · #5 09-13-2009, 03:44 PM

My Wife did say once it was the only after shave she ever could recall on me! I guess your right, ain't broke and all? It's certainly never done a lick of finish damage, melted plastic or wrecked any Tritium sights?

Tom M · #6 09-13-2009, 03:45 PM

I still use #9 in a glass jar for soaking things, but I've switched to the Hoppe's Elite for general gun cleaning. Works just as well, and no odor.

handejector · #7 09-13-2009, 03:56 PM

My opin-
Hoppe's Bench Rest 9 cuts leading and copper a bit better.

rags · #8 09-13-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handejector

My opin-
Hoppe's Bench Rest 9 cuts leading and copper a bit better.

That''s what I use too. (Am I agreeing with a Monkey?)

Vulcan Bob · #9 09-13-2009, 08:42 PM

I cannot think of anything to add to n4zov's post other than, right on!

michael thornton · #10 09-13-2009, 08:51 PM

#9 works for me, i guess i havent used anything better, and that great smell!

Old 44 Guy · #11 09-13-2009, 09:22 PM

Hell; I've been using Hoppes for deodorant for over 50 years. Guess it works 'cause I've been married 3 times. LOL.

Alpo · #12 09-13-2009, 10:18 PM

I read the title and thought of #9 shot. Wish I had a 32 gallon drum of shot.

29aholic · #13 09-13-2009, 11:03 PM

The only thing that smells better than #9 is G96 gun treatment and paper shotgun shells.

I use Sweets 7.62 for copper fouling but #9 for everything else smokeless

Cyrano · #14 09-13-2009, 11:15 PM

Another vote for Hoppe's Elite. I've used #9 for about 50 years but my boy gave me a squirt bottle of Elite. It definitely cleans better and faster.

Spotteddog · #15 09-14-2009, 02:16 AM

I thank all the gentlemen!
(Especially the Alpha Male!)
I'll be buying and trying, all of the suggestions.
Never have felt too comfortable going too far off of the reservation, till checking in with trusted counsel!
But that after all, is WHY I come here!
For the knowledge base and sage advice!
Thanks once again!

Vegetaman · #16 09-14-2009, 03:19 AM

I use Hoppe's #9 for my semi-autos, and dad uses Hoppe's #9 + (or something like that) for his black powder stuff.

jgh4445 · #17 09-14-2009, 07:58 AM

I also love the smell of #9 and the memories it evokes. It's still a pretty good product but lately I have been using Pro Shot's 1 Step. It seems to be an excellent cleaner/lubricant.